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I think that teaching is worth it. Ultimately, going through the ups and downs of teaching is worth it for the impact on the students teachers make. Even though many of the experiences of being a teacher are tough, reading the stories in this book helped me to realize that going through these experiences is how I can learn and become a better teacher every day (if I become a teacher).

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This is so true. When we meet people at first, we could have no idea of how our friendship would form and the impact that we would mutually make on each other. This especially goes with teaching, as one student could teach you a life lesson that you will never forget - you just have to take a chance on them.

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A textbook does not teach you how to be kind, share, how to be a good friend, and how to respect each other. However, school is still the time where we learn how to do these. Educational content may not be important in future careers but how we treat others always will and is so much more valuable.

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I think that this goes with anything in life. Conflicts WILL arise, it is a matter of how you combat them and move forward in order to make the best of the situation and be successful.

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I think that teaching is definitely worth it. While it of course will be hard at times, you have the opportunity to make a difference in a child's life which is so special. You also have the freedom to figure out ways to engage students and make it enjoyable for both of you.

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I personally do not want to be a teacher but not because I think it is not worth it. It is a super important profession that is often overlooked and I cant imagine how hard it gets sometimes. I know though that seeing at the end of the year how many kids you've helped will all make it worth it.

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An example of this that jumps to mind is the 9/11 story. This deeply effected all of the teachers teaching that day. Teachers and students are effected by each other and their actions outside of the classroom as well.

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I have heard many a stories of teachers and their trials, but lots of them are still teaching because they followed this mindset. I think that this mindset can not only be applied to teaching, but to all aspects on ones life. You never know what is coming up in life but your reaction to it will decipher the course of your upcoming events.

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This quote spoke to me because I would not consider myself to be insanely book smart, but school has taught me so much about working hard, good friendships and communication skills, all of which were not written out in a textbook. This quote embodies that idea by stating that the actual school part isn't everything, but life long lessons are.

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When I think about all my close friends now, when I first met them I had no idea the impact in my life they would have. I think that is the case for everyone. In this world we are so quick to judge and label people without getting to know them, like maybe a teacher would not even try to get to know a student because they are so much younger and don't know anything, or vise versa, but when you take the stereotypes aside, you can build some really great relationships that you would have never imagined.

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I think that in our busy lives, it's easy to lose sight of what you're aiming for, and it can feel as if you've run out of motivation. When this happens, it is essential to encourage yourself yourself to do your best and put in your all. By looking back in life, you can see all the obstacles that at one time you though you may not overcome, but you did and that is so so encouraging.

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In any profession, especially one as hard as teaching, it is super easy to get burnt out and in a rut. In those times, it is important to look back on the reason WHY you began in the first place to help you continue and make a difference in each student's life.

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I think teaching is worth it. Every job has challenges. Some are intellectually challenging, some are physically challenging, some are boring, etc. Teaching is clearly a difficult job, but as a teacher you can have a huge positive influence on others. This ability to make a difference makes the profession very worthwhile.

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Although in the teaching profession teachers are underpaid and go through burnout I think reading these stories and acknowledging the impact they have on kids even if they don't realize it in the moment can help them keep going

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Teachers have an effect on students beyond the classroom. For example, many stories in the book describe teachers offering moral support to students and chatting with them outside of school. Actions like these have a massive impact on students by making them feel supported and loved.

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When people have conversations that might become a long lasting memory without the other person recognizing that and I think thats a big impact that teachers have without realizing it. I remember a lot of important conversations I've had with middle school teachers which still help me today which is one of the reasons I think teaching is so important

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Teaching clearly has many challenges, such as difficult students. However, these difficult students often turn out to be the most impactful ones if a teacher deals with the situation well. The book has many stories of disengaged or disruptive students that challenged the teacher, but the teacher worked with them and was able to positively impact them and form a real connection.

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When teachers give life advice or teach lessons which kids can apply in their lives the students remember it more and apply that knowledge so I definitely agree that sometimes the textbook stuff isn't the most important content when teaching

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School is very important and influential on students. However, often the most influential part is not the curriculum. Students will not remember textbooks or lesson plans. It is more important to teach values like kindness and hard work.

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A lot of times people don't know what is actually going on in other peoples lives, including teachers with their students and I think when kids who are hard to deal with come along it's important for teachers to handle it properly and remember they don't know whats going on at home and act accordingly

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Everyone has different motivations, and you never know what is motivating others. This is why it is so important not to judge others. A teacher may see a student and believe he is not working hard because he doesn't care, and then stop supporting him. However, he may actually be very motivated but has other priorities like taking care of his family and so he need extra support.

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I think the fact that teachers are the first new perspective that kids get outside of their home lives allows teachers to make huge impacts on how kids think and see the world so I definitely agree with the quote that they make lasting impacts

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After reading all the stories I realize teaching is worth it for those who genuinely have a passion for it. I think teaching allows you to really leave an impact on the world by impacting kids who will impact future generations so I think it's one of the most important jobs one can do, and it needs to be valued more in society.

