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I teach because I love being the person to inspire courage and accomplishment in students. ELA is my favorite area because it literally supports every other content area. The skills are universal and key for becoming lifelong learners. 

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I teach because I love being the person to inspire courage and accomplishment in students. ELA is my favorite area because it literally supports every other content area. The skills are universal and key for becoming lifelong learners. 

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Reading is important, because it not provide a skillset, but it allows the students to tap into their imagination, while creating their own ideas and theories on various subject matters. A good text can be used in various discussions in the classroom, but more importantly outside the classroom.

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I teach because I once had a teacher name Ms.Carson, she told me that "My past & present circumstances do not define who I am and who I am going to be" I aspire to be like her! I teach because I believe that reading and writing are powerful tools that can change the world! I teach because I love to see my students blossom like flowers and become amazing, beautiful and successful human beings, full of pride, dignity, strength and wisdom. I teach because I believe this was my calling and I love it!

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I chose to teach in order to ADVOCATE for my students. I want for the children that step foot into my classroom to KNOW they have found a second home where they are heard, respected and loved.

ELA was a subject area that was given to me. I love how it provides students the ability to voice their thoughts, opinions, beliefs and others to begin thinking OUTSIDE the box. This content area has NO limitations- Whether it be in reading, writing or speaking.

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My love for literature. In middle school, authors like Richard Wright and Piri Thomas opened my eyes to the power of language. Giving a voice to the voiceless is what gravitated my love for literature / ELA.

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My love for literature. In middle school, authors like Richard Wright and Piri Thomas opened my eyes to the power of language. Giving a voice to the voiceless is what gravitated my love for literature / ELA.

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I was working on my MBA.  It was really difficult while working a full time job in the healthcare system.  I decided to become a substitute teacher to have more flexibility with my schedule while I completed my degree.  I ended up falling in love with the classroom, changed my entire career, and will receive my masters in education this December.  My students bring me so much joy.  I attend ball games, dance recitals, etc...  Teaching is not just what I do.  Teaching is who I am.

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Reading allows one to travel without leaving their home. Writing allows one to express with careful and thoughtful choice.

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Reading allows one to travel without leaving their home. Writing allows one to express with careful and thoughtful choice.

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I teach because I want to engage with students in a way that illuminates and redefines what they know about public education (and how it does or can feel to be a student), English (and the larger world around them), and themselves!

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I teach ELA because it is the basis for everythng else. I have always been a writer. It comes naturally to me, and so the product of writing is an interest to me both from the author and reader's perspective. I want to help students navigate this world with the help of writers from the past and present and also help them to carry the torch as they live their own stories.

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I teach ELA because it is the basis for everythng else. I have always been a writer. It comes naturally to me, and so the product of writing is an interest to me both from the author and reader's perspective. I want to help students navigate this world with the help of writers from the past and present and also help them to carry the torch as they live their own stories.

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I teach because I want to help students to grow and succeed. I enjoy working with students.

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I love allowing students the opportunity to feel like they have learned and accomplished something. I enjoy building relationships with students that make them feel valued and appreciated, not only as students, but as people. I enjoy teaching English because it is so much a part of everything we do on a daily basis, so it's relatable. Reading and writing serve as great outlets for students to express themselves and get away from the stressors of everyday life. I believe the subject area is open to creativity which I also enjoy.

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Everything about her class was joyful! She read books with such passion, which made them come to life for me.

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I’ve been a special education teacher for 13 years. I have worked in various settings (self-contained, resource, inclusion). When I started working as an EC teacher at a middle school, I had the luxury of teaching reading all day. I learned quickly if children do not have age-appropriate reading skills, they struggle in all academic areas.

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I teach because I want to be the kind of teacher who helps students discover their passions and potential. I had high school and college professors believe in me and push me, so I want to do the same for my students. I even had a college lit professor once ask if I wanted to be a guest lecturer in his class to teach a stort story. He knew I wanted to be an English teacher, and he gave me an opportunity to practice in one of the most impactful ways. I'll always remember that day and be forever grateful to him for allowing me that opportunity. That day I felt what it was like to be on FIRE!

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I teach because I want to help those students who feel like education is against them. I never felt like I had a teacher in my corner when I was going through school, and I want to be that teacher for my students. I want them to feel like someone cares about how they're doing and what they're going through.

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To encourage the younger generations that they can do anything they set their minds to...no matter where they come from. I love ELA because I love to read, and I have always wanted to pass that love around to others. 

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To encourage the younger generations that they can do anything they set their minds to...no matter where they come from. I love ELA because I love to read, and I have always wanted to pass that love around to others. 

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I love teaching them the importance of communicating thoughts and feelings. Hopefully leading to a lifelong love of reading and writing. Building them into strong communicators to go into the workforce.

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I teach ELA because of my love for reading. I want my students to experience the same calmness and peace that I do each time I am engulfed in a book. There is so much power in words!

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I teach ELA because I'm passionate about literature. I think ability to read and think about a story is one of the most important qualities that makes us human. We learn, grow, laugh, cry, and communicate through stories. They're pretty awesome!

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I love bringing vocab, grammar, reading, writing and all that goes with ELA together. It's a challenge, but it's so rewarding to see it all work. I love teaching writing, every assignment I feel like it's impossible but the lightbulb clicks and the process takes over. The learners do amazing things!

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I feel that education is powerful. All students deserve a meaningful educational experience! I also teach ELA because, for me, it is the foundation of all education! (And I love reading!)

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ELA brings the written language to life.  There is life and endless meaning in the words we speak and write.  

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ELA brings the written language to life.  There is life and endless meaning in the words we speak and write.  

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I was inspired to become a teacher from my kindergarten teacher. She greeted me each morning with "You will be our first president or the best teacher on the planet." I am neither but do try to be the best I can be.

Honestly, I went into college to be a Math teacher but failed my first college Math class...MISERABLY!!! So, I thought...how hard can reading be?! I am soooo glad that I fell into this path. I absolutely LOVE reading...teaching what I love is an added bonus!!

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I fell in love with reading in elementary school. My parents were getting a divorce and books gave me an escape. I have loved ELA ever since.

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Love working with kids and helping them prepare to be future leaders!

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Love working with kids and helping them prepare to be future leaders!

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I love ELA because stories have the power to change students' lives.