It is great to see a student's eyes light up when he finally understands. When I think back to all of my experiences with children, they have been positive experiences. I have also had positive school experiences. I wanted to combine the two together and make school a positive experience for children.
Children are very curious.
How better to stimulate that curiosity than to be a teacher. By being a teacher I can lead them to new discoveries and in doing so, help satisfy their natural curiosity. I think the best thing about being a teacher is the glow that spreads across a student's face when they understand a concept. Although I would like to, I know it is not possible to teach every child what she needs to know. It is also not possible to make school a positive experience for every child I teach.