Bella's Blog

 Why Teach?

    Hi, my name is Bella and I am very excited about this course. Truthfully, teaching for me has always seemed like the only choice. Growing up when I would hear my class mate's future job answers being astronauts or singers, my idols were always my teachers. Spending five days a week, and seven hours a day with someone, you spend a lot of time with them. With all that time together, teachers have a huge effect on our lives, not just educationally but developmentally, whether they intend to or not. I have had some teachers that have helped me when I was at my lowest and some I am even friends with today. And others have been not so good in that they have told me they hoped I failed and made me lose my love for learning as a student. As I look back on both types of teachers I am inspired to follow in the footsteps of the ones that loved their students and to be better than those that don't. 

    When I found out about TXST being a teacher's school I knew to apply. Right now I am a sophomore elementary ed major and I have loved my experience here so far. I would like to teach kindergarten but if not, any k-5 grade. I hope to teach and travel during my first few years of college. I am hoping to teach in Costa Rica where my family lives for a while after graduation. I grew up visiting a couple times a year but I think living there for an extended period would be a nice experience. There isn't really a specific subject to teach that catches my attention. That is why I think elementary would be perfect, getting to teach a little bit of everything but also teaching life skills that play a role in the early years. 

    I look forward to this semester and getting to know y'all!!



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  1. Heidi DoJanuary 19, 2023 at 12:15 PM

    Hi Bella! I agree that teachers have a significant role in our lives as well. I too would like to be a kindergarten teacher.

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    1. Bella CarballoJanuary 20, 2023 at 3:25 PM

      Hey!! I love it when others want to teach the same grade, we should definitely talk. I look forward to this semester with you.

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  2. Praxis Place/Julia MerittJanuary 23, 2023 at 7:08 AM

    Hi Bella! It is just wonderful that teaching has always seemed like the only choice. Teaching and traveling sounds so exciting. I have a former student/friend that I can try to put you in touch with if you'd like to meet someone who does that.

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