This book has a simple title -- Teaching. Teaching implies action. This is a book about how and why you should take action to become a teacher -- not just any teacher, but a well-prepared, committed, engaging, skilled, effective, and creative teacher. This book is also about educators who came before you, their motivations, and their accomplishments. These historical accounts will help you understand the business of education. You will also learn about how schools are funded, who is in charge, and how schools impact society. - Introduction.