Excerpt from my autobiography paper:
From as long as I can remember, I was constantly being asked the question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” I do not believe that many people can say that their career choice has remained the same all throughout their childhood, but for me it was simple. A teacher. I wanted to be a teacher more than anything else. I grew up with the most ambitious, respectful, and influential teachers, coaches, and family members that have helped develop my passion into this rewarding career. These individuals have taught me so many valuable life lessons, which have led me into my journey at the Faculty of Education and supported my identity for the teacher that I want to become.
My vision in becoming a teacher began in my early childhood, where I constantly played an imaginative game of school in my basement. I would spend countless hours writing down detailed lesson plans in my old school notebooks, then teach them to my pretend students, while I anxiously awaited to mark the assignments. One Christmas morning I even received a chalkboard, which was quickly placed downstairs next to my teachers’ desk. The corner of the basement became my classroom, where my passion and excitement for teaching continued to grow. This excitement I had towards teaching, could not have been done without my parents. My Mom and Dad both saw my glistening eyes towards my favourite game to play and without a question supported my goals. My Dad has always told me that he can imagine me being a teacher. Perhaps, because he saw me passionately playing my imaginative game of school or maybe because he sees strong teacher qualities within me. Although I do not come from a family with any teachers, he has nothing bad to say about the teaching profession and only encourages me to see it as well. He has been a very influential role model in my life and I appreciate his honest and supportive input. My Dad has taught me many essential life skills that I value very much, but most importantly he knows how to make me smile and laugh through the not so funny times. I never would have thought that my little game of imaginative school along with the endless support from my parents, would have such an influence on my decision to teach.
