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Why I Teach Blog Hop

Today, I am linking up with a group of ladies to share “why we teach.” I love hearing teachers stories about why they teach. I know many teachers who always wanted to be teachers. They were inspired by a teacher they had and always wanted to be one.

That is not my story. Sure, I had fabulous teachers growing up. A few times in elementary, I was inspired by an amazing lesson and thought it would be fun to teach, but that had faded by high school. I started college as a Business Major and ended with a Psychology Degree. LOL. In case no one ever told you, there is not much you can do with a BA in Psychology. I knew I would eventually go to grad school, but I wasn’t sure what for.

I took a job as a Para working with high school students with multiple disabilities. I LOVED it. I felt like I was really making a difference. I spent time talking to parents about their child’s educationally history and it broke my heart. They all seemed to have at least one horror story. After a few months, I decided to go get my Master’s in Special Education. I actually planned on teaching middle school. Thankfully, I ended up in a 1st grade inclusion classroom. Now, middle school students scare me.

Best. Decision. EVER.
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10 years later, I still LOVE my job. I have taught Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade students both with and without disabilities. I LOVE that I am shaping young minds. I am making a difference in these little lives. I also LOVE to create materials that I can really use in my classroom. It pulls from my crafty side. Seriously. I get so excited when I create new centers and get them just right.

I will frame this! I am a teacher because: I want to change lives, love the children who needs love the most, and be loved by them.

I know this is a really time to be a teacher. Morale is at an all time low. Testing is at a freakish all time high. We are all feeling it. Sometimes, we just need to take a moment to smile and remember WHY we wanted to teach.

Teacher Appreciation Tags Get You An A For Effort! ~ Simply Sprout

Ready for a simple GIVEAWAY??? 
Comment below telling me 1 thing you LOVE about teaching. Then tell me what product of mine you MUST HAVE Be sure to include your email. I will pick a winner on WEDNESDAY
{Sorry, BUNDLES not included}

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Comments

  3. Tracy King says

    I just had to laugh at your "there's not much you can do with a BA in psychology" comment. I had a college friend that learned that the hard way! LOL. Thanks for sharing.

  4. Lori says

    Thanks for sharing why you love to teach–I always love to read about why others chose to become teachers. After years of teaching, I still love that magical moment when my each of my kindergarten students realizes they can read. I have a bunch of your products and my class loves them all! I'd love to try your Spring Word Work for Kindergarten packet.
    ltecler@hotmail.com

  5. Lori says

    Thanks for sharing why you love to teach–I always love to read about why others chose to become teachers. After years of teaching, I still love that magical moment when my each of my kindergarten students realizes they can read. I have a bunch of your products and my class loves them all! I'd love to try your Spring Word Work for Kindergarten packet.
    ltecler@hotmail.com

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