Good one Barr.... I always thought that teaching is the one of the noblest professions. I have never understood what low regard most Americans hold for teachers. My God, wouldn't you think that parents would value the education of their children. I have no words. Your experience of being blessed by having a special teacher who understood and encouraged you is certainly one that most of us can relate to. Why aren't teachers respected just as much as we respect doctors and lawyers. Perhaps it' s because they don't make nearly as much money. Perhaps if we ever paid teachers what they desired we would finally give them respect they truly deserve. Our values suck. We are in awe of how much money a person makes, instead valuing what they do for a living is and how they impact others. I'll end by saying my daughter Rachael is a special needs teacher in inner city Baltimore. She teaches virtually due to covid. Last week I stayed over her house and witnessed her teaching. Wow!!!!!!!!!! So proud of her. If only others would feel the same about their kids teachers.
Barry, we do need to encourage greater respect to the teachers who helped build us. Of course, everyone had a stinker here or there. On balance, our public education system has done a brilliant job.
My daughter is an administrator in Sea Cliff, LI. But for many years she taught in the Rockaway school district. A challenge at a young age she met with great enthusiasm. Those students needed more than a teacher, rather a role model, a friend. Budgets were tight and many teachers paid for supplies, and often covered students personal needs.
Years after my daughter left Rockaway, she kept in close contact with many she had taught and mentored. Teaching is a skill, a craft , the definitive muse to their kids.
They come into the world that way.
Let's make sure we provide a safe environment for all.
When we moved to Los Angeles eight years ago Paul started a second career as an elementary school teacher. I marvel at his patience. His heart and his small successes. Teachers are a gift. Yes not all are deserving of praise but from my front row seat, not everyone can do that job well.
Nice article that illustrates how important teachers are. How lucky you were to have someone to help you to want to learn and critically think. Unfortunately, teachers are ever increasingly restricted about teaching these skills. This is a loss to future generations. Thanks for sharing your story!
What we need is more Latin teachers!! Can't stand the lack of subtext to your writing. Did you vote for the legislation that would have raised the minimum wage of the Arizona teachers?What we need are more unions!! [ $135k on Long Island versus 45K in Arizona] Navigate that!!!
Good one Barr.... I always thought that teaching is the one of the noblest professions. I have never understood what low regard most Americans hold for teachers. My God, wouldn't you think that parents would value the education of their children. I have no words. Your experience of being blessed by having a special teacher who understood and encouraged you is certainly one that most of us can relate to. Why aren't teachers respected just as much as we respect doctors and lawyers. Perhaps it' s because they don't make nearly as much money. Perhaps if we ever paid teachers what they desired we would finally give them respect they truly deserve. Our values suck. We are in awe of how much money a person makes, instead valuing what they do for a living is and how they impact others. I'll end by saying my daughter Rachael is a special needs teacher in inner city Baltimore. She teaches virtually due to covid. Last week I stayed over her house and witnessed her teaching. Wow!!!!!!!!!! So proud of her. If only others would feel the same about their kids teachers.
Barry, we do need to encourage greater respect to the teachers who helped build us. Of course, everyone had a stinker here or there. On balance, our public education system has done a brilliant job.
My daughter is an administrator in Sea Cliff, LI. But for many years she taught in the Rockaway school district. A challenge at a young age she met with great enthusiasm. Those students needed more than a teacher, rather a role model, a friend. Budgets were tight and many teachers paid for supplies, and often covered students personal needs.
Years after my daughter left Rockaway, she kept in close contact with many she had taught and mentored. Teaching is a skill, a craft , the definitive muse to their kids.
They come into the world that way.
Let's make sure we provide a safe environment for all.
When we moved to Los Angeles eight years ago Paul started a second career as an elementary school teacher. I marvel at his patience. His heart and his small successes. Teachers are a gift. Yes not all are deserving of praise but from my front row seat, not everyone can do that job well.
Nice article that illustrates how important teachers are. How lucky you were to have someone to help you to want to learn and critically think. Unfortunately, teachers are ever increasingly restricted about teaching these skills. This is a loss to future generations. Thanks for sharing your story!
It’s amazing that the Plainview School District produced so many successful people - CEO’s, Lawyers, Doctors, Dentists,
Entertainers, Educators, etc. These days a complaint from one parent will ban a book.
By the way my dentist was one of my students and many of my students became teachers.
You were truly blessed to have such teachers.
Barrymore [ I never knew]!!
What we need is more Latin teachers!! Can't stand the lack of subtext to your writing. Did you vote for the legislation that would have raised the minimum wage of the Arizona teachers?What we need are more unions!! [ $135k on Long Island versus 45K in Arizona] Navigate that!!!
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