I believe that teaching requires passion and excitement and is the most fulfilling profession.
As an educator, it is most important to be passionate and excited every day about the material you are teaching. Children respond best to teachers who are excited for them to learn. Students will connect with the information, especially if they are provided with fun ways to experience their learning. I will not say that teaching is easy. However, when I am able to see concrete evidence of student improvement and success, it fills me up with a sense of fulfillment that no other experience has ever made me feel before. I believe in teaching children not just the required standards, but also how to become individuals, collaborate, self-monitor, build relationships, and foster a love for learning and excitement for new knowledge. The only way this can be done if teachers are also excited and can demonstrate how this new knowledge is important to their lives, while also developing strong personal relationships with the students.