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I think that teaching is worth it because teachers have the ability to impact students lives in a way many other people may not be able to do. Even though teaching may be a challenge some days, I think being a teacher is worth it because you are able to inspire students to learn in a way that they can understand. Young students minds are very moldable in some ways which is why a good teacher can impact how a student behaves and thinks in a positive way.

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I think that teaching is worth it because unlike most jobs, you are able to witness the difference you are making right in front of your eyes because of the students you are teaching. Even though being a teacher can be a struggle sometimes, the incredibly fulfilling feeling you get when you receive appreciation from your students or see your students excited to learn, makes up for all of the struggles.

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I believe that teaching is worth it because the knowledge of helping children develop into a good person is definitely a great feeling. The opportunity to be positively impacted by a group of kids and to help them succeed is worth the work put in for it.

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I don't think teaching is worth it mostly because you're working to hard for not enough money. There are other jobs where you can work with kids and make an impact on their lives that is a better career than teaching.

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After reading this novel, even following our lesson about teacher burnout, I think teaching is 100% worth it. There was never really a time I doubted that I wanted to be a teacher, but reading these touching, meaningful, and most of all, true, stories made me realize more than ever all the incredible joys of teaching and the real influence you have on them. I have seen so many real life impacts that teachers have made on students, and all I want is to be like those educators in the novel. You will always face challenging students and difficult moments, but in the end it is more than worth it.

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Teaching is worth it because it is what drives the next generations of people in the world. It is important because we want the next generations to be better than us and be taught by us and our mistakes so they don't make them in their future and they can strive for what success means in 10 years. It is also worth it for the teacher because the feeling of swaying a persons entire thought process and showing them some light in thinking beyond simple answers is one of unsurmountable relief and enjoyment that floods over the body almost like a warm, cozy and fluffy blanket.

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Teaching is fundamental in life basically. We don't start life knowing everything we gradually learn things. Wether from our experiences, our teachers, our cultures etc.

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I think this is true because because each teacher teaches in a unique way, and every teacher's perspective on life and how to educate is directly influenced by their teaching.

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This concept may be applied to practically any profession or goal. Whatever you undertake in life, you will almost certainly face difficulties. These difficulties may either bring a person down or help them develop and learn.

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Many of the things I take away from my classes are life skills, which I never learned from a book or a traditional curriculum; instead, I learned them from my experiences. On the other hand, I believe that the textbook used or the teaching approach employed by a teacher is significant in determining how effectively students acquire new material.

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Everyone we encounter has an effect on us, and we should constantly strive to make that influence a positive one. You never know what someone is going through, so the greatest thing you can do is attempt to brighten someone's day.

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I know that sometimes I worry about teacher burnout and how difficult a job it is without enough reward, but then I remember my reasons for doing it, such as the students and how much joy it brings me to see them every day, and it motivates me to persevere through difficult times.

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This quote reminds me that there is never one way to teach something, handle situations, or learn something. Through every new experience that teachers have with different students and situations, the teachers will get to learn as well. I think that that's one of the most fascinating things about teaching. That even though you're the one teaching, you get to learn new things every day. And, through learning these new things, your career expands and becomes something new each time you have a new experience. Even something outside the classroom can make you have a whole new view on your lesson or students, or career in general.

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In my opinion, teaching is in fact worth it. With this being said, I am someone who loves spending time with children. Kids always seem to bring joy and happiness to my life and working hands-on with preschoolers in Child Development was very enjoyable for me. After reading this book, I can acknowledge that there are many challenges teachers have to face in the classroom and I can see how for some it wouldn't be worth it. However, I believe that if you have a strong passion for working with kids, the rewards that come with teaching clearly outweigh the obstacles left for you to overcome.

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Teachers spend so much valuable time with the same group of students for a full year that the impacts made from a teacher to student POV, as well as a student to teacher POV, are long-lasting. I believe that the bond between a student and teacher is unlike any other kind of bond. There is so much for teachers to learn from their students every year, and just as much for students to learn from their teachers. I think that all the events that lead up to leaving a great impact on teachers applies to students as well.

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I agree with this because every teacher teaches a little bit different and each teachers perception of life and how to teach is directly influenced in their teaching.

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Most teachers go into the education field expecting it to be easy, however this is never the case for they experience lots of challenges along the way. This includes lots of students who don't enjoy school and have a really hard time paying attention and respecting their teachers. The way teachers deal with these issues impacts whether or not they experience teacher burn out in the future.

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I remember lessons the best when it is a hands on experience. It's hard for me to retain information when a teacher is giving a lecture, or the assignment is just to read a textbook. This is why it's important for teachers to teach in a variety of different ways so every student can have an opportunity to try their best.

