At a very young age, I knew I wanted to make a difference in people’s lives. I imagined myself standing up to bullies, fighting for the voices of those who could not speak for themselves, and teaching individuals to take pride in what makes them unique. I decided early on that I wanted to become a part of something big. I wanted to be a part of a movement, a revolution, or the type of change that affected more than just myself. I knew this meant I wanted to keep moving forward as a leader, with compassion and love. The act of teaching felt natural to me because I grew up with so many good teachers and coaches who inspired and motivated me. I too, wanted to motivate, inspire, and encourage people to work hard, believe in themselves, and know that they were supported. I wanted to share knowledge, promote curiosity, and above all else, I wanted learning to be enjoyable. That is what teaching became for me, enjoyable. I experienced joy watching people succeed, gain greater understanding, and turn something ordinary into the extraordinary. Whether it was teaching yoga or teaching someone how to use an espresso machine, I wanted the act of learning to be gratifying for everyone. This is the exact reason I decided to go into secondary education. I wanted students to be able to equate education and learning with success and pleasure. I wanted them to know at a young age that learning new things promotes integrity, versatility, and grit. It is our job as educators to create an environment where students have the opportunity to engage constructively in their own education. I intend to allow students freedom in their learning experiences so they can build a sense of creativity, curiosity, and intrigue. In line with this intention, I will incorporate movement and a variety of kinesthetic techniques to facilitate learning for all students. The benefit to including kinesthetic movement in the classroom is that it engages students of all learning styles, without excluding traditional learning such as auditory and visual. In my own experience, this type of physical movement actively connects student with content. Although somewhat non-traditional, teaching techniques that incorporate kinesthetic learning set the groundwork for a classroom culture of trust between instructor and student. It is my hope that through mutual trust and respect, students will be able to experience and contribute responsibly and with individual ambition. Through collaboration and building relationships, students will be given the chance not only to grow and change academically, but also to become contributing members of our growing society. To me, becoming a teacher means contributing to the movement and revolution of tomorrow’s citizens. Students are the future of our existence, and through their intelligence and growth we create a better tomorrow for everyone. Education and learning can be fun and inspirational, and being in the classroom means affecting change that moves beyond myself and into the future.