I'd just like to add one more cent's worth on this evolving
value-of-teachers thread. IMHO, one of the most important aspects of a
teacher's job has not really been considered:
the incredible responsibility of nurturing every child's enthusiasm for
lifelong learning
One false step and that passion for knowledge can be snuffed out. Anyone
who has integrity works hard. Waking up every morning with the knowledge
that your actions influence the character-building process of many
children, that's a pretty heavy work load to carry! I know I'm being
simplistic, that there are lots of factors involved in a child's
development, but I also know that a teacher can be a powerful force,
positive or negative.
All I can say is that I have immense respect for teachers who recognize
that responsibility and take it on tirelessly.
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>Date: Fri, 19 Jan 1996 05:15:21 -0800
>From: Joe Nagel <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: Volunteer Coordinator
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>re: Cathy Brady's comment:
>
>I didn't catch the first part of this discussion, but as far as working
>hard, I've also long thought that teachers had one of the roughest roads to
>travel. Until my wife opened a small, self-owned business (bookstore) and I
>started to meet a few other small retail business owners. The thirty-second
>pee break is a necessary skill.
>
>One couple I met recently owns two stores, and they each run one of them.
>The hours? They get out of bed at 5:00 am and close the doors at about 9:00
>pm, six days a week, for five years. And no, they're not planning on
>staying married much longer.....
>
>But hours aren't the whole picture, of course. There's stress, danger, etc.
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