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My fifth grade teacher, Mrs. Renard, is a teacher I will never forget. My family of eight have always had financial issues. My father still wanted to send us to private school. She understood that me and my two other siblings attending that school wouldn't always have access to food or supplies we needed. When she could, she would give us school supplies, including a bible, a backpack, and utensils along with other necessities. My school also had a food bank in which she would arrive three hours early to grab to school to grab the best options they had for my family. She was like the mother I didn't have while growing up and also made me feel very welcomed and wanted. I was excited to go to school and loved getting to see her every day :)

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After watching the video, my why is very simple. I teach because I want to share what I know. Sadly my how is very lacking at the moment. But I hope with my focus on "my why" that I improve in all aspects to become a good educator.

I chose to spend time educating the younger generation to get them ready for the world that they will inherit from us. I believe my teachers in the past has done their part. It is my turn to return that to the next generation. And I hope to do it well, by figuring if my current why is good enough.

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My "why" for teaching is, I want to be able to help children know and understand their own worth and potentials. I want to see kids excited about learning and become interested in learning more. I have always loved school but that has not been the case for many kids. I want to be able to teach students about the importance of knowledge and helping others. Also I want to teach students to not know that failing is okay but be excited about it because they can use it as a learning experience instead of a mistake. My why is to make students feel empowered and to teach them the fundamentals of life to be happy and successful in whatever they choose to do.

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My "Why" for teaching is to provide our young children with effective academic and emotional support to guide them to become successful adults and help our future generations prosper. I have witnessed what can occur when children lack academic and emotional support at home. In my experience, they strayed from school and turned to a life of crime due to a lack of support system and bad influences. I want to give these students a different view on life and inspire them. I want young children to know they are not alone and help them find their passion. I know I was destined to be a teacher because I have a caring nature and enjoy working with children.

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I want to help students learn how to not only have the basic skills of learning but having the knowledge of being sociable. I feel society is creating a lot of introverts, especially with the advances in technology. I believe that tool will help them in the future work force. I also would like to be an outlet for my students to come to when necessary and have a comfortable environment where they can be themselves. If they feel safe and comfortable, they will not be worried about whatever may distract them from learning.

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I want to spend my career teaching students because I want to create a fun and safe learning environment where students are not afraid to ask questions and make mistakes. I want to be the type of math teacher that I didn't have in middle or high school. I want students to come into my class ready to have fun and learn every single day and not be afraid of math.

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Why I want to spend my career educating students is because I believe that becoming an educator is a respectable career that comes with a great amount of fulfillment when you can successfully push your students to becoming the best versions of themselves and to be able to support them on their after high school goals even if college isn't in their plans.

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My parents are my why... My mother did not finish her elementary education and my father did not achieve a higher education. When they came to the US they put aside their own needs to help my sisters and I to go to school. My parents did not speak English and could not help me in school. However, I had amazing teachers that were my support system. I want to be that support system for someone else, especially students and families who may be at a disadvantage because of their background.

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My reason for teaching is to inspire students to dream big. Meaning students should aspire to do what they want in life. Teachers are one of the most influential people in a student's life, and we should take this opportunity to motivate students to learn and dream big.

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I have always wanted to be a teacher. It was something that I felt called to do. I did have a very good third grade teacher that showed that she cared about me and wanted me to succeed. She impacted me in many different ways and I have not had any other teachers who I actually felt connected to like I did to her. She inspired me to become a teacher so that I can also show my students that they are valued and cared about.

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The reason why I want to teach is because I want to assist students who may have a harder time in school. Growing up, I would not understand things and my teachers were very patient with me, so I want to be like that and be there for the students that may be struggling in school. I also love helping others.

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I didnt have the best or most caring teachers growing up. When I did have an incredible teacher, I knew I wanted to support and teach students the way this teacher did. I also love seeing the different ways that children can learn, I think I see a new/unique way almost everyday.

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My "why" for teaching would be to inspire and connect with children. Growing up, I remember having constant anxiety going to school in mornings. I never felt any connection with any teacher during my learning process. Everything was about getting assignments done or earning good grades. I believe that emotional and social connection/relationship is far as important as academic work. Going into the teaching field, I want to make sure and make it my goal to have students trust me and not only see me as their teacher, but see me as someone who cares deeply for every single one of them.

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In typical "children are our future" fashion, I believe that the upcoming generations are the ones which are most likely to impact the world. I want to be a positive influence and hopefully guide students who need support to learn and grow, so that the positive impact can ripple.

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The reason why I am choosing to spend my career educating students is that ever since I was a child I was inspired by some of the great teachers I had who were like second parents to me. They were very understanding and loving and I knew I wanted to grow up and be just like them. I also have always had a strong connection with children and I love seeing how their brain works and seeing the lightbulb go off when they start to understand.

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I want to help people be better. Everyone has greatness or potential I just want to be one of the many people or the only person to help them access it

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I believe God called me to be a part of young children's foundational learning and development.  I continue to learn and grow while being an educator.

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I want to be the support system for students who aren't as blessed as I was growing up with a great supportive family at home.

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my "why" is that my mom and many of my family friends are teachers so I have seen the value of being a teacher and what teachers can do for their students

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To help students that may not have the best home life. Helping them with their education, and their personal goals in life. Being a support for students who may not have anyone else. Being a teacher who is always willing to talk to students and help them through their problems in school and their personal lives. Building relationship with students is one of the most important part of teaching.