A Teacher’s Perspective

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I started my 24th year of teaching this fall. I have seen ups and downs of all sorts. I never imagined my toughest years would come after two decades of experience. Yet, here we are.

I was once committed and dedicated to my craft. I found joy and inspiration daily from both the children in my classes and my colleagues. I truly believed the secret to a better society was to be found in educating our youth. I wanted to be…