Why Teach?

I think many of us choose the teaching profession because we have a special interest that we wish to share with others. Our passion or love for what we do makes us want others to be able to do the same. This is the case for me. I love music and I have a desire to teach others to have a similar appreciation for it. In many ways our teaching methods are a reflection of how we were taught, whether it be influenced by "good" or "bad" teachers.
People also choose to teach because they like working with people in general. You get to work with a staff of peers and you also have the opportunity to shape the children or young adults who are your students. This possibility of helping someone learn is what motivates many. It is a profound thing to think that you may have a large influence on even one person, but it is overwhelmingly outstanding to have an effect on the vast amount of students you will come in contact with.
We teach to help, to shape, and to share in our future.