I've never blogged before, but i'll make my first about how i think educators are mistreated and under paid. When you look at some of the highest paying jobs such as pro sports, doctors, vets. etc. i don"t see how those jobs are more important than a teacher. If you think about it, A lot of pro athletes get paid millions of dollars to practice and never even play a game. Why should a "player" of a pro sport who doesn't really play, get more money than a teacher. Lets think about it, would that player be where he is if it hadn't been for the coach that taught him what he needed in order to succeed? probably not. Not only did that coach teach him how to play the game but most likely he's also teaching the very same kid in the classroom to be a good student. How does a doctor or vet. know how to save a life? from a teacher. If it wasn't for teachers, we wouldn't have doctors, or sports, or anything else. In my opinion i believe the most valuable job to have is that of a teacher. Their is nothing more rewarding than to know you made a difference in a child's life and helped them become the pro they are. But at the same time, teachers don't really seem to get the respect they deserve. So maybe the next time you are sick or your sports team wins a championship, instead of just thanking them for there efforts, thank a teacher for producing the hero's you have and making it possible to have role models to look up to.