Teacher's Heart

Why does anybody want to be a teacher?  You may get summer's off, school breaks and snow days, but on the other hand the pay could be better, the hours are long and kids are not interested in school.  It definitely takes a special person to want to be a teacher, as it does to be a nurse, doctor or pastor.  I want to be a teacher because that is what is in my heart.  I have taught kids to read, I have been a science and math tutor and I teach children math and reading everyday.  I believe I will be a better teacher to those in the upper elementary grades (4th-6th)  because I want to be able to challenge the students.  Not that being a Kindergarten teacher will not challenge the students, I just believe that teaching upper elementary would be my forte.  I want to be a teacher because I want to try to help kids find their true potential.  I want to make learning fun and the time spent with their peers enjoyable!