Shaky Reason to Join TFA # 4: You’ve never failed at anything in your life, and you’re sure you’ll be a great teacher.

Most TFA corps members have never failed at anything (or much of anything) before joining the program, and every single person I know in TFA felt like a failure at some point (or many points, or all the time) while teaching. This is not to say that you won’t become a good teacher, but you should not go into this program expecting instant success or personal glory. You will most likely be bitterly disappointed.