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The image that represents why I chose to become an English teacher is that of a man reading a newspaper. The earliest memory I have of my father is of him reading the newspaper. He looked forward to reading it every morning, and the Sunday edition was his favorite! As an English teacher himself, my father instilled a passion for reading and writing in me.

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I love helping people get that moment of learning and experience new things.

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I love being an English teacher. Stories provide opportunities to learn so much! Stories function as windows and doors, and what a privilege to examine someone else's experience.

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I wanted to be like Robin Williams in DEAD POETS SOCIETY.  I wanted to teach students to challenge authority while exploring the greatest literature of our times. :)

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This image represents my core goal for all of my students. I want them to be able to problem solve on the job, in the community, or in the classroom. It is the most important skill in life.

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I wanted to help students learn how to read and also to find a love (or even like) for reading and learning. .

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As a child, my father took us every week to the library to check-out comic books.

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I love the discussions I get to have with my students.

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I became an art teacher because I love the mix of complexity and simplicity. We are all different and it allows students to be whoever they are.

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Our job is to help students graduate so they can be on their way to their wellbeing.

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My love for reading and learning led me to becoming an ELA Teacher.

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Leo made me do it.

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The love of learning.

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I love science and like sharing my interests with others.

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Comic books motivated me to read at an early age ... there's a lot to appreciate with visual story telling... 

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Comic books motivated me to read at an early age ... there's a lot to appreciate with visual story telling... 

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Poetry

The image that represents poetry that represents reading, writing, and the beauty of language.

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Teaching is fun. I always learn from students.

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Students need reading and comp skills to protect themselves and their families from predators, identity theft, bad contracts, etc...

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Students need to understand what they read for protection, and to make good choices.

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Literature has always been an important part of my life.

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I have always enjoyed English.