There will always be required lessons in the curriculum, but the lessons students learn outside of the classroom are the most valuable. Curriculum seems to be a drawback in today's education. Students learn at different paces, levels and styles. Although I strongly believe in the importance of educating all of my students, I find that having to teach a set list of topics puts a strain on teachers. This is not to say that I would not teach to the best of my ability, I feel that I will have little room to teach the way I want while still accomplishing teaching the curriculum. Students must learn to be responsible, respectful, open-minded and honest. I believe there are no greater lessons than life lessons. I will possess the ability to teach my students how to be role models in society and that is a reason in itself to wake up every morning and teach. There will be the best and worst days of your life; it's not important once you get into school