I always thought that you had to be very intelligent to be a teacher. However, my feelings have changed. Yes, a teacher must have a certain level of knowledge but above all a desire to learn. Education is constantly evolving and not all students are the same. To become a teacher, you must therefore want to learn throughout your life. I believe that excellence in teaching is about building a genuine relationship with your students. Students are very perceptive and know when a relationship is superficial. As I reflect on my own experience, my high school agriculture teacher comes to mind. We had a good relationship. At first, he saw that I was a hard worker, but he also saw in me a leader that I didn't see in myself. I will never forget his words: “Never sell yourself short.” You have good qualities and this is not bragging. I believe that a good teacher can bring out qualities in a student that he or she may not be aware of..