Passion

I believe that you must be passionate about whatever you do. Without passion life would stand still. I am so lucky, after 30 years, to still be passionate about my career.

I have blogged a lot about this topic so this will be short. However, when I think about things I am thankful for I have to include my career and the passion I feel for what I do. Teaching is truly a calling. It should not be something you do until something better comes along, or while you are figuring out what you want to do when you grow up. Teaching should not be a place filler in your career path.

Being a teacher is the most important job in the world! Teachers are responsible for future doctors, lawyers, astronauts, and scientists. You have to realize the impact you have on each child sitting in your class. You have to give them the best every day, all day long. Teachers cannot afford to have a bad day...but if they do, the kids should never suffer because of it.

I am thankful for the opportunity to have a career that I enjoy. I am passionate about teaching. My heart is happy when I am called a teacher!