Teacher Appreciation – Tip #17: Ask a Teacher Why They Teach
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May 17, 2012
Credit: Illustration by Walter C. Baumann
Tip # 17: Ask a Teacher Why they Teach
Ask a teacher why they became a teacher -- and then listen. While you're at it, read this blog, "Why Do You Teach?: What Sustains Us in Our Work" by former teacher Elena Aguilar. And, in case you need convincing, here's "99 Reasons Teachers Rock" from Hubspot.
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