Giving

I am in the profession of giving. I am a teacher. The children I teach need a lot of love, and everyday I show them love. I constantly give them the things they ask for and the things I think they need. It's exhausting!

Today, my principal asked me to give more, especially to the students who are the least receptive. I understand where he's coming from, but I am overwhelmed by his request. I cannot give anymore than I do already.

I want my students to give more. I want their parents to give more. I want our administration to give more. I want our community to give more. I want our state to give more. I want our nation to give more. Because I am not the only person responsible for giving my students what they want, what they need, and what they deserve.

I want people to realize that teaching is a calling. It is a way of life. Since first grade, I knew that I would be a teacher. I have realized my dream.