How has teaching impacted you?

“Teaching has always been a part of who I am and it has helped shape the parts of myself that I cherish the most. I think through caring about the well being of others, I have learned how to be more understanding and compassionate. I’ve also learned how to put myself in someone else’s place and try to see things through their eyes.  Teaching is special because it’s one of the few professions that challenge you to do this on a daily basis. I feel through this I am able to alter the course of a student’s day and hopefully provide meaning and purpose in their lives.”

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Was there a specific moment where you realized you loved teaching?

“I think I realized I truly loved teaching when I began teaching private lessons with students who were brand new. I watched their development week by week completely based on the instruction I was giving them. When I saw how they were progressing and how exciting it was for both of us I knew I was making a difference in their life. Playing clarinet growing up was always something I enjoyed and looked forward too. I hope to pass this on to others who can create meaning in their life through music.”

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