1. @tes because I leave work feeling like a superhero, without having to don the lycra #WhyITeach #worldteachersday pic.twitter.com/MMO59RwGfB

   - Josie Kitchiner (@Josie_Kitchiner) October 5, 2015

2. “There’s no other job that’s as challenging, confusing, or demanding as teaching, but sometimes ‘thank you’ means the world.” - @MissKateWoz

3. For the trips with great pupils and great views #WhyITeach #geographyteacher #holderness @tes pic.twitter.com/mjGfC5716o

   - DOwen (@MrOwenGeography) October 5, 2015

4. “Stickers, stamps, tea and going to bat for my kids who might not have anyone on their side other than me. Being there.” - @SocialistTeach

5. #WhyITeach, because every child deserves a champion; an adult who will never give up on them. @tesusa pic.twitter.com/EJRrLbeP8Z

   - Erica Magnusson (@EricaMagnusson) October 5, 2015

6. “It’s fun” - @ConorHeaven

7. #WhyITeach #worldteachersday @tes pic.twitter.com/BA8PITVMgh

   - St Oswald’s (@StOswaldsCE) October 5, 2015

8. “To give children choice, independence, broadened minds, ambition, creativity and resilience to carry them through life.” - @SusanCMiles

9. Because the girls never fail to amaze us with their talent, ambition and fresh thinking #whyiteach #ruletheworld @tes pic.twitter.com/9MOLDuWIEK

   - SHSK School (@SHSKSchool) October 5, 2015

10. “So few careers can satiate an unhealthy stationery fetish.” - @swest_teach

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