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Teacher by day, Mommy by night
Juggling the demands (and insanity) of being a high school teacher, a wife, and a mother to a toddler
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Kids are cool
Here are three reasons why I am so pleased to work with teenagers all day:
1. They are truly kind, sweet individuals when it comes down to it. There was a newspaper article about teacher lay-offs yesterday, and so many kids came to me and said things like, "This school wouldn't be the same without you," "Who would I talk to?", and "I'm not worried about you Ms H; you'll be here next year." So unexpected and so kind. 2. They will do almost anything I ask. We read Shakespeare's sonnet "Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer's Day", which is rather difficult to understand. I gave them the assignment to write an original poem responding to the speaker (he basically tells a woman she'll be ugly one day), and I was worried they wouldn't do the assignment. But they amazed me! Their poems are clever and funny and totally wonderful. 3. They show up when it counts. I teach an 8th period for upper class men who need to repeat English 9, 10, or 12 for an hour after school every day. I have at least 30 kids show up every day and they are respectful and intelligent. We have great conversations about literature and they obviously care about doing well. I have the best job. 3 comments from 3 users
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posted by
creatress
on Mar 7, 2008 at 11:56 AM
posted by
hmoeckli
on Mar 7, 2008 at 06:12 PM
I'm trying to be as positive as possible. Aside from my initial rant, I going to try to say only things that are affirming and constructive about teaching. I really want everyone to know how much I love my job. I hoping that the powers that be come to their senses soon. I thank everyone for their kind wishes and support. :) posted by
blahblahblah
on Mar 8, 2008 at 02:46 PM
You are a terrific teacher! Thank you for all of your hard work.
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It's teachers like you (and parents like us! ;) ) who help make those children into the wonderful young adults they are. Hats off to all the amazing teachers out there and the hard, real work you do every day.
The school cuts are horrific. I can't believe the State of CA is doing this.