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DiamondGirl
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How much does a teacher make?
I know you have probably all read this a time or two but with all the teacher bashing I thought this would brighten our spirits 
He says the problem with teachers is, "What's a kid going to learn
from someone who decided his best option in life was to become a teacher?"
He reminds the other dinner guests that it's true what they say about
teachers:
Those who can, do; those who can't, teach.
I decide to bite my tongue instead of his
and resist the temptation to remind the other dinner guests
that it's also true what they say about lawyers.
Because we're eating, after all, and this is polite company.
"I mean, you¹re a teacher, Taylor," he says.
"Be honest. What do you make?"
And I wish he hadn't done that
(asked me to be honest)
because, you see, I have a policy
about honesty and ***-kicking:
if you ask for it, I have to let you have it.
You want to know what I make?
I make kids work harder than they ever thought they could.
I can make a C+ feel like a Congressional medal of honor
and an A- feel like a slap in the face.
How dare you waste my time with anything less than your very best.
I make kids sit through 40 minutes of study hall
in absolute silence. No, you may not work in groups.
No, you may not ask a question.
Why won't I let you get a drink of water?
Because you're not thirsty, you're bored, that's why.
I make parents tremble in fear when I call home:
I hope I haven't called at a bad time,
I just wanted to talk to you about something Billy said today.
Billy said, "Leave the kid alone. I still cry sometimes, don't you?"
And it was the noblest act of courage I have ever seen.
I make parents see their children for who they are
and what they can be.
You want to know what I make?
I make kids wonder,
I make them question.
I make them criticize.
I make them apologize and mean it.
I make them write, write, write.
And then I make them read.
I make them spell definitely beautiful, definitely beautiful, definitely
beautiful
over and over and over again until they will never misspell
either one of those words again.
I make them show all their work in math.
And hide it on their final drafts in English.
I make them understand that if you got this (brains)
then you follow this (heart) and if someone ever tries to judge you
by what you make, you give them this (the finger).
Let me break it down for you, so you know what I say is true:
I make a goddamn difference! What about you?
Message edited 11/15/2010 7:32:30 PM.
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MissJones
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Re: How much does a teacher make?
 I LOVE IT!!!
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Re: How much does a teacher make?
Posted by DiamondGirl
.........that it's also true what they say about lawyers.
Which is what, exactly? The only thing I know to be said over and over again about law and lawyers is that the person who represents him or herself has a fool for a client. Most of my friends went into teaching. I certainly do not bash teachers but I do not expect remarks like, "you know what they say about lawyers." Deep down in places you don't talk about at cocktail parties, you need lawyers. And by the way, I make a huge difference also. Sorry if someone offended you at some point but please do not generalize about another profession if you don't want it done to yours.
Message edited 11/13/2010 8:13:01 PM.
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CAMCaps
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Re: How much does a teacher make?
Posted by Kerie-is-so-very
Posted by DiamondGirl
.........that it's also true what they say about lawyers.
Which is what, exactly? The only thing I know to be said over and over again about law and lawyers is that the person who represents him or herself has a fool for a client. Most of my friends went into teaching. I certainly do not bash teachers but I do not expect remarks like, "you know what they say about lawyers." Deep down in places you don't talk about at cocktail parties, you need lawyers. And by the way, I make a huge difference also. Sorry if someone offended you at some point but please do not generalize about another profession if you don't want it done to yours.
I think this is a chain email, not an actual conversation she had at a dinner party.
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| Posted 11/13/10 9:09 PM |
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Re: How much does a teacher make?
Posted by CAMCaps
Posted by Kerie-is-so-very
Posted by DiamondGirl
.........that it's also true what they say about lawyers.
Which is what, exactly? The only thing I know to be said over and over again about law and lawyers is that the person who represents him or herself has a fool for a client. Most of my friends went into teaching. I certainly do not bash teachers but I do not expect remarks like, "you know what they say about lawyers." Deep down in places you don't talk about at cocktail parties, you need lawyers. And by the way, I make a huge difference also. Sorry if someone offended you at some point but please do not generalize about another profession if you don't want it done to yours.
I think this is a chain email, not an actual conversation she had at a dinner party.
Sorry, I haven't seen it but I was probably left out any time it was forwarded because my response is probably rather predictable. Sorry again.
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| Posted 11/13/10 10:13 PM |
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GraceAndAdam
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Re: How much does a teacher make?
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| Posted 11/14/10 8:38 AM |
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ricaim
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Re: How much does a teacher make?
I don't know who wrote it, but you can actually hear a guy say it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxsOVK4syxU
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| Posted 11/14/10 9:05 AM |
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MrsPowers
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Re: How much does a teacher make?
That is great!
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| Posted 11/14/10 1:27 PM |
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nel
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Re: How much does a teacher make?
It's Taylor Mali's poem -- he's amazing. All of his poetry is. But this one is definitely my favorite. 
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| Posted 11/14/10 1:27 PM |
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DiamondGirl
You are my I love you
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Re: How much does a teacher make?
Posted by Kerie-is-so-very
Posted by DiamondGirl
.........that it's also true what they say about lawyers.
Which is what, exactly? The only thing I know to be said over and over again about law and lawyers is that the person who represents him or herself has a fool for a client. Most of my friends went into teaching. I certainly do not bash teachers but I do not expect remarks like, "you know what they say about lawyers." Deep down in places you don't talk about at cocktail parties, you need lawyers. And by the way, I make a huge difference also. Sorry if someone offended you at some point but please do not generalize about another profession if you don't want it done to yours.
I did not write this. I read it and posted it.
My father and brother are both attorneys. They are wonderful stand up men. I have NOTHING against attorneys.
I was posting this for my fellow educators. Not to bash attorneys or anyone else.
Message edited 11/14/2010 8:48:41 PM.
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| Posted 11/14/10 8:47 PM |
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labonnevie
sometimes 1+1= 4 <3
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Re: How much does a teacher make?
this is great!!!
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| Posted 11/14/10 9:16 PM |
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FakeOut
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Re: How much does a teacher make?
This just made my night and makes me remember why I became a teacher and love what I do. Even in the midst of report cards and parent conferences. THANK YOU!
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