Friday, August 26, 2022

Why teach?


 When I was younger, I struggled in school due to me moving back and forth due to being in a middle of a custody war. I ended up struggling with a lot in many subjects, mostly math. I had one tutor that helped me become better at math. She inspired me to become a teacher because I want to help students understand that they can do math and any subject. It is also a family tradition; most of my sisters are teachers. My sisters would always tell me stories about how they enjoyed teaching. I also helped my sister in the classroom when she would teach; I would sit in the back and watch her lead, which also inspired me. I will be honest, I hated being a student, but I would come across excellent teachers that made me enjoy my time in school, which I inspire to be. I would love to work with elementary students specifically because I love kids. I have a huge passion for art, but I would love to be able to teach any subject. 


I want to teach elementary students; I would love to teach art because I love art. I love to use any medium, so being able to teach students how to be creative would be so fantastic. I would love to teach my students to think outside the box and challenge them. I believe teaching this age would help me stay on my toes, and I get to teach them early in their lives, so I hope I can help make an impact on them. 

What does money really have to do with it?

 With schools, it costs money, especially with small classes. Money helps schools with teacher salaries, support, books, supplies, food, and...