What do I want to be?

Everyone has a dream as a child, whether it is to be an astronaut or a veternarian. Some follow that dream their whole life, while others chase a different dream. My dream was to be a professional figure skater, but after 7 years I decided it wasn't for me. Clueless as to what to do, I kept an open mind, ultimately realizing that I had a secret passion for science. Every day in science class a new discovery was made.

I felt stuck. Most science lovers were doctors, but I didn't want to be one. However, sophomore year in high school I realized I had a passion for teaching. For three years I volunteered at my Greek School's summer day camp and the last two summers I worked as an employee. I loved it. I loved interacting with the kids. They looked up to me and listened to me, I was their role model. And every year that I came back, my bonds with the campers strengthened.

This year though I took a big leap towards my dream by accepting the position of a teacher's aid for kindergarten at my Greek School. Although science is not involved, it has made me realize that teaching is for me. Some days I lead lessons, teaching them the letters of the alphabet slong with other phrases. And each and every time they get it, that light bulb goes off. It feels so rewarding; I help that light bulb shine; I lead them to success. It is one of the best feelings.

In ten years from now I see myself being a successful high school science teacher that wakes up every morning looking forward to seeing her students. It's my turn to lead students to that "aha" feeling, ultimately to new discoveries and success that will go down in history.