There are many reasons why a person decides that he/she wants to become a teacher. Reading through a bunch of websites, some of these reasons that repeated most often are listed here:
- to see children progress, knowing you are helping them do so.
- because you love kids.
- because you want to make a difference.
- you like to be in control.
- to transform minds.
- to never have to (fully) grow up.
- hours great for a parent.
- to have varied days, definitely not cubicle work.
- summers off.
- because family has been in the field.
- you care about people
... and the list goes on.
I found it helpful to read Yahoo answers and other people's blogs where people have commented and given their opinions. There are many blogs and forums where teachers have commented and given their educated responses. People choose to teach for different reasons, and as a first choice, with some coaxing or as a second career. Either way, every teacher brings something different to the table... er chalk board.
http://www.worksheetlibrary.com/teachingtips/becomingelementary.html
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/sustaining-passion-reasons-teaching-elena-aguilar
http://www.unc.edu/uncbest/teacher.html
http://www.teacherssupportnetwork.com/corporate/KnowledgeCenterArticle.do?id=5
