I am a teacher, which means I am a counselor, referee, computer tech, Mom, secretary, disciplinarian, drill Sargent, reading specialist, holder of all knowledge (not true, but what some students think), scientist, cheerleader, shoulder to cry on, engineer, trouble shooter, referee (yes I said that twice), educator, learner, leader, the end to all gossip (really it stops with me), and whatever else I need to be for my students to succeed.
The Teacher is not nearly valued enough, and why is that. We help raise your kids. We teach them…you revere the Doctors who keep them healthy, and they only spend a total of 15 minutes at a time with your child. I spend the entire day with them. I comfort them, I encourage them, I am there for them even when they think no one is on their side. I cheer for them at all sorts of after-school events. I cry when they fail or are hurt. I am proud when they reach that achievement.
It’s not teacher appreciation week, but take a minute and thank a teacher. Tell them you understand and appreciate what they do. You might just make a bad day, a great day for that teacher.
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