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Mamob 
2:35am, August 31, 2009
"What Do Teachers Make"
The dinner guests were sitting around the table discussing life.
One man, a CEO, decided to explain the problem with education.
He argued, "What's a kid going to learn from someone
who decided his/her best option in life was to become a teacher?"
He reminded the other dinner guests what they say about teachers:
"Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach."
To emphasize his point he said to another guest,
"You're a teacher, Ned.
Be honest. What do you make?"
Ned, who had a reputation for honesty and frankness replied,
"You want to know what I make?"
(He paused for a second, then began...)
"Well, I make kids work harder than they ever thought they could.
"I make a C+ feel like the Congressional Medal of Honor.
"I make kids sit through 40 minutes of class time
when their parents can't make them sit for 5
without an iPod, Game Cube or movie rental.
"You want to know what I make?"
(he paused again and looked at each and every person at the table)
"I make kids wonder.
"I make them question.
"I make them apologize... and mean it.
"I make them have respect and take responsibility for their actions.
"I teach them to write and then I make them write.
Keyboarding isn't everything.
"I make them read, read, read.
"I make them show all their work in math.
They use their God-given brain, not the man-made calculator.
"I make my students from other countries
learn everything they need to know in English
while preserving their unique cultural identity.
"I make my classroom a place where all my students feel safe.
"I make my students stand, placing their hands over their heart
to say the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag...
One Nation Under God...
because we live in the United States of America.
"I make them understand that if they use the gifts they were given,
work hard, and follow their hearts, they can succeed in life."
(he paused one last time, then continued...)
"Then, when people try to judge me by what I make,
with me knowing money isn't everything,
I can hold my head up high and pay no attention
because they are ignorant...
You want to know what I make?
"I MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
What do you make, Mr. CEO?"
His jaw dropped, he went silent.
~~~~~~~~~~
THIS IS WORTH SENDING TO EVERY TEACHER YOU KNOW,
as well as:
All your "PERSONAL TEACHERS"...
such as mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, friends,
doctors, dentists,
care givers of all kinds,
and your spiritual leaders/teachers -
pastors/priests/clergy.
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I love this and WILL send it along! xoxoxo Cj
ddeadred
thanks ann, my mom used to teach. that is great, i`m going to print it out!!!!!! thanks again, dave
hunterD
My daughter will appreciate this. She is a third grade teacher and is paid in smiles.
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