How do I become a teacher?

The first step, and most obvious answer to that is, graduate from UMF education program, but there is more to being a teacher than just a piece of paper on the wall. In my opinion if you can say to yourself, "I can do that" or "I want to do that" to the list of thoughts below, then you have made the first step in becoming a teacher.
Becoming a teacher is a multiphase process that should be looked at with great levity and with an eye to the long-term serious nature of the profession. A teacher is not someone that just 'knows stuff' they have to know the information and be able to give it back to students of all ages in ways that they can understand and can learn.
Becoming a teacher means putting the desire for the biggest house, most expensive car and all the coolest gadets a little more in perspective, because we aren't paid like rock stars.
Becoming a teacher means receiving pleasure from the little things, a student getting that 'I get it now' look when they learn material for the first time, or a student being excited about a project or about getting a student through a particularly rough area when they are really struggling.
Becoming a teacher means being able to share yourself and put yourself out in front of people every day. Making yourself responsible for not just any children you have, but all of the children you will see every day in your classrooms.

To become a teacher, you have to start with yourself.

Knowing about the pay scale and the amount of sacrifice involved has anyone changed their mind about teaching?