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When I met my best friend in eighth grade I never would have guessed how close we would become in the future. This shows how important it is to talk to people and be friendly to them because you never know how much they might impact your life.

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The way students act has a big impact on whether or not teachers actually enjoy their job and want to keep teaching in the future. This is why it's important for teachers to teach their students in way that is interesting to them and make a lasting impact on their lives.

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Teachers leave life long impacts on their students, and students leave life long impacts on their teachers. These impacts can affect the rest of the teachers and students lives, so it's important to try and make each impact a positive one.

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Teaching will be difficult for everyone. Every child is different and it ultimately is a pretty impossible task to grasp 30 kids attention all at once, yet teachers do miracle work and then some every day. When things impact them both inside and outside of the workplace there will definitely be some impact on their career for the rest of their lives. The teacher just has to turn their own life into teaching moments and see how to move forward and retain their positivity so that they can leave good impacts on their students.

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The career of teaching causes a lifelong effect on both students and teachers, whether material is being taught or not. That's why it is important for the teacher to enjoy teaching so they can make a good impact on their students

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What a teacher's environment is like both in school and at home can influence many aspects of their teaching career, like how the teach and for how long they stay in this career. For example, in school, if a teacher doesn't feel welcomed or heard by the other staff, they might be deterred from sticking to this career, but if they do have a solid support system of other teachers, they will have people they can turn to for advice when they are dealing with tough situations, like problematic students.

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Teachers have the support of the community and families around them. Similar to the story, Why Teach This?, Ms. Young's life and teaching experience was changed once the outside world became involved in her fight. After this event, she had a realization in regards to teaching.: it is ok to take risks because you will always have the support of your community if it is for a good reason, something she will remember for the rest of her career.

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This quote is very accurate and proves that one is only successful if they handle situations well and are flexible. Good teachers are understanding and flexible

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Finding ways to cope with hardships and overcome obstacles is just a great life skill in general. Avoiding challenges or barriers isn't healthy because it never gets you anywhere. I believe it is important to find ways to face those things that are difficult for you and to build inner strength by pushing yourself to always do better.

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Many of the lessons I take away from my classes are life skills and those are never taught to me through a book or a standard curriculum, those are taught to me by my teacher. On the other hand however, I do think there is importance to the textbook chosen or the technique used by a teacher because it can make a difference on how well students learn new things.

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This relates to how my classes go because when I finish a class at the end of the year, I barely remember what the material was in the textbook. I learn, and most students, learn better in a safe and fun environment where there is more hands on learning to learn a better lesson than busy work would.

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I think that its important to try to keep a good mindset throughout teaching and every job in general. A lot of things in life aren't going to be easy and everyone faces obstacles but its how you approach those obstacles which makes all the difference for the better or worse depending on your mindset.

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I think that a good mix of instruction and also the lessons teachers teach and inspire are both important. I know that some of my favorite teachers Ive had in my life do a good job of teaching both. A good teacher is one that can inspire you but also teach you the content you need to know.

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This thought hit me, and I realized this is applicable for everything else as well. The way you respond to a little challenge can totally affect the way you behave and look back on it. Some people might grow from others and some might feel unhinged and start going down on themselves

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This idea can be applied to almost every career or goal. No matter what you do in life, odds are you will be met with challenges. These challenges can either knock a person down, or they can be used to grow and learn.

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I believe that if a lesson if created and taught with the students in mind, they will be able to get more out of it. A lesson is almost never memorable when it is created to simply get all of the information across in the most time efficient way. The lessons that make the most impact are the ones that actively engage the students.

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I both disagree and agree with the quote. In my stat class right now my teacher keeps telling us how important the social life of school is and how later on I'll never remember "oh that 1 test was hard" but I will remember if something funny happened class.

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I'm not sure if this exactly compares to being a teacher, but when my dad was teaching me to drive, there were literal and figurative bumps in the road. I think what made the experience of learning how to drive worth while was how we dealt with the mistakes I made driving. At first he was a little frustrated with me, but then started to teach me to learn from these mistakes each time I made one instead of getting angry. The way he dealt with the "little bumps in the road" relates to teaching and success in teaching when there are challenges in life and in the classroom.

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In my opinion, the most important part of the class is both the technique and the lessons we take home with us. Each teacher has a different technique, and may use multiple in order to help students learn. I think it says a lot about a teacher if they are willing to try new techniques so that the student is able to grasp the information. Although this is important, I agree with the quote that in the long run, the life lessons that we may learn from our teachers is what we will be able to apply to, and remember for the rest of our lives.

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How a teacher lets challenges and unexpected events affect them is something that sets apart good teachers from great teachers. If a teacher is having a bad day, whether it is because of their personal life or their teaching life, a great teacher tries their hardest not let it affect how they act around their students and how they teach to their students. I think what is also something that can be valuable is being transparent with your students. You don't have to tell them every detail of what's going on in your life, but I think that if a teacher tells their class that they are having a bad day, their students may be able to relate to them, which will strengthen their teacher-student bond.

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Teaching is a rocky road, and sometimes little bumps can even be huge hills, but the way you push through as an educator, is what makes you successful. We discussed how teacher burnout is a common occurrence, and it is mostly due to teachers not being able to persevere through those road bumps. In order to teach, you will have a lot of obstacles in your way, and I fear many overlook that.

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I agree with the part of the quote that says that the lessons the students learn is most important, but I do think that how that lesson is delivered affects how much of the lesson sticks with the students. For me personally, I get much more out of a class and am able to remember the lesson learned when us as students get to interact with each other, the teacher, and the lesson itself, as opposed to the teacher simply lecturing to us for the entire class.

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Honestly, I am not a huge fan of this book quote, because I do not think it really makes sense. The textbook and technique used are what is going to give them the lesson to take home with them, so obviously, using the most effective ones is incredibly important. Making sure your teaching methods and materials work for your particular class is crucial to them actually having a lesson they understand and can take with them.

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I can definitely agree with this quote. I never knew the longterm impact my best friend was going to. make on my life until I moved away and we still remained best friends. I know that she is a lifelong friend because despite the distance that has separated us physically for the past 5 years, she will always be my closest and most understanding friend.

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When I was in preschool I always got really nervous when my parents left during the school day but I met someone in my class who we became good friends in preschool and we would always have fun together and I always looked forward to playing with her at school everyday. Even though we aren’t super close now I still keep in contact with her every now and then.

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If I'm having a bad day, it is nice to know that my friends are there for me and will always be there for me if I need them. Even the shortest text or "hello" passing in the hallways makes a big difference. I always try to be open to meeting and talking to new people in case they need a friend because my friends have made a lifelong impact on me.

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We leave an impact on everyone we meet, and we should always try our hardest to make that impact a positive one. You never know what someone is going through, and the best thing you can do is just try to make someone's day a little better.

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I know  people in my life that have made a real impact on me, and many of them were not even trying to. I think that every relationship you have affects you, and each person you interact with can have a huge impact that can be positive or negative.

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My older brothers were my first students. I was always there to help them with English and Science assignments, as well as assist with their girl troubles. They are what inspired me to become a teacher.

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When I was in elementary school, there was a student who was very outgoing and made the class interesting. I loved having her in my class because she made class enjoyable, which caused other students to like going to school.

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A lot have people have left lasting impacts on me. When I was in middle school and had broken my arm, I did not believe anyone would notice or care. But then out of the blue one person, who I had never talked to before had walked up and was the first to ask me to sign my cast. This led us to become friends and helped me see that other people cared.

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A student in the class that I am an intern for frequently has poor connection and her house is always busy, but she still manages to be so kind to others, enjoys participating in class, and always has a smile on her face. Seeing someone who is so much younger than me be so sweet to every single person no matter what and is always eager to learn inspires me to always be kind to others, even if I might be feeling down, and to be excited to learn new things.

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Sometimes it's easy to forget what you are working towards and it can start to feel like you have no motivation left in you. When this happens, it is crucial to push yourself to do your best and put in 100% of your effort. You will only thank yourself later in life for striving towards your goals even during your times of struggle.

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Many people go through struggles and tough times in their lives but its important to keep going and be patient. I get inspiration from my family and being outside in nature.

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It's very easy to lose sight of why you love something when that thing starts to become challenging. But by taking time to refocus and remember why you started something or why it's important to you, it can help inspire and push you.

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Any job can be difficult and frustrating which is why it's important to remember why you wanted that job in the first place. Even in these situations there is something you can take out of it to learn from.

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I take inspiration from my parents and my siblings. My parents have always pushed me to do what interests me over anything else. Even though my mother didn't get her childhood dream of becoming a dentist she didn't let that get in her way and stop her from getting a PhD in Genetics and having a patent.

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I admire my grandma. She took the time to reflect on what her inspirations were when she was in a rough patch of her life, and was able to find something that she truly loved. She makes stained glass art, and she loves making them for friends and family.

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People have reasons for their actions, so when someone starts to rethink their actions, it’s important for them to reflect on their initial motivation. Some teachers may forget why they became a teacher due to burnout, and during these times they should think back to their inspiration.

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My family is probably my main motivator. They all work so hard and always make time to spend with each other, so when times get tough, I am grateful to be able to have my family to turn to and to push me to always do my best.

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I know that personally sometimes I think about teacher burnout and how difficult of a job it is without the proper compensation, but then I look back in my reasons and motivation for doing it like the kids and how much joy it brings me to see them everyday and it pushes me to go through tough moments.