As I'm preparing to go back to work, so many things have been going through my head. One thing is something that was said to me at my last job by a co-worker. She said "out of her ass" of course that you can't be a good teacher if you don't have kids. It wasn't directly said to me, but it was in a room full of teachers and I was the only childless one. I became pregnant with Irelyn about 2 months into the school year so it was probably during this time. I just remember hearing it and thinking "What a stupid thing to say. What is she talking about?" I didn't say anything to her because that is just not what I do, or ever have done. If people say things like that, the problem is them not me. I don't need to try to convince them they said something stupid because you can't change people like that. Anyways, as I think about this, I don't feel that I will be a different teacher now that I am a Mom. If you have the love of teaching kids- then it is a gift, not something you gain by becoming a Mom. So off to work I go (well in 3 weeks), until then I'll be at the beach!
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You're right. I'm always the one to speak up though and tell the person they're an idiot. I know you can't change people, but they should know I think they're an idiot. Ha ha. I don't have kids, but I loved teaching kinders and 1st grade so much.
So exciting that you're going to teach again! Enjoy the next three weeks. Can't wait to hear your teaching stories ;).
I probably should speak up but I find it tiring... That's why you are the lawyer ;)
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