What Inspired Me To Go Into Teaching...

Playing ‘teacher’ with my American Girl Dolls when I was four years old was the first step in knowing what I wanted to be for the rest of my life. I got this idea from my grandmother, who runs her own daycare out of her house. I was always the oldest child at the daycare, and would play 'school' all day with the rest of the kids. My grandma inspired me with her passion and love for kids, and it just shows how much I'm like her in that way. 

Working at a preschool for three years, has made my dream into a reality. I just love the way the children's faces light up when I walk into their classroom to help out for the day. All of these twenty children look up to me as a role model and know I would do anything to help them. This past school year's class had made a tremendous impact on me, and knew I would be emotional on their last day of school. I actually felt like a parent when I watched each child walk across the stage and get their graduation diploma. Working at this preschool each year, truly makes me know I'm in the right career and will become a successful teacher in the future. 

Watching my little brother grow up, has been an amazing ride and I wouldn't change it for anything in the world. My brother is now seven years old and such an intelligent little boy. Every time I go home to see my family, I'm always amazed at how much taller and smarter he has become. He is another big reason I want to go into teaching as a career. I am always excited to help him with his homework and am always volunteering in his classroom. 

Volunteering is also a big part of my life. This past September before coming to college, I was fortunate enough to volunteer in a kindergarten classroom for the first two days of school. This was the students very first day of public school ever, and I was lucky enough to experience it with them. Some of the students were missing their parents while some were excited to be apart of a new environment with new friends. Just from those first two days, I'm already attached to them and knew all of their names by the first day. I honestly can't wait to go back home for Christmas break and help out in this classroom again!

It’s hard to consider that fourteen years ago was just the beginning of my future in a career which I believe will make me happy for the rest of my life. I can't wait to have my dream job someday soon with children who will change my life forever!