The past few weeks as a teacher have been marked with pain, loss, grief, and other emotions that have honestly left me in a little funk. I originally started this post a couple of weeks ago after I stopped into visit one of favorite people, Kelsey Bosch. She introduced me to the #LoveTeaching movement that is currently circulating. The process proved therapeutic for her, so I'm hoping the same will prove true for me!
In no particular order, here is why I love teaching:
1. It's never boring and while I have a desk, I'm rarely in it.
2. Kids are hilarious, even when they aren't trying to be.
3. I get to see kids grow into some awesome human beings
4. Seeing the light bulb go off never gets old
5. Service learning...who doesn't like to see kids making a difference?
6. I get to be creative and encourage my kids to be creative
7. Kids have a resiliency that is contagious
8. I am able to work with some amazing people
9. It's inspiring
10. It's fun. Most days :)
11. For the most part, kids are caring and respectful
12. I touch the future
13. I'm constantly being stretched and forced to grow
14. I can fight for social justice every day
15. It allows me to serve God in a meaningful way
16. Even when it's difficult, even when I want to give up, I know that what I do matters. Not everyone can say that.
