I have been teaching for 23 years, 5 of my years have been in Washington. My reason for teaching is because I like kids. It is really rewarding to help them reach a goal that they never thought they could; to listen to them develop their opinions and learn to voice them. Every day is something different and always something unexpected. It keeps me interested.

General Advice- You can never read too much or have too many books started at once! Read everything from the cereal box to the classics! Read every day just for your own pleasure.