the education students
the expectant hush of an empty classroom
an appreciation for the value of learning
finding a deep meaning in your work, loving it despite the long hours
learning to decipher messy handwriting
encouraging and supporting people to succeed
the joy of passing your knowledge on to others
color-coded folders and neatly written labels
writing exams, considering the best ways to test your students’ knowledge
helping people reach their full potential
early mornings in the classroom, prepping a lesson
the moment of lucidity when someone finally grasps a particularly difficult concept
wanting to spark inspiration in your favorite subject
stacks of papers waiting to be graded
knowing that standardized test scores do not define intelligence; searching for better ways to measure understanding instead
student art projects hanging from the walls of your classroom
creating a safe environment for your students, knowing that comfort is a prerequisite for learning
empty tea mugs scattered across your desk
pushing your students to improve
seeing something unique and wonderful in everyone
shopping for school supplies
