And that excitement, if not nurtured, will slowly vanish leaving only apathy in its stead. And when the job is done well, the spoils will be plenty. Making the connection to young minds, sharing the light and seeing it spread to each student, these are the rewards from teaching. Knowing that the wisdom attained over centuries of toil and sacrifice by men and women who saw what lie beyond what was and saw the glimmer of what could be would not be lost to future generations, these are a teacher s rewards. Though, there are any number of ways to make a living, but teaching is a way of making a life, one full of integrity and hope.
Teachers hold the tapestry of civilization together.
Teachers link the past with the future, one student at a time. This is why I want to be a teacher.