I have always loved teaching children. The ability to see a child understand a concept that has been discouraging to them for so long is a wonderful feeling. I am in my fifth year as an elementary teacher on Chicago's south side. I've had the privilege to teach so many students in grades kindergarten through second grade. They've shown me that hard work pays off. I consider myself truly lucky to teach primary children because of their natural love of learning. I believe that if we don't...