How I Got Here by Teresa Cota https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza When ( and how did you know you wanted to be in education? en-us 2016-08-08 16:01:34 UTC 2026-02-13 07:26:30 UTC hello@padlet.com ereed10 https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740509 I knew I wanted to be an educator after I graduated college with a Food Science degree. I changed my path when I started working with students as a one on one tutor.]]> 2016-08-08 20:51:58 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740509 Since I was little girl I loved school and would pretend play at home. https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740510 2016-08-08 20:52:00 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740510 I started working with kids at a gymnastics gym. It was then that I realized that I liked working with kids.  https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740513 2016-08-08 20:52:05 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740513 I knew about 3 years ago, as I was working in a mostly desk job, staring at a computer all day.  I knew I wanted to be more active, and had always wondered about teaching. https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740514 2016-08-08 20:52:07 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740514 Jessica https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740516 Since I was a little girl, I loved helping others. I used to skip recess and help lower grade classes.

]]> 2016-08-08 20:52:09 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740516 Tenisha Clifton https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740517 When I was little, I had very inspirational teachers and I wanted to be able to work with students just like my teachers...I was about 8 when I officially decided.]]> 2016-08-08 20:52:09 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740517 I was working in advertising and it was NOT inspirational at all. I knew that I needed to make a change. This was, maybe, 3 years out of college. dianecabrera https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740518 2016-08-08 20:52:11 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740518 When I was teaching summer camp https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740523 2016-08-08 20:52:16 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740523 Inspired by 6th grade Social Studies teacher https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740524 2016-08-08 20:52:21 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740524 I taught English to children in Japan https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740533

]]> 2016-08-08 20:52:34 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740533 Since childhood https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740535 2016-08-08 20:52:36 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740535 Anna Thacker https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740536 When I was young, I wanted to be a 4th grade teacher but then that dream was replaced by other things.  After a trip to India in 2010 where I worked with students in an orphanage school, I knew I wanted to teach and here I am now, with my own 4th grade classroom.]]> 2016-08-08 20:52:37 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740536 I volunteered in Cape Town, South Africa teaching underprivileged children for one month. That, and my mother is a teacher. https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740541 2016-08-08 20:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740541 I knew I wanted to become an educator since I was a child. My fifth grade teacher inspired me. https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740542 2016-08-08 20:52:45 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740542 https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740543 I started tutoring in high school and I realized that I really liked helping people learn math. ]]> 2016-08-08 20:52:45 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740543 my mother is a teacher https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740544 2016-08-08 20:52:46 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740544 Since I was about 10 years old. https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740545 2016-08-08 20:52:46 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740545 I don't remember, but I love teaching! https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740546 2016-08-08 20:52:46 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740546 I've knew I wanted to be a teacher since I was in the 6th grade and had an amazing teacher.  https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740550 2016-08-08 20:52:52 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740550 This will be my 9th year teaching.  I'm the oldest of 6 and I have just always been a teacher. https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740551 2016-08-08 20:52:53 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740551 I wanted my summers off (& I love seeing the lightbulb for students when learning happens :) https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740555 2016-08-08 20:52:58 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740555 Originally wanted to be a child psychologist but decided to impact children in a different way. Changed my mind during college from psychology to education. https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740556 2016-08-08 20:53:01 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740556 I knew when I was in third grade. Never looked back! https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740558 2016-08-08 20:53:02 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740558 in 6th grade i new i wanted to be a teacher. https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740560 2016-08-08 20:53:03 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740560 Right out of high school I heard about an opening for a classroom para in special education. So I applied  https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740565 2016-08-08 20:53:08 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740565 First grade when I used to "play school" with my sister. https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740572


]]> 2016-08-08 20:53:16 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740572 inspiring teacher when i was younger awilson57 https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740576 2016-08-08 20:53:25 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740576 https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740579 Ever since I was a little girl I've wanted to be a teacher! I would play school and force my poor cat to be the student!]]> 2016-08-08 20:53:26 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740579 In college, I volunteered at Pacheco Elementary School and loved it! https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740587 2016-08-08 20:53:29 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740587 https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740594 I always loved school and enjoyed each and everyone of my  teachers that I had during my educational journey. My teachers brought so much joy into my life and I knew that when I grew up I wanted to be a teacher. I wanted to do just that for children so they could experience all that I did through grade school. 

