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Name (Age): Todd Stoops (25)

Occupation: Special Education Teacher/Co-Ed 10th Grade History Teacher ​ Current Residence: Lexington, MA ​ Personal Claim to Fame: Having graduated at age 22 with a Master's in Special Education and a Bachelor's in World History and Geography, and graduating magna cum laude from Boston University in 2014. ​ Inspiration in Life: I consider a lot of people to be my inspirations. For one, my parents have put up with me for eighteen years, so (laughing) I think they deserve the Nobel Prize for that. I'm very greatful for my students though, as they're all incredibly smart and positive, and have such an amazing outlook on life. I could be having the worst day of my life in the morning, but I could come into the classroom to teach and my students automatically make my day brighter. ​ Hobbies: Swimming, Binge-watching Survivor, and spending time with my girlfriend, Jasmine. ​ Pet Peeves: When people decide to be cowards and pick on someone weaker than them. For example, if you're a 6'2 Varsity Football player with muscles the size of my head, and you're going to pick on a kid with Down Syndrome because of his or her diagnosis, do not expect me to let that slide. I'm required to make sure each of my students are given the best care that they can receive, and if one student is a victim of bullying, and I don't do anything to prevent it, I have failed my job. ​ Three words to Describe You: Hard-working, passionate, generous ​​ SURVIVOR contestant you are most like: I consider myself a younger, but physically stronger Adam Klein. I loved his gameplay throughout the season, and I also valued why he was playing for his family. If there was anyone who truly deserved to win the game because of their determination, it's Adam. ​ Reason for Being on SURVIVOR​: I'm out here to prove to myself and my family that anything is possible. With my dad in a wheelchair at the moment after a car crash, he's gotten very pessimistic about succeeding in the past two years, so I want to let him know how much he will accomplish if he's willing to try. I know how much I can accomplish in this game if I try. ​ Why you think you'll "survive" SURVIVOR: I was a Wide Receiver for the High School Football Team from my sophomore year onwards, so it shouldn't be incredibly hard physically. I have an IQ of 155, and I am very good at sensing who is telling the truth or not based on nonverbal and/or verbal impulses the person sends to me. I also have a lot of patience with people, and I think that needs to be the case if you want to be a Special Education Teacher. ​ Why you think you'll be the SOLE SURVIVOR: I'm a very well-rounded individual, I'd like to say. I tend to get along with almost everyone I meet, and people are interested in talking to me. In this game, I believe I have a strong chance of winning because of my kindness, my physical strength, and my intelligence - but most importantly, my intelligence. (chuckling)