Why Am I A Teacher? What Is Success As A Teacher?

I decided to be a teacher simply because I believe one of the greatest things we can do is invest in the lives of our youth. I also feel like this is exactly what God has called me to do right now. Success as a teacher means many things to me. It's loving what you get to do everyday. It's being able to really connect with your students and find ways to inspire and motivate them. It's being able to make a difference in their lives. It's continuing to learn, to grow, to reflect, to fail, to start over, and to persevere throughout the school year. As a first year teacher, success has been seeing my students walk into my gym and greet me with hugs and smiles everyday. It's also been seeing them enjoy working out during our "fitness days'' and being able to keep them engaged during my class.