After reading this chapter, you should be able to:

2-1 Describe what the expression “We teach who we are!” means.
2-2 Think about how the hidden curriculum affects the climate in the classroom.
2-3 Explore the support systems that are in place for new teachers.
2-4 Compare the lifelong learning needs of teachers with those in other professions.
2-5 Start your own teaching story as you explore teaching as a career.