When a person feels they want to be a teacher, they should really examine their motives. Obviously, it's not the highest paying career, so if you desire to get rich, find another career. If you want to be a lifelong learner, servant to others, and molder of the future, then this is the job for you.
I really related to Melissa Kelly's statements about student successes. I think this is the most motivating factor for me. To see the sparkle in a student's eye when they finally get a concept and then to watch them progress and take off from there is one of my ultimate experiences as a teacher. The other is helping that struggling student get through and complete the race, when they don't think they can do it themselves. I love to show them they CAN do it and they don't have to be afraid to ask for help.
Humor is a great asset for teachers. In high school classes if you don't have humor, you will not be as effective as you can be. Humor lowers the students affective filters which we all know allows students to relax, hear, and learn more. Although there is one form of humor that MUST stay out of the classroom and that is sarcastic humor at the expense of someone else.
Teaching is a great job if you plan to raise a family. For moms and dads having the same vacations as your children is priceless. Summers off are also a wonderful bonus.
And yes, I agree with the author, Melissa, that working with the younger generation does keep you younger and on top of your game! Being a mature woman myself, I enjoy the challenges that these youth present to me on a daily basis. There's rarely a dull day in high school. For elementary teachers, there's nothing more endearing than those sincere hugs and statements, "You're my favorite teacher!" Of course, you may only be their second or third one, but hey...it still feels good. Because you rarely get those reactions at the high school level.
VIVAN LOS MAESTROS!
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