I know why.

I know why I want to be a music teacher. I want to teach my students to love music. I want them to grasp just a little bit of that passion that I have for music. I want them to understand just a little bit of why I love it so much. I want to make an impact on students' lives. I want them to be able to look back and say, "That Miss Botma really taught me something important." I want to love my students and be able to give them a chance to be good at something. To find something that gives them joy. I want to be able to invest in my students and help them learn something new. I want to be able to bridge that gap between people who are physically not able and people that are physically able. Music is so powerful. It can reach beyond disabilities. I want students to know that they are accepted in my classroom. They can come as they are, and I will take them and encourage them and help them where they're at. I want to really teach my students to appreciate music. I want them to be excited to come to my class. I want to encourage my students to follow their dreams. I want to influence people the way my grandpa influenced people. He was a music teacher, and when he died, so many people told me how he influenced them. I want to be like that. I want to address those challenges that are going to come with teaching. I want to make a way for students who financially are struggling, or who struggle with learning and cannot do well in any other classes. I am beginning to see where my purpose lies as a teacher. I'm beginning to see the plans God might have in store for me. I'm beginning to realize my passion, and realize my gifts. I might actually be really excited to jump in and get prepared to teach.

-C

(Mr. Holland's Opus inspired me. Can you tell?)