Ask two teachers why they teach, and you’re likely to get two completely different responses. As you’ll see, many teachers at Cheshire Academy have their own reasons for teaching, but they all share similar goals and aspirations for their students. For some, they pursued a career in teaching as a result of the positive impact their teachers had on them. For others, it’s to witness that “lightbulb moment” during which time a student sees exactly what they’re capable of. Continue reading to understand how and why, in their own words, some of our faculty members chose to teach.
Allison Bass-Riccio DEPARTMENT English YEAR STARTED AT CA 2018 YEARS IN TEACHING 11
WHY I TEACH The subject of English is a vehicle I use to help students understand more about themselves, their community, and the world around them. In turn, I learn more about myself, my community, and the world around me. This is why I teach: the reciprocal relationship between teaching and learning. My students make me a better person; knowing them helps me to be my best self. I can only hope that they grow from knowing me as well.
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