The Value of Teaching
I have yet to talk to a veteran teacher of more than 5 years that hasn’t agreed that teaching has changed in the last several years. It has felt as though it has gotten more stressful, more challenging, and overwhelming. Many have left teaching due to burn out or frustration. Many others find themselves asking, “Is it worth it?” I do feel like it was my calling to be a teacher. I resisted it as a teen and young adult as nearly everyone in my family is/was a teacher. Grandpa was an assistant principal and coach of multiple sports. Grandma was an English teacher and school Librarian. Aunt was a history teacher-turned lawyer-turned Law professor. One Uncle was an art teacher. Another Uncle was an engineering professor. Dad was in business education. Mom was a preschool teacher and parent educator. One Brother is head of a school of engineering. Other Brother teaches middle school math and history. The list goes on…. What kept calling me back was the joy I got from working...