And just to clarify I am not claiming poverty or destitution from teaching, you can live a comfortable lifestyle but you will be living closer to check to check than living the american dream.
I just think teachers should be paid closer to what they are being asked to do. A lot was made about the burden cops are being put under, well a lot of those same things teachers are asked to deal with concerning societal issues.
I never realized how much is asked of teachers until being in a classroom full time, with all of the testing pressures and "theories" on teaching that people want to implement it is way over a 40 hrs a week.
It has come a long way from reading textbooks and handing out worksheets.
And I love my job but I am a different cat that actually enjoys most interactions with kids and does not take stuff personally.
These kids can be brutal if they find a weak spot.