I came across this article this morning and it had some really useful advice about what makes a "good teacher." Remember Edna Krabappel from the Simpsons? The entirely jaded but once optimistic educator who burnt out because of the flawed education system? Sure she has her own Wikipedia page, but that is because she is the only teacher on TV who smokes heavily, especially during school hours. I think we all had a Krabapple growing up. I think we all have the potential to become Krabapples.
Unfortunately there is no hotline to call when helicopter parents, crunching budgets, standardized testing, and children with behavioral issues seem like too much to continue on teaching. All you have as an educator is your determination to succeed and come through the journey of teaching knowing that you did help someone, if only in a very small way. So put down those cigarettes and brush the leaves out of your hair-- being a Krabapple is not for you.
Then pour yourself a nice cup of coffee and read this article.
Heather
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