Education is Life

"Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself." John Dewey
Why do I love education? Because it is life. I love life. We can always learn, and grow, and attain more knowledge. There is no end to the road of education, however, there are stumbling blocks set in our way to divert us from our path. That is what I love about education. It is a challenge, a never ending journey to be better, to become something more. As a teacher it is my goal to help students overcome their individual stumbling blocks, to discover a love of learning, and that there is no end to their education; and therefore no end to their potential. I believe as Anatole France said, "Nine tenths of education is encouragement." I will do my best to encourage the young brilliant minds of the future that come within my own path. Together we will learn and gain a greater education and hopefully make a difference in this world.

Some more favorite quotes about education and teaching:

"A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops."
~Henry B. Adams
"Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it."
~Marian Wright Edelman
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."
~Nelson Mandela