To Teach or Not to teach?

Marvella Benward: Teaching is a 'VERY STRESSFUL' field to go into. It is also a 'VERY REWARDING' field. I have been teaching 26 years and every year gets harder and harder....stress wise. I love teaching but also can't wait until each break to revamp.It is very normal to be stressed and not know what to do. I don't know a teacher any where that could honestly tell you teaching is an easy job. It isn't! Plain and simple....it is extremely stressful but the kids need us. I tell my kids they will be my kids forever...not just the year they are in my class. And I mean it. I made a My Space page last summer and my Friends list is mostly kids I have taught through the years. It is so rewarding to have them invite me as their friend. I LOVE seeing pictures of their families and reading their accomplishments.I feel very blessed to have had the oportunity to be a teacher. Somedays....most days....I can hardly get out of the bed (I'm not a morning person)...but once I g! et to school and start getting my hugs and I love you Ms. Dee...I'm glad I chose to get up and have a blessed day. :):):)A.S.A.P. Always Say A PrayerHe is listening and will answer.Love, Bear Hugs & Angel Kisses,Ms. Dee...Show more

Clement Viscarro: If you really like teaching do it... But set it straight at your interviews that you ar all about discipline

Marcel Then: I would have to agree that teaching is a very stressful job, and I have only been teaching for 5 years (this august will start year 6). I completly understand where you are coming from about discipline, and unfortunatly there is not magic answer because as you probably already know each class is different from year to year so what worked one year may not work the next. You have to start the year explaining your expectations and discipline procedures to your class. I was always told while going to school to get my teaching degree not to smile until December, but that is almost impossible especi! ally when you have a class full of students hugging you. I hav! e not followed the no smiling advise, but I do stress to my class about how important discipline is. I also tell the parents of my students what I expect as far as behavior and consequences. Good luck in whatever it is you decide.......Show more

Venetta Coulbourne: You obviously have a gift to share, and I think it is wise of you to take time to reflect on where to share it. Have you tried a retreat to get away from your usual routine and look at your gift from a different location? Have you prayed, if you believe in pray? There is nothing wrong with taking a break to determine when and if you will return to teaching and under what conditions. I hope you find an answer that gives you resolution and peace. Blessings.