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19 Looking back at my early school years, school always seemed to be a positive experience.

Going to a new school can be quite intimidating for a young child. I experienced this firsthand. When I moved from a fairly large town (Elmhurst) to a very small form town known as Hinckley. As a new student in the second grade at Hinckley Elementary School I was very unsure as to how I should approach the new school year in a territory that I was very unfamiliar with. I remember being very nervous that day as I walked into Mrs. Kohler’s second grade classroom. But deep down in my heart I knew that everything would be alright.

While walking through the doorway that hot August day I was immediately approached by my teacher. I remember seeing the bright smile on her face as she welcomed we with open arms into her classroom. As the year went on I had a deeper understanding of the teaching profession and the passion that Mrs. K had toward her career. That year I also realized what I wanted to do for the rest of my life, I want to pursue a career in teaching. Its my goal to become a teacher just like Mrs. K. Because of her dedication, passion, and respect for the field of education. I know that this is the right path for me.

Ever since I took a step in the second grade classroom that year, I have gained more appreciation for teachers in general, I realize that there was more to the teaching world than what meets the eye. Not only do teachers assign homework, grade tests, plan agendas but they also needed to have an inspiration to teach children. They need to be dedicated, persistent, patient, responsible and most of all they must love working with children. While sitting as a student in Mrs. K’s classroom I saw that Mrs. Kohler displays all of these characteristics and so many more. It has been a goal of mine ever since to obtain and refine these attributes that my teacher displayed so well.