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I want my students to feel seen, heard and know how to advocate for themselves and others. I want to make them feel excited about learning as my own teachers did.

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I want my students to feel seen, heard and know how to advocate for themselves and others. I want to make them feel excited about learning as my own teachers did.

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I love History and I have seen how boring it can be with a less enthusiastic instructor as well as how awesome it can be with an instructor who really cares about the subject. I love kids, I love to learn, and I didn't want to leave school after graduating undergrad so I figured why not teach?

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To foster critical thinking skills and be in a collaborative learning environment.

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I became an educator out of love for my little cousins. 

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I became an educator out of love for my little cousins. 

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They were placed with us through the foster care system Christmas 2019.  They have become kind of a gateway for love for all children and wanting to see them experience the joy and power of  expressing themselves creatively.

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I've decided to become an educator because I want my students to feel seen, heard and know how to advocate for themselves and others. I want to make them feel excited about learning as my own teachers did.

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I've decided to become an educator because I want my students to feel seen, heard and know how to advocate for themselves and others. I want to make them feel excited about learning as my own teachers did.

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I am becoming an educator because I want all children to know that they matter!

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I am becoming an educator because I want all children to know that they matter!

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I am continuing as an educator because I love teaching and I love history!  We are are where we are in the world because of what came before...."those that cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it"

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I am continuing as an educator because I love teaching and I love history!  We are are where we are in the world because of what came before...."those that cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it"

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I am becoming an educator because the pay is awesome (jk). I enjoy the company of young people and I struggled in school. I want to support students find their way. I'm also a very curious person and I enjoy the curiosity of others--young folks are usually a good source for that.

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Initially, I became an educator because I knew what it looked like to do the work of a classroom teacher. Now, I work in student support and I feel as though the work chose me -- I love supporting students, and I love learning.

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Initially, I became an educator because I knew what it looked like to do the work of a classroom teacher. Now, I work in student support and I feel as though the work chose me -- I love supporting students, and I love learning.

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I have always loved learning and value education highly. I love all the subjects and enjoy being with kids, so it's a natural path for me.

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I have always loved learning and value education highly. I love all the subjects and enjoy being with kids, so it's a natural path for me.

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Over 11 years ago. I wanted to be a teacher since I was a child. I just love to see children learn and those light bulb moments.

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I love working with kids and watching them learn and become changemakers

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I want to be a teacher to work with children and hopefully help them on their way

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I want to be a teacher to work with children and hopefully help them on their way

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What a loaded question! There are so many reasons... (Emily L)

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What a loaded question! There are so many reasons... (Emily L)

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I want to help young people get excited about learning and being curious. I believe that teachers greatly impact each generation, and I feel like we need more compassionate teachers.

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because I want to inspire students the way I was! My teachers taught me I could do anything, and I ended up going to school for engineering before switching to teaching :)

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I believe its how I can make a positive impact with my student(s)  through a subject I enjoy and believe is important!

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to serve students who may not feel like they have a voice in their education.

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I spent lots of my childhood "playing" school, making all of my stuffed animals participate, so it just felt natural!

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because after years of trying sales, real estate, restaurant work, etc. I fell into teaching ESL for a private company my dad and put together, and I LOVED it so much that I went straight to grad school, and never looked back! Nothing, to me, can top the feeling of making connections with students, and watching them find their way,

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I want to be a positive role model in the lives of children and to help them to be their best selves.

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I believe it is the way I can make the greatest positive on the future. I was very lucky in my childhood and I want every child to have that same opportunity. Plus kids are more fun to be around than adults :)