GHA Course Collab by Melissa Mekonen https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab What inspired you to become a teacher? en-us 2020-10-16 01:32:05 UTC 2025-09-30 13:24:07 UTC hello@padlet.com Jose- The First Student I Ever Taught melissamekonen https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/834491373 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. ]]> 2020-10-16 01:52:36 UTC https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/834491373 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. https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835427722 2020-10-16 13:09:06 UTC https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835427722 I became a teacher because I wanted children to feel loved. I thoroughly enjoy helping others and felt it was my calling as well reshundamurray https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835428901 2020-10-16 13:09:27 UTC https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835428901 J.J. Hansen https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835428909 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]]> 2020-10-16 13:09:27 UTC https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835428909 To help give kids the tools and skills needed to be successful. https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835428978 2020-10-16 13:09:28 UTC https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835428978 Gamborg: Why I became a teacher https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835428987 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]]> 2020-10-16 13:09:28 UTC https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835428987 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. https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835429378 2020-10-16 13:09:33 UTC https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835429378 LaDonna Walker https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835429399 I became a teacher because I wanted to help someone change their life..

]]> 2020-10-16 13:09:33 UTC https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835429399 V.Sanchez; Reason for becoming a teacher https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835429611 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. ]]> 2020-10-16 13:09:36 UTC https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835429611 Bianca Garcia- Scholar with attitude and drive https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835429618 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. ]]> 2020-10-16 13:09:36 UTC https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835429618 https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835429674 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. 

]]> 2020-10-16 13:09:37 UTC https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835429674 I became a teacher because I want to make a difference an become a positive influence on someone's life. https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835429806 2020-10-16 13:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835429806 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 https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835429891 2020-10-16 13:09:41 UTC https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835429891 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. https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835429908 2020-10-16 13:09:41 UTC https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835429908 J. Booker https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835430238 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.]]> 2020-10-16 13:09:47 UTC https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835430238 White: I became a teacher to mainly teach young minority students that they don't have to be a statistic. https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835430244 2020-10-16 13:09:47 UTC https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835430244 I became a teacher to help others grow and to strive and reach goals they never imagined. https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835430412 2020-10-16 13:09:50 UTC https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835430412 I became a teacher to help inspire and make a difference in students lives. https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835430538 2020-10-16 13:09:52 UTC https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835430538 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. https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835430745 2020-10-16 13:09:55 UTC https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835430745 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! https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835430791 2020-10-16 13:09:56 UTC https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835430791 I became a teacher because... https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835430805 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. 

]]> 2020-10-16 13:09:56 UTC https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835430805 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. https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835431043 2020-10-16 13:10:01 UTC https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835431043 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. andreapollard1 https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835431127 2020-10-16 13:10:02 UTC https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835431127 I wasn't inspired, I was called!! https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835431379 2020-10-16 13:10:07 UTC https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835431379 I wanted to give back and help others grow their skills and abilities. https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835431447 2020-10-16 13:10:08 UTC https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835431447 A work of the heart--passion driven to make a difference https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835431492 2020-10-16 13:10:09 UTC https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835431492 Byrne- I became a teacher because I wanted to be the best role model out there for our kids. https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835432107 2020-10-16 13:10:21 UTC https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835432107 I became a teacher because I wanted to invest in the education system and work with students to see their growth and development. https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835432470 2020-10-16 13:10:28 UTC https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835432470 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. https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835432836 2020-10-16 13:10:34 UTC https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835432836 https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835432907 to make a difference in my student's lives. ]]> 2020-10-16 13:10:35 UTC https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835432907 My mentees inspired me. https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835434379 2020-10-16 13:11:02 UTC https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835434379 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. https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835434446

]]> 2020-10-16 13:11:03 UTC https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835434446 https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835434976 My upbringing molded me for]]> 2020-10-16 13:11:13 UTC https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835434976 My goal is not in becoming a teacher but rather an education advocator. https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835435534 2020-10-16 13:11:23 UTC https://padlet.com/melissamekonen/GHACourseCollab/wish/835435534