No teacher ever got into this profession for the money! I mean, really?! If we wanted to be rich, we would have been a doctor or a lawyer. We may not have a lot of money, but we are rich in so many other ways. This is what I said to my kids today as part of my explanation as to why we rallied at the capital yesterday. I explained so much more to them, but I think the thing that really made their day was for me to tell them that I didn't need money to be rich-- I am teacher! I have so many blessings in my life-- I'm a grand-daughter, daughter, sister, wife, cousin, friend, aunt, teacher. I don't know if many people know that I actually hold a Bachelors of Business Admin as well as having a degree in Elementary Education. I can remember visiting my mom at her school and feeling right at home, smiling at the kids and seeing the joy come over those teachers faces! Are we happy every single day? No, but who is? Do we enjoy our breaks? Yes, wouldn't you?! Does it mean I love my job any less? No! Every waking moment I'm thinking about stuff I can do in my classroom. I am constantly critiquing myself--Was that good enough? Did I explain that well enough? I wanted my kids to understand that I'm there--with them and for them. I'm not rich with money, but I am the richest person in the world because God wanted me to be a teacher. I firmly believe, in my heart of hearts, that God new all along while I was getting a business degree that I would find my way. Teaching is my passion. I love every minute of it--even on my worst days (Don't judge, we all have them!)
I am not a big politics person, but within the last year I have become very aware of the Educational politics as it directly affects my life and my job. Do I understand it all--Ha! NO!! I understand enough and what I don't I'm not afraid to ask! With all this being said, I feel it's very important for my kids to know--There were thousands of teachers, parents, and students fighting for YOU!!! I shared with them this morning and they watched a young man deliver the most touching poem. They were awed and taken aback at how powerful he was, at how he addressed our legislatures so directly at the end of his poem, and yet one said, "It's really sad he has to address them and say PUT OUR TEACHERS FIRST!" My kids know! I am open with them! I want them to see the important stuff. I want them to know, WE GOT YOUR BACK! I want them to know--YOU HAVE A VOICE! No matter your age--YOU HAVE A VOICE! One young lady is making her voice heard! I am proud she is stepping up but I am more proud that she put in her letter EXACTLY what her teacher has said, THAT GOD PUT ME HERE and I AM NOT RICH IN MONEY BUT RICH IN BLESSINGS!
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