Dickson, D. (2019, January 16). ‘Why Are You a Teacher?’ Your Answer Should Change Over Time. Retrieved March 6, 2019

It’s not uncommon for teachers to find themselves in professional-development sessions being asked: ”What is your philosophy of education?” or ”Why are you a teacher?” We often shrug off this question and give generic run-of-the-mill answers like “I want students to learn” or “To inspire the youth.” But reflecting on your philosophy of education is an essential piece of becoming an effective educator. You have to know the why to keep your fire from burning out. A personal philosophy of education is the difference between being “a” teacher and being “that” teacher for a student.