[tcsparky]

This is my 10th year teaching. Would I suggest someone else teach? It depends on the person. You have to be a very special type to get into and enjoy teaching. I would hate doing what my friend Adam does (sales) but he is great at it. However, I would never let him into a classroom to teach. I am a great teacher, and work hard. Every school is different. I hated my job at some schools, loved it at others. I liked high school and middle school, it depended on the place. I will take a leave of absence next year to get my master's. I will miss some things, and be glad to not have to deal with others. Teaching is a mixed bag, good and bad. Again, there's a special type needed for long-term happiness and success.