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My goal is not in becoming a teacher but rather an education advocator.

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My goal is not in becoming a teacher but rather an education advocator.

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My upbringing molded me for

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I did not plan to be a teacher, it just happened and I enjoy teaching. I didn't realize how rewarding it would be aiding children on another level. 

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I did not plan to be a teacher, it just happened and I enjoy teaching. I didn't realize how rewarding it would be aiding children on another level. 

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Bailey - I wanted to become a teacher because I felt a need to help work with kids that are often misunderstood or are more difficult to reach in education. 

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Bailey - I wanted to become a teacher because I felt a need to help work with kids that are often misunderstood or are more difficult to reach in education. 

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I wanted to give back and help others grow their skills and abilities.

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I wanted to give back and help others grow their skills and abilities.

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Byrne- I became a teacher because I wanted to be the best role model out there for our kids.

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Byrne- I became a teacher because I wanted to be the best role model out there for our kids.

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to make a difference in my student's lives.

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I became a teacher because I wanted to invest in the education system and work with students to see their growth and development.

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I became a teacher because I wanted to invest in the education system and work with students to see their growth and development.

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S.Gonzales: I did a summer internship in Austin where I taught 7th grade science. I really enjoyed working with the students and building those relationships. 

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S.Gonzales: I did a summer internship in Austin where I taught 7th grade science. I really enjoyed working with the students and building those relationships. 

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A work of the heart--passion driven to make a difference

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A work of the heart--passion driven to make a difference

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LaToya Gafford....I have always had a passion for teaching children and working with children.  I absolutely love being that difference and making a positive impact in the lives of our children.

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LaToya Gafford....I have always had a passion for teaching children and working with children.  I absolutely love being that difference and making a positive impact in the lives of our children.

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I needed a job after college and IDEA PAYS WELL! I also get to teach the subject I took interest in as a Middle School Student!

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I needed a job after college and IDEA PAYS WELL! I also get to teach the subject I took interest in as a Middle School Student!

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I believe all students deserve to experience a teacher to pushes them to be the best that they can be. Every child deservers to experience a teacher who fully believes in their potential.

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I became a teacher to help others grow and to strive and reach goals they never imagined. 

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I became a teacher to help others grow and to strive and reach goals they never imagined. 

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Moustapha. I can make an impact on the trajectory of my scholars and that's why I want to teach. To be a change agent. 

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Moustapha. I can make an impact on the trajectory of my scholars and that's why I want to teach. To be a change agent. 

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White: I became a teacher to mainly teach young minority students that they don't have to be a statistic. 

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White: I became a teacher to mainly teach young minority students that they don't have to be a statistic. 

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My why is grounded in my experience as a student. While my family valued education most of my learning happened at school. I depended on teachers and classmates to provide me a sense of ownership and learning who I am. I love being a learner and school gave me that and I wanted to give that back to students who grow up in neighborhoods like me.

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As a child of two educators, I have always valued education. After working in an independent charter school for refugee students, and seeing there drive to thrive at school, I knew I wanted to continue the mission of educating youth and providing them not only with academic skills but intra- and interpersonal skills as well. 

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As a child of two educators, I have always valued education. After working in an independent charter school for refugee students, and seeing there drive to thrive at school, I knew I wanted to continue the mission of educating youth and providing them not only with academic skills but intra- and interpersonal skills as well. 

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Cole: I had a lot of teachers have an impact on my life in a positive way so I wanted to give some of that back 

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Cole: I had a lot of teachers have an impact on my life in a positive way so I wanted to give some of that back 

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V.Sanchez; Reason for becoming a teacher

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V.Sanchez; Reason for becoming a teacher

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We all come different backgrounds, different wealth, and experiences. But, education is something that we choose for ourselves and continue to build on throughout our lives. This is a wealth of great value, it's self-made, and no one can take away. This wealth opens doors for many of our students no matter their background and/or their socio-economic circumstances.

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I became a teacher to help inspire and make a difference in students lives. 

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I became a teacher to help inspire and make a difference in students lives. 

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I became a teacher because I want to make a difference an become a positive influence on someone's life. 

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I became a teacher because I want to make a difference an become a positive influence on someone's life. 

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Bianca Garcia- Scholar with attitude and drive 

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Bianca Garcia- Scholar with attitude and drive 

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After finishing college, I was a long term substituted in a 4th grade class. This scholar was difficult at times but loved to learn and showed enormous potential. The relationship we built motivated both of us to strive for success throughout the year.

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After 5th grade my family moved from southwest Houston to a suburb north of the city. I saw the differences with choices and opportunity with school - based on zip code.

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Scholars from this environment deserve to see people who look like them in roles that make a difference. We have to learn to stop saying, " you can be anything you want to be" and start saying "you can be anything you want as long as your gifts support and align what you want. 

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Scholars from this environment deserve to see people who look like them in roles that make a difference. We have to learn to stop saying, " you can be anything you want to be" and start saying "you can be anything you want as long as your gifts support and align what you want. 

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I became a teacher because I wanted to help someone change their life..

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I became a teacher to help students see their full potential each and every day. During my student teaching experience (when I still wasn't sure if teaching was for me) I had one student who came to me and talked to me about her new plans for college and her new interest in animal science after our science unit. Seeing how something I thought was small can make a huge difference helps me come back to the classroom each and everyday

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I became a teacher because I wanted children to feel loved. I thoroughly enjoy helping others and felt it was my calling as well

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I became a teacher because I wanted children to feel loved. I thoroughly enjoy helping others and felt it was my calling as well

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To help give kids the tools and skills needed to be successful. 

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To help give kids the tools and skills needed to be successful. 

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I became a teacher to help children learn and grow academically and socially. Working with children is critical and important calling in life. They are the future. I worked in a corporate job behind the computer all day before. Teachers get more face to face interaction while we work and a nice summer vacation. The corporate world works almost year round

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GB - William is the son of a friend I grew up with on the Northside of Houston. This was my 1st year as a teacher and Will consistently put out of the classroom because teachers were afraid of his reactions. I held him accountable because I saw myself in  him. I show up everyday to ensure kids who are growing up like me are not given up on by adults.   

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GB - William is the son of a friend I grew up with on the Northside of Houston. This was my 1st year as a teacher and Will consistently put out of the classroom because teachers were afraid of his reactions. I held him accountable because I saw myself in  him. I show up everyday to ensure kids who are growing up like me are not given up on by adults.   

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I was 19 years old, working as a Truancy Officer in AISD. I was asked to w/d Jose because of attendance but ended up teaching him English 4 for a semester until he graduated with his diploma.