Leslie Knope–the iconic queen of where hard work meets comedy. Every episode I watch, I felt like I could relate to her in the sense that she reminds me quite like a education major. From her passion for work, to her attempt to boost everyone's excitement around her, she never fails to bring that burst of energy to the room. Quite frankly, I am surprised she's not a teacher at the rate she is going because she certainly describes our lives to the point.

1. When you can't stay mad at a student for more than 5 minutes:

2. When you create a killer lesson plan:

3. When you create a lesson plan you hate:

4. When it's the first day of school:

5. When you love to share your love for school:

6. When you meet another teacher:

7. When you get so into lesson planning you stay at school for 1,973 extra hours:

8. When someone tells you you aren't going to make any money:

9. When your bank account tells you to stop going to Target:

10. When you hear the phrase, "Those who can't, teach.":

11. When you realize it's only Monday:

12. When someone says, "Ugh you must have so much fun all day!":

13. When you find yourself easily satisfied with a new box of crayons and stickers:

14. When you call your mom in a panic wondering how you're actually going to embark on this profession: