High school is a pivotal period in the life of every young person. All must trudge, fly or become dizzy. However, some of us never leave it: that is, teachers. In a country where public education is compulsory and intellect is considered a common value, the demand for educators will always be insatiable. However, it is difficult to find good educators. One of these educators is said to be a Nashvillian named Ms. Nelson. This woman not only taught, but she also enlightened. It was a revelation for me. I could be the same weird, quirky me in my chosen field and I could actually give others the great experience I had in that AP English class. Allowing children with great imaginations, like mine, to see that their way of thinking was actually a gift and could be used. Until my last year of high school, I chose the life of an English teacher because it was a profession; so that I can survive at least. Now it was something I could see myself doing. Of course, before I can return to high school, I have to dedicate years of my life and thousands of dollars to receive a “higher education.” Although I deeply believe that college has become mediocre, the process is necessary and somewhat elongated for future educators. As the Occupational Outlook Handbook points out, I simply need to “specialize in the subject matter I plan to teach while following a curriculum to prepare teachers” (2). This entitles you to the full curriculum of a normal bachelor's degree, with courses from an English major and all required education courses related to my specific major. Additionally, I will need to “merge theory with practice and allow myself to experience a year of teaching first-hand” (Outlook, 3). Simply put, I will need to apply for "an approved teacher training programme"....... middle of paper ...... an English teacher who has a sincere interest in his subject and can produce viable intellectuals in society. There's nothing more I can do right now than suck up my depression over my ever-increasing debt and finish college with as many classes as possible. All I can do is succeed, and maybe I'll never end up like our subject Susan. Works Cited United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Teachers – preschool, kindergarten, elementary, middle and secondary.” Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 edition. Ministry of Labor, December 18, 2007. Web. September 2009. Austin Peay State University. "English." Austin Peay State University Undergraduate Bulletin, 2009-2010 79.1 (June 2009): 333-340. Print.Fox, Dana L.. “From English Major to English Teacher: Two Case Studies.” The English Journal February 1995 Pp17-25.