It’s Valentine’s Day. Love is in the air. As teachers, there are days we love to hate and days we just absolutely love. That mix keeps us on our toes and keeps things interesting. It’s #LoveTeaching Week starting today from February 14 – 21. A challenge was put out to teachers from https://www.weloveteaching.org to “Share the Love.”

I’m not sure I’ll have another story in my career that shares love more than this one from the #K12Valentine project in 2017. I still think back to this often and it immediately brings a smile to my face.

For Valentine’s Day, I came up with some reasons why I love teaching.

1. I love teaching because I love sharing my passion with others.
2. I love teaching because of the people I meet along the way.
3. I love teaching because of the sparks of curiosity.
4. I love teaching because of the wonders and what ifs.
5. I love teaching because of the questions from students and colleagues that really make me think.
6. I love teaching because of the fresh start of a new school year that comes around each Fall.
7. I love teaching because of the feeling of accomplishment after a full school year as well as the reflecting and recharging that comes with Summer.
8. I love teaching because of the smiles and laughs.
9. I love teaching because of the “everything’s going to be OK”s both given and received.
10. I love teaching because of the creativity displayed day in and day out.
11. I love teaching because of the powerful collaborations both near and far.
12. I love teaching because of the brainstorming and problem-solving in moving things forward.
13. I love teaching because of the discovery of a new resource or tool that empowers us and/or students.
14. I love teaching because no two days are the same.
15. I love teaching because of the involvement and connection with the community.
16. I love teaching because I get to #BeTheOne for someone.
17. I love teaching because it is just plain fun.
18. I love teaching because it will never be perfect.
19. I love teaching because of the unknown and potential for what lies ahead.
20. I love teaching because of its importance in building a better world.

I love teaching because of ALL students, even the ones that set out to challenge us the most! I love that this list could be added to on any given day and love knowing that I wouldn’t have it any other way! Here’s to teachers everywhere. Thank you for all you do.

Why do you #LoveTeaching?