This school year, our Super Intendent encouraged us to post #WhyITeach in our classrooms.   Our building administrators gave us the "bubble" to do so.

This is an initiative I was first introduced to via ECET2 and T2T.

First up... my reason for teaching:

I absolutely loved the discussion I had with my students regarding why they learn.   For the first week of school, I was impressed!  Discussion was deep!   I particularly enjoyed how we spoke of learning as a CHOICE.   I said they may "have to" go to school, but technically speaking, they do not have to learn.   They could put their head down all day and it may not end well, but learning is a choice.  Some learning happens naturally, but not all.   

One student made a point about wanting to have a job they enjoy.    They said they see their older cousin going to work and he absolutely hates what he does but he needs to make money.    This particular student wants to learn so that they have a job they benefit from on all levels, not just financially.