Why do I teach?

“Sharing my love of math with students at the elementary level is building our next generation mathematicians, scientists, trades workers, engineers, and all-around knowledgeable citizens. I love being part of the future!”

“I teach so that all students have a place that they feel they belong and that they can be successful.”

“I teach to help children become independent and confident learners.”

“I teach to see the excitement and joy on my students’ faces when they learn something new!”

“I teach because I love making a difference in my students lives.” 

“I teach because of the sheer joy it gives me to watch a curious child learn something new, no better feeling in the world! We are helping to shape the next generation.”

“One of my favorites: Teachers don’t teach for the income they teach for the outcome.”

“I teach because I love that every day is a different day, no two days are ever the same. I love the joy the students bring me when I walk into a room and they say “hello” or shout out, “Ms. Marohl!”

“I teach because I believe I can make a difference in our youth by helping them grow into caring, compassionate, people!”

“I teach because our future is in our classrooms today and they deserve the best.”

“Our LEAF Grant funding provides the Kennedy VEX Team the opportunity to acquire knowledge in science, technology, engineering and math changing the way my students learn which prepares them for the future, helping turn frustration into innovation – preparing them for real-world situations and promoting inclusivity for all boys and all girls.”

“To instill the love of learning!” 

“I teach to commemorate all of the incredible teachers I had as I pay it forward, and to have a positive impact on the future.”

“I love to tech because students give me hope for the future with their high energy, creative insights, and innovative nature.”

“I teach because I want to “pay it forward” and give students the wonderful experiences I was so lucky to have as a child.”

“Because I love it.  My classroom is absolutely my happy place.” 

“I teach to make a difference in children’s lives.”

“Many of my students face trauma and obstacles, and their desire to achieve and succeed is so inspiring.” 

“I teach because I enjoy the daily challenge of trying to meet every student where they’re at, and the strategy it takes to advance them to where they need to be.”

“I teach to change the world.”

“I teach because I am energized by seeing the excitement and joyfaces when they are learning new things.”

“I teach for the ah has”
“I teach for the relationships”
“I teach for the moments when students realize all they are capable of”
“I teach for the excitement in their eyes when they learn something new”

“One word – Stewardship. The privilege to provide the next generation’s opportunities that enlighten the value of an individual’s education.”

“I teach to make the world a better place, and what better way to do that then to start when they are young.”

“As educators, we have the ability through our words and actions to shape the lives of children and young adults to help them become the best versions of themselves.”

“I teach because of those who taught me.  I had great teachers who impacted me in so many positive ways and I hope to be able to impact my students in similar ways.”

“Teaching is a cool way to inspire young minds.”