I am a teacher, a parent, and I have a 2nd job. I still found the time to teach my children how to be decent human beings. Many people assume that teachers have all the time in the world and no families of their own.
I am a 2nd grade teacher and I teach cursive. I also spend a lot of time teaching and modeling how to be kind and accept those who are different than us. That being said, I do have to teach my students how to read, write, and do math. Not everything can be placed on teachers! We do…Â
Alcoholism is a terrible disease that effects not only the alcoholic but the family as well. My husband is a recovering alcoholic. He has been in jail at least 3 times, both in-patient and out-patient rehab numerous times, we had to declare bankruptcy, we lost our house, he lost a…Â
As a teacher I totally understand where she is coming from about parent involvement. But.......she should have not posted about gifts teachers do not want. I never, ever expect gifts from my students. Any gift I get is truly appreciated from mugs, to socks, to candles, to gift cards.…Â
As a teacher I would never, ever give my students a grade for bringing or not bringing in supplies!
Unfortunately teachers and parents are expected to purchase needed supplies for the classroom. I am so under paid it is ridiculous and many parents are in the same situation as I am.…Â
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