For the last few months since the latest school shooting happened, countless people have asked me the burning question "Aren't you afraid of getting shot if you become a teacher?" I honestly hate that question, because I know my answer.

My answer is, yes.

I am indeed afraid that one day I might be faced with that situation. BUT since I believe in God, and believe that He will protect me, I know that He does have a plan for my life. God already knows the events that are going to take place once I become a teacher. I just have to trust Him.

Although I may have a little bit of fear about this, it is not enough to make me change my major.

I am halfway done with college at this point, and honestly, it is really hard and quite impossible to change your passions in life. I have a huge heart and passion for children, and even more so for helping people. Ever since I was younger, I always knew that I loved to do things for others. When I turned 13 and started babysitting, I realized how much I love children. I am almost 20 now, and still babysitting to this day. Kids always put a smile on my face and so much joy in my heart.

I am so excited to one day have my own classroom filled with students, that I will be able to pour into every day. Being a teacher is a challenge for so many different reasons, but now with school shootings become a norm, there are a lot more challenges rising. Teachers have to be aware, and ready to protect their students in the face of an incident.

I have been asked if I would be willing to give my life for my students, and I would say yes to that as well.

It is not something that I should have to think about right now, but as a teacher, I want to be able to protect my students and make sure that they are safe and unharmed.

It's pretty scary to have to think about this stuff and consider the possibilities of what might happen in the future, but it is a sad reality that all future teachers are living in.