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I am compelled to participate in building a healthy and happy society. By teaching reading, writing, and critical thinking, I prepare young people to be the builders and leaders of such socety. 

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I am compelled to participate in building a healthy and happy society. By teaching reading, writing, and critical thinking, I prepare young people to be the builders and leaders of such socety. 

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I envision a world free of poverty, by the transformative power of knowledge and education,  that allow all to make decisions to help them live successful lives with as little as they may have in their living environments.

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I envision a world free of poverty, by the transformative power of knowledge and education,  that allow all to make decisions to help them live successful lives with as little as they may have in their living environments.

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That I can have a positive influence on young people.  Young people can never have enough role models, can never have enough positive influence, can never have enough guides.  If I can be even one of these, I consider that a worthwhile endeavor.

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I believe in the pursuit of equity and justice. 

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I believe in the pursuit of equity and justice. 

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that I can change the direction of a young persons life (through education) the way a teacher changed the direction of mine.

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that if the next generation is happy, healthy, confident, thoughtful, knowledgeable, and kind, the world will be okay.

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I really enjoy explaining things to kids. Especially when they are appreciative. 

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I really enjoy explaining things to kids. Especially when they are appreciative. 

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Strong schools are an essential if we are to strengthen communities

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Strong schools are an essential if we are to strengthen communities

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kids are cooler than cash

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I believe in education and I believe that school is a great place to help develop a strong sense of identity and independence.

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To have an impact on our future leaders. I feel that my past experiences combined with my love of sharing knowledge makes "teaching" the obvious career for me.

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I have patience and I feel like I have more than the people that taught me.

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I enjoy teaching/ explaining things

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I like the idea of people knowing about what I know about

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Text - This is my "why"  I am writing my "why" here.  :-)