they burned out hacks counting the hours il retirement?
discovered a reservoir of strength and inspiration that others lack?<< Of the veterans I know there are a few types. Ones that are so out of touch with what is going on with their students personal lives that they remain unaffected. They teach the same lessons they taught 20 years ago. Another group are the ones that are doing their best, getting burned out, but rather than trying to make themselves happy by finding something they enjoy more they feel stuck. They have taught for a billion years so there is nowhere else they feel they can go now. It would be nice if some of these guys moved to teaching methods. They at least know what is going on in the classroom and might find that they actually enjoy teaching adults how to put their skills to work effectively in today's classroom. The youngest group is the most innocent and idealistic. Coming out of college with an ED. degree and expecting it to be just like when they were in school, before gangs, violence, and other family issues tha
