Sunday, September 5, 2010
Can't sleep, so I figured I'd get up and grade. My heart is troubled and I'm wishing I had done something else with my life other than teaching—at least in part. I have only ever wanted to teach, but more and more the joy of it is dissipating. Inevitably, someone is unhappy with our choices, dismayed by our supposed lack of judgement, and distraught over our expectations. I suppose that happens in any line of work, but when you work so hard to provide the best for students and people shoot down your efforts while hiding behind the statements of "teachers aren't paid enough, and I support teachers," you begin to wonder if it is all worth it. When will we feel the support we supposedly have from parents?
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Goodie, I've been gone for a little more than a week and already I miss you so much. I know that teaching hasn't been as rewarding lately, but know that without you there are many of us who could not craft a proper essay or express an idea in it's entirety with the facts to back it up. You've helped me become whatever it is I'm transforming into, and you're doing the same for others. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I'd be interested to see what you would do if you weren't a teacher. I almost can't picture anything else.
-CricKet