We had the opportunity to hear a man who had been teaching for about six years. He changed his career late in life and found a new passion in teaching technology.
As an interesting anecdote, I had met this teacher back when I was in the program a little over six years ago. It was good to see that he had found what he truly loved.
I think what struck me the most, in listening to him tell us about what it is like to be in the field, was when he told of how much of a positive influence he was able to have in the first school he taught at. There were a lot of poor families in that district. As a result, there were students in difficult situations, many of whom just rebelled against everything. He told a story of one student that he stayed after class to help with a project, and how he had not only affected this student, but the vice principal was impressed as well.
But it was how humble he was, and how glad he was that he could help students -- everyone really -- improve themselves and find what they want to do.
Regardless of where life takes me, this is an attitude that I want to cultivate. Affecting life for good is one of the best goals you can have.
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