What did you want to be when you grew up?

Ok... this is a little embarassing, but when I was a child I had a very active imagination.  I was (and to this day still am) a bit of a nerd.  I loved going to school!  I loved it so much that when I came home I would pretend I was still there.  I'd line up my dolls and stuffed animals and pretend that they were students in my class.  I knew who the class clowns and slackers were, and I was determined that they wouldn't act up in my class - I'd be firm!  I'd lecture them on the importance of being on time and paying attention when the teacher is talking... My big brother thought it was hilarious!

Now that I'm a "grown up," I still want to be a teacher.  Kids spend almost as much time in school as they do at home.  I believe that it's important for kids to have adults that they can look up to.  I think everyone needs someone who believes in them - I want to be that person.  I want to push them and bring out the best in them... and I'm sure by doing so, they'll do they same for me.