tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058349215223700929.post6605192700330497781..comments2023-03-25T04:31:59.721-04:00Comments on One Literacy Coach: It's In My BloodDiana Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09983334708228942464noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058349215223700929.post-85651756652201705822013-06-11T15:06:31.156-04:002013-06-11T15:06:31.156-04:00You can give your reasons and suggestions on his c...You can give your reasons and suggestions on his career choice, but eventually he has to make the decision. I think it is admirable that your son wants to be a teacher and is not afraid to say so at age of 16.Terje https://www.blogger.com/profile/13569210226711674834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058349215223700929.post-68484219709220976392013-05-15T08:17:03.642-04:002013-05-15T08:17:03.642-04:00Teaching, unfortunately or maybe fortunately, is a...Teaching, unfortunately or maybe fortunately, is and should be a calling. We need clear-headed, non-followers, who will stand up and say that the emperor has no clothes. So much is wrong with our society and education now that I fear we will never be able to fix it. I'd like to see the end of first graders being so stressed out that they are chewing on clothing. I'd like to see kindergarteners socializing and not reading and writing (gasp). I'd like to see preschoolers at home in momma's arms pointing to butterflies and baking cookies. <br />We have too many people in education who are not called to teach, and who get caught up in tides and go with any new flow that comes down the mountain.<br />Sorry...this is a post, not a comment! <br />If he's a teacher, then that is what he will be, regardless of the field he enters. Even engineers need people to show them the "how" and "why".Donna Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738281869266957726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058349215223700929.post-88295801311573239312013-04-17T18:55:47.515-04:002013-04-17T18:55:47.515-04:00I think your son said it the best: "It is in ...I think your son said it the best: "It is in my blood." How can you argue with that?Jaanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027755562339582129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058349215223700929.post-69313547221382388722013-04-16T18:22:40.618-04:002013-04-16T18:22:40.618-04:00I have two daughters who are teachers. At times w...I have two daughters who are teachers. At times when things are tough, I am sorry that they have followed me into this field. But mostly, I am so proud of them for the good work they are doing to change the lives of children.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058349215223700929.post-7901902017521255222013-04-16T14:21:25.098-04:002013-04-16T14:21:25.098-04:00Hmmm. Bright kids do make good teachers. And we ne...Hmmm. Bright kids do make good teachers. And we need them, as role models in other areas as well. But I do know what you mean. Both of my kids teach within their other, outside of education, professions. They are naturals and know how important it is.FranRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14162628080472320083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1058349215223700929.post-85672424328976128112013-04-16T08:00:51.086-04:002013-04-16T08:00:51.086-04:00Things are different now, Diana, but we need the y...Things are different now, Diana, but we need the young and the passionate to enter education. They are the future and they will make the difference. I understand your concern, but if it's his passion....No one could have talked you out of, could they? And, he is 16. He could change his mind a few times! Deb Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861392500601183208noreply@blogger.com