Kerry, Thank you for this thoughtful response to M...

Kerry, Thank you for this thoughtful response to Ms. Fine's essay. After more than 15 years in education, I've seen too many young teachers choose to leave the profession. And heard too many comments about how "easy" our job is. I experience frustrations every day, but come back the next day because I love my students, I love helping them see the world in a different way, and I love watching them come to understand something new for the first time. They make me laugh and keep me optimistic about the future. I, too, teach because I can.