4 Reasons Why You’ll Love Being a Teacher

Recently I was inspired by a tweet by My Colleges and Careers about teachers and how they make a difference in people’s lives. As an educator, today I wanted to share my top four reasons why you should consider becoming a teacher.

The opportunity to inspire -

Regardless of how I feel when I wake up in the morning, I am always excited to enter my classroom. Educators are charged with a monumental task, and it is extremely important that it is taken seriously. How many careers provide an opportunity to inspire people every day? This is an enormous responsibility because if educators are not inspiring, they may be causing students to shut down and disregard their education. Educators must be intentional in their inspiration, choose tactful methods to facilitate learning, and constantly come up with new ways to inspire students.

Students are awesome -

Almost every teacher can say that their students are awesome — if they haven’t there is something wrong in that picture. Middle school students are my favorite to teach and there are days when I yearn to return to my 8th grade classroom. Occasionally, I am blessed with a college student that exhibits the same maturity level, and it fills the void . Inevitably, most middle school students are quirky and have some amusing antics that make them fun. The majority of middle school students are still innocent and interested in their education. Middle school is a nice arena where students can mature before they have to start focusing on high school. Teachers can have an amazing impact on the life at all grade levels, but as an educator, I had the greatest impact on my middle school students.

Great colleagues -

Over the years, I have worked in several different settings, and working with educators has been the most rewarding experience. Teachers are a rare breed, and most go above and beyond the call of duty. A great educator will put his/her student first, and often will do the same for a colleague.

Opportunity to be creative -

A powerful lesson must be relevant and engaging. When I first started teaching I had difficulty finding ways to make math relevant. After the creation and implementation of several engaging lessons, the task became second nature. With little more time on my hands, I soon developed an entrepreneurial way of thinking. This was a defining moment in my career because several doors opened up and new opportunities were presented.

When you get into education, you change the world! Start today! You won’t regret it!

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