Turning in my P.R. keys
Going back to those
who might need me
Classes full of
boisterous, jostling
kids
talking too loud
not worrying
about the mechanics
of English grammar
they say
The Count of Monte Cristo
is too boring
Pride and Prejudice is also
I almost might agree
but its really about
building character
deepening understanding
as I well remember
my own distaste
for A Tale of Two Cities
meaningless outline
crafted by a would-be
English teacher long ago
I must make them see
knowledge is power
build in them
the drive to succeed
teach them a little
something about humanity
and respect
Respect others
Respect themselves
I will have
50 minutes per day
to accomplish this
Teaching is a lot
of things
and not for the
faint of heart….
So, are you a teacher? Sorry if this seems daft but I thought you had some sort of customer relations job. Anyway, definitely challenging to be a teacher and there are so many subjects that make the eyes glaze over. I guess it’s all about exercising the mind though.
Marissa, you are exactly right..I have been working in public relations but I’m going to teach now after not doing it for quite awhile…nervous, ha ha!
Oh my goodness. You’ll have to let us know how it goes. I’m sure that will make for some interesting poetry!
You are right – teaching is not for the faint of heart! I substituted at the high school level for a couple of years and decided I did not want to go back and get certified to teach but it was a good experience. Good luck – you will do great!
Thank you..that’s what I’m doing, substituting until a permanent position opens up…
I salute you for taking on a teaching job! It is never easy to switch career path even more so to choose such a selfless role! Thank you for taking out your effort, your patience and your emotions to share the knowledge to the next generations.
Thank you for the wonderful words. Yes it is true, investing in young people is the best thing for the future.
I admire teachers very much. I was a middle school language arts teacher in the beginning of my career.
In the end, loved preschool special education (8 children with special needs integrated with 4 typically developing children twice daily) for my last 9 years. I retired due to not completing my Master’s degree before 2008-No Child Left Behind Act.
It was always fun in my classrooms to decorate and help set things up for the year. You will be anazing, L. T.
I am sending you big hugs for this special profession. You are touching lives, L.T.
Thank you so much for your words of encouragement. I am substitute teaching in order to see if I can take on a permanent position. I just had a class of 2nd graders on Friday…first time in ten years back in the classroom…it was wild, ha ha!
You’re welcome! I have 7 grandchildren and they are each an individual. I can just imagine second graders! Oh my, what fun and quite challenging. 🙂