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What is your WHY behind teaching?!

I just found your channel, and I’m so glad I did. As a new substitute teacher considering getting my teaching license eventually, it’s wonderful to finally see some positive content on RU-vid about teaching since there is so much negativity out there! And as a mother of four kids, it’s wonderful to see how passionate you are about your students. You’re the kind of teacher I wish all my kids always had! I’m in my late 40s and never thought I would want to be a teacher until very recently. I realized I was feeling bored, lonely and depressed in my work-from-home virtual job. Although that kind of job sounds like a dream to a lot of burned-out teachers, the grass isn’t always greener! I wanted to do something more meaningful. I love kids and thought it would be so rewarding to work with them. I just recently started subbing, and the wonderful conversations I’ve been having and connections I’ve been making with the kids are really making me feel like I’m being called toward a teaching career. I’m planning to keep subbing next school year and then decide at the end of the year whether to pursue my license. I would say my “why” is because I want to make a positive difference, however small, in a child’s life. There is really no greater honor and nothing more fulfilling than that. For so many kids, just to know that a kind-hearted adult cares about them, believes in them, and wants the best for them is an incredible gift with the potential to change the course of their lives. Thank you for all you do for your students!!

So glad I found you. I’ve been contemplating for some time now; to complete my degree and teach. I also feel as though it’s a calling and at this point in my life it would be a second career. I’m excited…God bless you. Keep up the good work!

Thanks so much. Im glad i foud you. Teaching is on my heart for some reason. Guess because it was always my 1st calling. Trying to get into it.