To teach or not to teach?

Why do I want to teach? That is a great question, a question that I have been asked by many people. My answer is simple I want to make an impact on peoples lives and I love working with children. So why not teach? Throughout my life I have some way been involved working with children, they have this energy that captivates me. There were definetly times where I drifted from the idea of teaching due to spending too much time with children but I always got redirected. There is something about introducing new ideas to a child or seeing them having an ‘aha’ moment. When you see a child finally grasp a concept that they have been pondering for sometime, it’s an amazing feeling to be able to experience that with them. I also truly love the thought process that goes behind their life investigations.
Not only does the ‘aha’ moments inspire me but being able to play a key role in so many children’s lives is an honor. I want to be that teacher they remember for years on end, the one that gave them a helping hand through their academic struggles or even personal struggles. I want to inspire their minds. I want to help them grow within and be the best they can be but not in the army or maybe. (:
I have always wanted a career that can aid in the development of people. I wanted a job that contributes to the development of the world. Its crazy I want to be able to have an impact, as did the school of Baraka for those boys. Speaking of that documentary, it makes me mad that the school of Baraka just gave up on the boys. Why couldn’t they open up another school somewhere else? Anywhere else? That movie inspires me to create opportunities for children that truly need to experience a different community, to show them that they can do anything they put their minds to. The film also inspires me to work at an inner-city school where qualified teachers are needed however I am also terrified of getting chewed up. I get pretty emotionally involved but at the same time I am strong and persistent. I can’t wait to see where this journey takes me!