Entry# 6- What do teacher's make?

As a future educator, I often find myself being asked, "why would I choose to be a teacher if they do not make that much money?" And of course, I always respond, "life is not about money!"

But, really what do teachers make? Well I have a friend who would like to share with you exactly what a teachers make.

 Being an educator is not a simple job and can easily become a 12+ hour work day and it is true that we are all under paid for what we do. And for the congressmen and women who do not believe that schools need more money (and we are talking about money going to the school and not the superintendent's pocket), they will never understand the amount of work we put into making sure we have law abiding citizens for the future.

It is not about money in my pocket! It is about the spark of joy when a child finally "gets it" and the smiles on their face when they achieve. It is the support I will provide for the children with troubled homes, the hungry tummies I will feed and make sure they have food to take home. It is the fact that I know that I will have 30+ young minds to mold and create a classroom that is culturally empathetic and runs on collaboration. It will be my job to inspire the future presidents, entrepreneurs, artists, musicians, and TEACHERS!