What do teachers make?

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This video was sent to me by an old school friend of mine who is a teacher. It inspired me to want to teach and so I now stand in front of a group of about 12 mature students every week twice a week who are working hard with the aim of getting into University. It can be a tough job and its not something you do for the money.

These PEOPLE are from all walks of life, these PEOPLE have known failure, these PEOPLE want to make a difference, I believe that some of them will. These PEOPLE inspire me, I have sat where they are sitting and it is a pleasure to be a part of their journey. These PEOPLE are growing and learning in front of my eyes.

Some PEOPLE will tell them they are not up to it, some PEOPLE will question their ability, their motivation and their reasons for taking this huge step which for now is really messing with their lives. Some PEOPLE dont believe that they will ever see them in a cap and gown, some PEOPLE dont want to. Some PEOPLE won't be able to handle the obvious changes that I see taking place almost weekly. Some PEOPLE are just ignorant.

I spoke in class today about blogging and shared my first post with these PEOPLE, I suggested they find something they are passionate about and start their own. As I was writing this post, I got a message on my phone...One of these PEOPLE went home and started his own blog, just like that and I cannot wait to read it.

Today, I made a difference, what did you make?