https://padlet.com/DrBehave/mo1zfkkzj9ac0b0g Share why you decided to become an Educator, you can write or add a visual or both. Also, please make sure to "Like, Comment, or Both" other students' responses. en-us 2022-08-17 18:23:58 UTC 2026-02-26 02:44:18 UTC hello@padlet.com gracemosher https://padlet.com/DrBehave/mo1zfkkzj9ac0b0g/wish/2269522607 I decided to become an educator when I was a little kid. I come from a big family with lots of kids and growing up I would always help my mom with my younger siblings. I also did a lot of volunteering growing up which gave me opportunities to work with young children.]]> 2022-08-24 01:58:17 UTC https://padlet.com/DrBehave/mo1zfkkzj9ac0b0g/wish/2269522607 https://padlet.com/DrBehave/mo1zfkkzj9ac0b0g/wish/2269522860 I decided to become an educator because I want to be able to have a direct impact on supporting future generations grow and develop. I also love learning! So having the opportunity to both continue to learn myself as well as guide students on their learning journey has always been something I wanted to do.]]> 2022-08-24 01:58:30 UTC https://padlet.com/DrBehave/mo1zfkkzj9ac0b0g/wish/2269522860 https://padlet.com/DrBehave/mo1zfkkzj9ac0b0g/wish/2269525275 Growing up with a learning disability was a challenge. Being in a resource class that didn't create an individual plan for me or other students and instead grouped us together even though we all needed different types of help pushed me to want to change that system. I also coached volleyball throughout high school and loved working with kids. ]]> 2022-08-24 02:00:33 UTC https://padlet.com/DrBehave/mo1zfkkzj9ac0b0g/wish/2269525275 https://padlet.com/DrBehave/mo1zfkkzj9ac0b0g/wish/2269525333 I decided to become an educator when I was around 3 years old in preschool. I am not sure if I was trying to impress my teachers at the time but here we are 20 years later fulfilling my dream. I never changed my dream of being an educator and so I just rolled with it. Then later on in elementary school I realized I LOVED being around young kids and so I decided to continue my 3 year old dream and here I am.]]> 2022-08-24 02:00:37 UTC https://padlet.com/DrBehave/mo1zfkkzj9ac0b0g/wish/2269525333 https://padlet.com/DrBehave/mo1zfkkzj9ac0b0g/wish/2269525701 I am an educator because I love working one on one with students, I love making connections with students, I love seeing that light bulb go off in their heads when they finally understand something! Being an educator for me, is making connections with students, and creating a safe environment that caters to each students abilities. ]]> 2022-08-24 02:00:58 UTC https://padlet.com/DrBehave/mo1zfkkzj9ac0b0g/wish/2269525701 https://padlet.com/DrBehave/mo1zfkkzj9ac0b0g/wish/2269526681 2022-08-24 02:02:00 UTC https://padlet.com/DrBehave/mo1zfkkzj9ac0b0g/wish/2269526681 yaquelinrodasgramajo https://padlet.com/DrBehave/mo1zfkkzj9ac0b0g/wish/2269526909 As an English language learner, I appreciate the hard work that teachers do for students. I immigrated to the U.S when I was five years old and struggled in school. I needed so much help that I was placed on an Individual Education Plan. I remember the patience and compassion the teachers showed me when teaching me English. I have chosen to enter the teaching profession, specifically the path of an education specialist, because of my grade school experiences and my appreciation of what teachers did for me. I want the opportunity to help other students move forward the way I was helped.]]> 2022-08-24 02:02:15 UTC https://padlet.com/DrBehave/mo1zfkkzj9ac0b0g/wish/2269526909 https://padlet.com/DrBehave/mo1zfkkzj9ac0b0g/wish/2269527981 Stefanie - While I loved school socially, I was not a naturally great student. On top of that I was a talker with "an attitude problem," and most of my teachers did not like that aspect of my personality. I spent a lot of time in the office, suspended or simply being isolated from the class. However, I excelled at being an employee, where my desire to socialize was in my favor. This got me wondering why teachers were not doing the same thing with students. Using students strong points to work with them, instead of punishing them. Around high school age, I decided that I would like to be a teacher so I could work with kids that weren't the "perfect" students and highlight their natural abilities instead of punishing them for them. ]]> 2022-08-24 02:02:57 UTC https://padlet.com/DrBehave/mo1zfkkzj9ac0b0g/wish/2269527981 danadacus https://padlet.com/DrBehave/mo1zfkkzj9ac0b0g/wish/2269531748 I have been a classroom teacher for the last 26 years and have loved the opportunity to work with children and help them navigate their learning environment and help them feel successful. Learning inspires me, and helps me reflect on the different opportunities that are available to us as human beings. One of the driving forces for me as a teacher has been to help guide students to see their potential and their value, and help their self-confidence grow and develop as they go through their educational journey. I have always appreciated having mentors and guides in my life to help me succeed and have wanted to be that person for the kids that I have taught.  This is my 2nd year as a Learning Specialist, a job that I have spent the last 10 years preparing for, so I can work closely with students who may have either some behavioral, social or academic challenges.]]> 2022-08-24 02:06:51 UTC https://padlet.com/DrBehave/mo1zfkkzj9ac0b0g/wish/2269531748