Writer's Workshop Assignment #2: Why I teach...

I teach for 8am - 3pm everyday.

I teach to hear my students footsteps pound through the doorway in the morning.

I teach because I love watching children's eyes flash when they learn something new.

I teach to hear Quinn's laugh.

I teach for my love for learning.

I teach to better my community.

I teach because of Jorgie's exictement when she reads.

I teach as a way to better myself as a person.

I teach so I can read Dalton's writing take life on the page.

I teach because I love to laugh.

I teach to see my students work as a team and learn how to communicate.

I teach because I hope that as adults, they will remember to communicate the same way.

I teach so I can watch Arlo's self confidence build.

I teach for hope and change in the world.

I teach because I think sometimes children have all the answers.

I teach to see Gabe's leadership, patience, and kindness.

I teach for creativity and hands on, life experiences.

I teach because of passion, and learning, and growing,

not for standards, assessment, and parameters.

I teach to hear students say, "I get it!"

I teach for my students, my community, and myself.

I teach because it is all I have ever wanted to do.