tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6812046869761166535.post5339535533128713635..comments2023-10-26T05:30:03.282-07:00Comments on 4th Works: Chris Van Allsburg Author StudyMary Dresselhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13075041481724481705noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6812046869761166535.post-49043985228764527292015-03-05T04:27:10.063-08:002015-03-05T04:27:10.063-08:00Mary,
I know where you are coming from when you t...Mary,<br /><br />I know where you are coming from when you talk about the increased expectations of teachers. I can remember when I first taught I would do a "Friday art activity" - just for fun. That seems quaint now with all of the expectations heaped on teachers' shoulders. I've been teaching fourth grade now for over 20 years. I should be able to breeze through each day. But, just yesterday for example, I arrived at school at 7:20 and left at 5:00. I came home and ate dinner with my family and then worked on IEP paperwork and grading papers until 8:30 when I finally told, myself, "Enough! Take a break!" <br /><br />You take pride in what you do and have a work ethic second to none. You are one of the most driven and creative teachers that I have ever met. You are a truly exceptional teacher who always puts the needs of your student first. Never let the "other stuff" get you down. Just focus on doing what you do well - teach.<br /><br />Shane<br /><a href="http://mathisfundamental.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Math is FunDamental</a><br />Shane Pranskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07841784678964728422noreply@blogger.com