]]> 2016-08-08 20:53:38 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740594 I got a job in an after school program after high school  https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740595 2016-08-08 20:53:40 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740595 Since i was in 1st grade i knew i wanted to be a teacher. https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740601 2016-08-08 20:53:46 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740601 https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740604 I knew at a very young age that I wanted to be a teacher. It was never even a choice for me!

]]> 2016-08-08 20:53:48 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740604 I knew I wanted to be in education after substitute teaching for a year. I really enjoyed the experience and wanted to become a full-time teacher. https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740605 -Jerry]]> 2016-08-08 20:53:49 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740605 https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740613 I used to tutor my friends in junior high and high school. My friends always came to me for help, and I enjoyed helping them. ]]> 2016-08-08 20:53:57 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740613 After I was a substitute teacher for a year.  https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740616 2016-08-08 20:53:58 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740616 I always wanted to be a teacher https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740630

]]> 2016-08-08 20:54:10 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740630 I loved school!!!!! https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740635 :)]]> 2016-08-08 20:54:13 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740635 I wanted to be have fun working with kids 10 months out of the year and then flipped houses during the summer. marcwood3232 https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740636 2016-08-08 20:54:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740636 https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740640 Was never sure till I ended up here. started out going into medical care and opportunity open in school took, it and never been back. 

]]> 2016-08-08 20:54:18 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740640 Grew tired of "teachers" from during my childhood not knowing what they were talking about, and wanted to get students the correct information they need. https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740657 2016-08-08 20:54:35 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740657 https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740680 My mom is a teacher and I have always loved working with kids.]]> 2016-08-08 20:54:53 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740680 https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740682 I really enjoyed all the education classes that I was taking.]]> 2016-08-08 20:54:54 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740682 https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740689 I came from a long line of teachers/administrators so it's in my blood...plus I love seeing kids learn and that "a-ha" moment!

]]> 2016-08-08 20:54:58 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740689 I knew when I was about 5 or 6 years that I was going to grow up to be a teacher.  https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740692 2016-08-08 20:55:00 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740692 I wanted to become a Spc. Ed teacher after working with a sped student as I was a Substitute teacher in a regular education teacher. https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740697

]]> 2016-08-08 20:55:04 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740697 Influential teacher when I was younger  https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740704 2016-08-08 20:55:12 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740704 When I met my third grade teacher Mr. Sipes https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740713

]]> 2016-08-08 20:55:26 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740713 I knew I always wanted to have a career involving children. That is where teaching came into my life. https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740714 2016-08-08 20:55:27 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740714 I decided when i was in high school! I wanted to help and teach others! https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740716 2016-08-08 20:55:28 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740716 Joel https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740725 Didn't know I wanted into the schools till I got here. was a a required internship and have never left. ]]> 2016-08-08 20:55:36 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740725 My summer vacation https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740760 2016-08-08 20:56:19 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740760 When I met my High School English Teacher. https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740780 Mrs. Brandenburg made we realize that I would make a great asset within the teaching community. That my patience and ability to respond and think on my feet was a HUGE part to the teaching world. Plus, my love for kids definitely helps!]]> 2016-08-08 20:56:52 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740780 During my time in college, I realized I had a passion for teaching and mentoring children.  https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740792 2016-08-08 20:57:13 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740792 When coaching my children's sports teams, I realized i wanted to be a teacher. https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740815 2016-08-08 20:57:40 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740815 this is great mmelena https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740832 2016-08-08 20:58:00 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740832 cdulay https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740837 Ever since I was a little girl.]]> 2016-08-08 20:58:08 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740837 After working as a Spec. Ed. Instructional Assistant, I was encouraged to become a teacher to continue working these students. https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740863 2016-08-08 20:58:12 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740863 Since I was a kid, I enjoy playing the role of a teacher https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740865 2016-08-08 20:58:15 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740865 When I was in college and learned about the achievement gap   https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740866

]]> 2016-08-08 20:58:17 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740866 I want students to feel safe and have a love for school that I didn't have. https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740870 2016-08-08 20:58:19 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740870 I knew I wanted to be a teacher in 3rd grade! https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740878 2016-08-08 20:58:24 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740878 https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740932 I wanted to be a teacher since 3rd grade!]]> 2016-08-08 20:59:39 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740932 When I was little https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740955 2016-08-08 21:00:12 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740955 https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740956 2016-08-08 21:00:16 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117740956 I loved all my teachers in elementary. https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117741048 2016-08-08 21:02:12 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117741048 When I was a teenager and worked a lot with children. https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117741731 2016-08-08 21:17:10 UTC https://padlet.com/tcota/i03qcdpvaaza/wish/117741731