Why did you decide to become an art educator

Sample work from previous students.

Today (October 5th) I asked K why she decided to become an art teacher. Her answer, I feel is very common amongst teachers, she was inspired by a former teacher. I am very intrigued by the number of people who also claim this reason, as do I. I find it interesting that one person, or in some cases several, can have such a profound impact on you as to influence your decision to go into a certain career. Perhaps in the future I will investigate this phenomenon further, while also including the question "Were they all good teachers/experiences?" which I feel is not always addressed, or that the experiences may be rose tinted.
K Rob interview