Andrea P.

I was eight years old when a little classmate, who was a neighbor, was struggling with learning to read. I volunteered to help her, and as I began working with her, both of us became so excited over the progress she was making. Even our teacher noticed! It was at that moment--when I realized that I not only helped her improve her reading but also strengthened both of our self-esteems, that I decided I wanted to be a teacher and do it over and over! Watching her progress brought me such joy! I…