Why Teach? Why teach is a simple, yet complex question. Growing up I had so much fun going to school and learning new things each day. I had an exceptionally outgoing and engaging teacher in second grade who sparked a passion for learning inside of me. Throughout the rest of my education journey, no other teacher I had compared to her or her compassion for her work and students. My goals as a future teacher consist of teaching elementary level kids and to inspire them and set them up for a memorable and successful educational journey. I want children to be excited and eager to learn again. Unfortunately, for some students school isn't just a place to learn, for them school is a place to get away from a bad home life. As an educator, I also want to be able to ...