Art Education

I decided to become an art teacher, because I want to make a difference in people's lives.  I can't imagine having a job where I didn't feel like I was making a difference daily.  It would all become about the pay check and I would probably drive myself crazy never wanting to go to work.  I want to inspire students the way I have been inspired by my teachers.  Going into art seems rather selfish, while art education is very selfless.  I hope to find a balance between being an artist myself and being an educator.  I feel like working on my own art will make me a better, more inspired teacher.