Think about the best teachers you have had. Do you still know their names? Why were they good teachers? How did they influence your life?
Think about teachers you didn't think were very good. Why didn't you consider them good teachers? Regardless of how good they were, did they have any influence on your life?
Which aspects of teaching do you look forward to the most? Which aspects give you the greatest concern? What do you see as the major challenges facing teachers today?
Think about education in general. Do you believe most schools are doing a good job? Or do you believe schools are in lots of trouble and need serious reform? Do you see yourself as a person who can help schools become better?
