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Making students feel like they have a safe space in school, whether that be with me as their teacher or the community I build for them with their friends. 

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Making students feel like they have a safe space in school, whether that be with me as their teacher or the community I build for them with their friends. 

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When students were struggling, but they finally get it. When students get it, and then go and help others. When students learn to treat one another with kindness and respect. These things are very rewarding for me.

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I teach because I love the joy I see from kids when they conquer something that has been difficult for them. I also love teaching kids new things that they never knew before. I also know that my classroom can be the most safe, calming place for my students.

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I love working with kids. I enjoy watching them succeed and grow.

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I love working with kids. I enjoy watching them succeed and grow.

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I love teaching because I am able to help children know that they are good and able to do anything they desire. I help them become productive citizens in society and try to teach them that their best is always great.

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I love children and thrive on protecting them and, of course, watching them learn. I learn daily from THEM. Being a part of their discovery brings me joy...I also get to be on stage and fulfill that part of me that loves to perform. The child in me stays vibrant.

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My why is actually a why not. Why not make learning fun and create joy.

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I love watching students learn and grow throughout the year.

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I like kids.  I enjoy their excitement when something clicks, they do well, or they are proud of themselves.  Their enthusiasm for learning is an awesome thing to be a part of.  I enjoy helping kids reframe their thinking from feeling bad to what they can't do yet, to feeling encouraged that error and imperfection is part of the human condition.  I feel good nurturing, and I get to do that each day. My job makes me happy, even though I get tired.  I love being in the classroom nearly every day.

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I like kids.  I enjoy their excitement when something clicks, they do well, or they are proud of themselves.  Their enthusiasm for learning is an awesome thing to be a part of.  I enjoy helping kids reframe their thinking from feeling bad to what they can't do yet, to feeling encouraged that error and imperfection is part of the human condition.  I feel good nurturing, and I get to do that each day. My job makes me happy, even though I get tired.  I love being in the classroom nearly every day.

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I became a teacher because school was a safe place for me. I want to make the classroom a safe place for my students.

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I became a teacher because school was a safe place for me. I want to make the classroom a safe place for my students.

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My students are my why.  I get the opportunity to be a voice for individuals who cannot always speak for themselves.  I get to help them learn how to self advocate, I get to help them learn how to regulate their emotions, I get to enjoy all the laughter and love that comes from deeply connecting with my students.

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Why not! Every day is different...you never know what they'll say or do...I count on the unknown to help me guide them through each day. I want to be that person that they remember. I pride myself on being "part of the village" that raises a child!

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I'm a school counselor to connect with the non-traditional students who struggle to make friends and are labeled "weird" by their peers. I continue coming back after every hard day, so that I can pretend to be a robot with the student who doesn't understand why their classmates don't get why they're making beeping noises. Supporting students in the ways I wish someone had supported me when I was the "weird" kid when I went to school. That's my why.

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When you write goals and present levels then meet the following year and see all of the progress they have made. Parents are amazed at what their child can do and students know they can be pushed and do anything with support and encouragement

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To share my love of bilingualism (multilingualism), biculturalism/multiculturalism and reading/books!

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I enjoy teaching because I like to help be that positive impact on kids daily. I know what we do in the classroom will be something they will have forever. Being a safe zone/ positive influence on kids is truly a gift.

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I enjoy teaching because I like to help be that positive impact on kids daily. I know what we do in the classroom will be something they will have forever. Being a safe zone/ positive influence on kids is truly a gift.

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I teach every year for my students. I love listening to them, watching them learn, getting excited about school, and helping them in any way! Also, I can to make sure that when they do grow up they will be ready for the real world. And just to know that I had apart of that keeps my heart happy and loving what I do as a teacher.

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My goal each year is to build relationships with students and provide a classroom environment that makes them feel loved, safe, and successful.  In addition to academic skills, I hope to instill a love of learning, perseverance, and the belief that students can do anything they set their mind to.  I also believe that teaching kindness and empathy is very important to making our world a better place.

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My goal each year is to build relationships with students and provide a classroom environment that makes them feel loved, safe, and successful.  In addition to academic skills, I hope to instill a love of learning, perseverance, and the belief that students can do anything they set their mind to.  I also believe that teaching kindness and empathy is very important to making our world a better place.

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I enjoy seeing my students engaged in my lessons or activities. I enjoy  knowing students have learned a new skill and seeing them want to continue to improve themselves. I enjoy seeing former students out in public, most of the time at their current jobs and they remember the speeches I gave them in high school.

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My work comes alive when I see the eyes open wide in surprise at a fact or in the students' realization that they finally understand the concept being taught. Last years 5th grade promotion was a glorious day full of joy. Seeing my students in person and having them promote and being told how much they enjoyed the year and how much they learned is how I measure my work and is a memorable moment at the same time.

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I love building connections and relationships with students and their families. I learned very quickly not every student has someone rooting for them or looking out for their well-being. As hard as it can be sometimes, I am honored to have the responsibility of being someone they can trust and rely on.

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No day is ever the same. You never know what is going to happen. There is never a dull moment and you never get bored. The ups and downs can be extreme but are well worth it. The victories the students have are so rewarding. There is always a funny story to tell and sometimes I find myself saying things that most normal people would never say (ie stop sucking your toes).

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I really enjoy creating content that students relate to. Using their background knowledge and interests to connect to the curriculum. Students are more invested to learning the content.

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I teach because I had amazing teachers growing up and they inspired me to help kids like they helped me :)

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I feel like I am on stage like a rock star when I'm with my students. I work hard at inspiring them to appreciate it all! I enjoy music and I think it shows through my teaching. When I get emails and comments about students excited about music, I know I'm doing my job. The light bulbs and excitement in their eyes keep me going and make me want to continue to bring interesting content to the classroom!

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“My ‘why,’ is to develop authentic connections with students that will inspire them to become better human beings that have knowledge about health, and interest in remaining healthy for life.”

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“My ‘why,’ is to develop authentic connections with students that will inspire them to become better human beings that have knowledge about health, and interest in remaining healthy for life.”

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I teach to share my passion for learning.  I enjoy immensely when students reach the Aha! Moment after working hard to grasp a concept. It is exciting when that student shares their discovery with others who then reach that same epiphany.  It is my goal to positively impact children in scholarly pursuits and also in developing each child as a valued member of our learning community and becoming the best form of themselves they can become.

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I want all kids to have fun while learning!

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My why is to teach students to stay healthy and active throughout their lifespans. It's important for me to teach them how to do this by having fun and playing games. Being active doesn't have to be a boring thing. Therefore, I enjoy seeing my students being active while being engaged in learning and happy.