I Don’t Think We’re Fully Grasping The Horror Of Being An Educator

It’s more than just disrespectful students and a school board that doesn’t have your back

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You go to college to become an educator. You learn things. You are hopeful. Ready to embark on the new adventure of imparting the knowledge you have.

Then the dream dies.

It dies along with low pay. No support. No protection. Yet, there are people who still want to teach. At the same time, there is a growing exodus of teachers wanting better.

Let’s explore why.

Teachers and the hunt for a place

As a teacher seeking a new apartment or home, one must articulate future plans. Predicting the future is challenging for anyone. Options like teaching summer school, taking a part-time job, or saving money to cover rent during those two months are logical steps.

Ideally, serving as an educator in America should merit two months of free rent, yet that remains a dream. My sister, a second-grade teacher, is resourceful and wise. She isn’t troubled by this, but I recognize the challenges it poses for her and other teachers.