A question that a lot of educators get asked, and ask themselves, is "why teach"? Growing up, I wanted to have numerous different careers as the years went by. As I got older and entered my senior year of high school, I was applying to different colleges with the hopes of studying Criminology. A conversation I had with my high school Physics teacher, helped change the course of my educational path. He mentioned how much he enjoyed being a teacher, even though that was not where he had planned to end up. I remember him saying how "awesome" it was! After that conversation, it allowed me to reflect on where I wanted to dedicate my time to, which is helping the youth of our communities. I am passionate about the importance of knowledge, especially for children who are discovering our world around them.
Since being out of high school, I have worked with children as a nanny, babysitter, and an assistant teacher. It brings me such joy seeing children grow, learn, and feel proud of themselves when they understand a concept or idea. I have hopes to become a 2nd grade elementary school teacher because I remember the 2nd grade being a significant year for me. I had a wonderful teacher that helped me develop a love of reading, and she made every student feel comfortable and safe in the classroom. I aspire to help children feel safe learning in their environment without fear of judgement or answering incorrectly. I hope to be a teacher that students can trust, and learn lifelong knowledge from!
