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An experience that significantly influenced my academic interest in education stems from the death of my uncle. In today’s society, students spend more time at school than at home. Therefore, teachers must be in-tune with their students. If teachers cared mo ....

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.... him into trouble or make him successful. He was a full time student, but he was on the wrong road and his teachers had no idea. If only one teacher had taken the initiative to try to help my uncle with his interest in pharmaceuticals, maybe he could have used his knowledge in a positive way. Teachers are supposed to be role models and people that teenagers can talk to, whether they are having trouble at home, need someone who may understand them better, or for actual help in the class. I know that I want to be a part of the education system and I want to work with teenagers, whether it be as a high school teacher or possibly as a high school co ....