Well being of the profession I must respond to this. I live in a state that has very high standards and will not hire me as a full-time teacher because I am not certified. I came to this profession 3 years ago for personal reasons but since then have felt that it was my calling. I have prepared myself to take the necessary classes to be certified regardless of the pay because "it's my calling". Someone "WHETHER QUALIFIED ON PAPER OR NOT" has to teach our children.
To those who have responded to this post if you feel as you do I would suggest that you please write to the head of your local school board expressing how you feel and follow up on it even if you have to go over their heads. Our children are our future. Even though I may not be qualified "on paper" to teach I am more than qualified to "reach" some of our most disadvantaged children. One of my students called me tonight to let me know of her situation. She is 17 years old and had a baby last year right after her mother died. She has been in foster care and abused. I was glad that she called me and will do anything to help her.
So keep in mind what our 7 Founders had when they started this great sisterhood. We need to be about helping our children in everyway we can. Whether we are teachers, subs, unqualifed, uncertified or whatever. Our children need us and we can influence them in very positive ways. So contact your local officials to raise the salaries and benefits so more qualified people will be attracted to the profession of our Beloved Founders.
GREATER SERVICE, GREATER PROGRESS
[This message has been edited by BlueReign (edited July 30, 2000).]
[This message has been edited by BlueReign (edited July 30, 2000).]
[This message has been edited by BlueReign (edited July 30, 2000).]
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