What teachers make..................

The dinner guests were sitting around the table discussing life.

One man, a CEO, decided to explain the problem with education. He argued, "What's a kid going to learn from someone who decided his best option in life was to become a teacher?"

To stress his point he said to another guest; "You're a teacher,
Bonnie. Be honest. What do you make?"

Bonnie, who had a reputation for honesty and frankness replied,
"You want to know what I make?" (She paused for a second, then began...)

"Well, I make kids work harder than they ever thought they
could..

I make kids sit through 40 minutes of class time when their
parents can't make them sit for 5 without an I Pod, Game Cube or movie rental.

You want to know what I make?" (She paused again and looked at each and every person at the table)

"I make kids wonder.

I make them question.

I make them apologize and mean it.

I make them have respect and take responsibility for their
actions.

I teach them to write and then I make them write. Keyboarding
isn't everything.

I make them read, read, read.

I make them show all their work in math. They use their God
given brain, not the man-made calculator.

I make my students from other countries learn everything they
need to know about English while preserving their unique cultural identity.

I make my classroom a place where all my students feel safe.

Finally, I make them understand that if they use the gifts they
were given, work hard and follow their hearts, they can succeed in life."

(Bonnie paused one last time and then continued.)

"Then, when people try to judge me by what I make, with me
knowing money isn't everything, I can hold my head up high and pay no attention because they are ignorant. You want to know what I make? I MAKE A DIFFERENCE."

"What do you make Mr. CEO?" His jaw dropped, he went silent.

Teaching is... the profession that makes all other professions
possible!

As a retired teacher, a big AMEN!

Oh thank you so much! This is by far the best I've read on this board. I am so proud to call myself a teacher-retired after 33 years. God bless every soul in every classroom!

Needed this after a long day - in the classroom - starting year #34. Thanks!

Well stated! Thanks.

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As a fellow teacher - VERY good!

From a retired school librarian :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Thank you so much, Jodie. My husband and daughter are teachers and will thoroughly enjoy your story.

As another retired teacher, AMEN AMEN AMEN...Naomi
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Excellent! I'm going to give a copy to my DGS to take to his teachers!

As the Nana of an ADHD kid who was regarded as a "discipline problem" in kindergarten and Grade 1 and is now succeeding in Grade 5 in all subjects at the advanced level, I know this to be true!!

well said....thank-you :)

Thank you, well said myself and two daughter are teacher, I will share this with them

As a future teacher, it never fails to amaze me how undervalued teaching as a profession is. I should have moved to Finland (it's a very competitive and highly valued career there)!

Without teachers, there would be no other careers!

As someone working on her degree in elementary and special eduction - I say amen !!

Thank you! I will be retiring from teaching in Dec. and needed a confirmation that it was all worth it!

What MawMaw said!!

Thanks

Right on from all the teachers in my family, including retired little old me!!

I'm not a school teacher, but did teach 3-5 grade girls Sunday school class for awhile. Also, I come from a long line of school teachers. An excellent post! Teachers, especially in today's world need more praise and appreciate than ever.. Thanks to all the retired teachers, current and future teachers on this board. Kudos to you...

Teachers are never given the credit they deserve.
Thank you teachers for me being able to read, otherwise I could not understand all the odd symbles that make up words so I can enjoy this board.

As a teacher I thank you for this. I am going to send it to my fellow teachers.

I think this Bonnie was my boss lady! Lead Teacher in Alternative (think America's Most Wanted)for 30+ years. The lady taught me so much!!

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my Daughter is a 3rd grade teacher..i will share this with her..she works so hard at her chosen profession..loves her kids, and they love her too..

As a retired teacher I think this says it all.

I heard THAT!

This was great! Hats off to all the teachers & especially those who "retired" from teaching.

very well said.

Ditto!!!

I am a retired teacher and I could not agree more. Many times I was criticized for the summer vacation, Spring break and Christmas vacation we had. Not one of the critics had any idea how hard we elementary teachers worked every school day. My biggest challenge ever was 43 students in a mixed grade 2 and 3. Then I had to go home and be fresh for the family. No sir they did not pay me enough.

Amen!

Teachers are highly respected in Asia. Why not here? I think America has some of its priorities skewed.

Yes, we do. Thanks from another retired teacher for the reminder of all the good teachers do.

Couldn't say it better!

So very well said! From a retired special education teacher of high school students.

Retired teacher and I love it! I especially like the last line.

Good Answer

I am a retired day care teacher and so many people think that all I did was baby sit. NOT so. We teach kids starting with infants through kindergaren and they are taught to recognize there name in writing by age one. They are read to, do painting hands and brush, explore science by feeling and touching and mixing things. This is just a small part but each child I sent into kindergarten knew how to spell and write their names, recognized opposites, colors. letters and numbers. I think that is a bit more than baby sitting. Most teacherr are great and deserve a whole lot more than they get. I was often asked if I could not find a better job. I think I had the best job in the world and would not trade it to be anything else/

I just sent this to my granddaughter and her new husband. He is a Jr. HS band director and she is finishing college to be an elementary school teacher.

I agree.

very well said !