tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post5099556608137806002..comments2023-10-05T03:12:14.296-07:00Comments on poemette: Career, anyone?----Sunday Scribblingsgautami tripathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04192356825699543613noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post-50738145465167528882007-10-18T04:19:00.000-07:002007-10-18T04:19:00.000-07:00I loved teaching (Chemistry, Biology and Physics) ...I loved teaching (Chemistry, Biology and Physics) in Malawi where all the students were motivated and attentive, i couldn't do it in the UK where teachers need to be disciplinarians (and administrators) more than they need to be teachers.Crafty Green Poethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02486633917197181851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post-32720239025593647432007-10-17T19:19:00.000-07:002007-10-17T19:19:00.000-07:00I am a teacher in the US, and I can relate to your...I am a teacher in the US, and I can relate to your experiences with kids who don't want to learn or be in school. And it is true that the love and affection from students who appreciate what we do is our reward.forgetfulonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07895803172098820967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post-59921012697512940912007-10-16T07:05:00.000-07:002007-10-16T07:05:00.000-07:00Chanced upon your blog through another one. Great ...Chanced upon your blog through another one. Great post. Few get this chance to make a difference to so many lives. I wish you great success in this noble profession of yours.Aprameyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07140542224541400285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post-76346993785921299172007-10-15T19:12:00.000-07:002007-10-15T19:12:00.000-07:00Its amazing you are doing what you love to do, and...Its amazing you are doing what you love to do, and I can only imagine teaching to be a very rewarding job. specially teaching the underpriviledged students, they need it the most, the good teachers to shape their lives....and give them the hope to dream of a different and a better life...I wish you all the best in life.<br><br>And thank you for your wishes, my appointment went better than I had expected it.anahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07414817964629791250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post-45044364580718300122007-10-15T05:09:00.000-07:002007-10-15T05:09:00.000-07:00I'm glad you enjoy the teaching and it gives y...I'm glad you enjoy the teaching and it gives you rewards. I could wish you the best, but perhaps more supplies would be useful.Brianhttp://hummingbunny.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post-41026692348642409922007-10-14T22:40:00.000-07:002007-10-14T22:40:00.000-07:00You sound like a great teacher under less-than-ide...You sound like a great teacher under less-than-ideal circumstances. Your students (especially your girls, it sounds like) are lucky to have you.Mardougrrlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08776656856182655271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post-4856474031558485682007-10-14T14:02:00.001-07:002007-10-14T14:02:00.001-07:00What a gift to give! It's more like a calling ...What a gift to give! It's more like a calling or vocation than a job. You can read more someday when you retire.colleenhttp://looseleafnotes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post-25200883519818304632007-10-14T14:02:00.000-07:002007-10-14T14:02:00.000-07:00i think your studens can be happy to have you as a...i think your studens can be happy to have you as a teacher.<br>thank youpolonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12631341810150848122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post-65374978595463838802007-10-14T13:50:00.000-07:002007-10-14T13:50:00.000-07:00Sounds like the girls and the school system are lu...Sounds like the girls and the school system are lucky to have you!DJParehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04029267667550203879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post-79614817188184411662007-10-14T09:43:00.000-07:002007-10-14T09:43:00.000-07:00Chemistry and Math, oh my! the former a tough nut ...Chemistry and Math, oh my! the former a tough nut to crack and the latter a fav. of mine, you must be brilliant in your field. I remember some of my teachers to this day, and stay in touch with a few them. Over the years- the teacher-student relationship has grown into something more mature... Teaching would be one of the most rewarding experiences, you chose well.ULhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15005895432233940416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post-19330170330509720712007-10-14T09:30:00.001-07:002007-10-14T09:30:00.001-07:00How fortunate you are to be doing what you love. A...How fortunate you are to be doing what you love. And to touch the minds of kids? Divine.Patoishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07764936858778730692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post-23671532603716495502007-10-14T09:30:00.000-07:002007-10-14T09:30:00.000-07:00It sounds like you teach under challenging circums...It sounds like you teach under challenging circumstances but as long as the kids want to learn, they will. I admire you for choosing this life's work.saralahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13054205963916941320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post-56959224033814424752007-10-14T07:15:00.000-07:002007-10-14T07:15:00.000-07:00Wonderful to learn more about you ... the children...Wonderful to learn more about you ... the children are fortunate to have you as their teacher. Peace, JP/debJane Poe (aka Deborah)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03120439923927414464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post-27256040436722566562007-10-14T06:58:00.000-07:002007-10-14T06:58:00.000-07:00It must be rewarding and frustrating to teach stud...It must be rewarding and frustrating to teach students but I'm glad you've chosen this as your work. The world needs more dedicated teachers like you.<br><br>Thanks for sharing your experience.Januaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13036651950996873368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post-89416054776760222512007-10-14T06:42:00.000-07:002007-10-14T06:42:00.000-07:00You are so lucky to have such a rewarding professi...You are so lucky to have such a rewarding profession. Teaching has been my dream job since I was a teenager. <br><br>A Librarian! My 15-year-old sister wants to be a librarian! That sounds like a neat job... sit and read, put away books, answer questions, and read some more! That does sound dreamy :o)Pen and the Swordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14007835767017361390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post-65556757804876171662007-10-14T06:21:00.000-07:002007-10-14T06:21:00.000-07:00Sounds like plenty of reward for all of the strugg...Sounds like plenty of reward for all of the struggle.<br><br>I enjoyed your post.Stacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08653276232520202151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post-42797421809063128762007-10-14T05:47:00.000-07:002007-10-14T05:47:00.000-07:00It is very fulfilling to be appreciated for your t...It is very fulfilling to be appreciated for your talents. I agree that this makes up for any lack in working conditions.<br><br>Teaching is arguably one of the most important professions. I have great respect for you and your skills!Jennifer Hickshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18351458993630972607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post-91298253745418547472007-10-14T02:11:00.000-07:002007-10-14T02:11:00.000-07:00I figured a few other teachers would wax eloquentl...I figured a few other teachers would wax eloquently about their jobs! <br><br>I was tempted by being a librarian as a child, but I don't think it corresponds to the criteria that make me love teaching so much.<br><br>I love your blog's new design, by the way!Betty C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17155852272383173880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post-78167282719754425312007-10-13T19:22:00.000-07:002007-10-13T19:22:00.000-07:00Thank goodness for teachers like you. You will be...Thank goodness for teachers like you. You will be remembered as having made a difference, it is nice to take that role seriously. <br>You chose the right profession.<br>xo<br>BlueGillian @ Indigo Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08845512494417503198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post-56837785308760550592007-10-13T19:11:00.000-07:002007-10-13T19:11:00.000-07:00I believe you have a wonderful job! You must be a ...I believe you have a wonderful job! You must be a determined woman to work in such poor conditions and yet you seem so high spirited! I do believe teaching is an awesome job!Just Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06461423815235750171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post-54903954579425039192007-10-13T15:50:00.000-07:002007-10-13T15:50:00.000-07:00it's always refreshing to see good people invo...it's always refreshing to see good people involved in careers that reach out to the masses<br><br>:)Reflekshinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15691883868843839849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post-2421781914090553982007-10-13T14:51:00.000-07:002007-10-13T14:51:00.000-07:00I don't think there is any profession more rew...I don't think there is any profession more rewarding than one where you can truly make a difference in someone's life.Robinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02409530202277375625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post-31403496937989880452007-10-13T13:59:00.000-07:002007-10-13T13:59:00.000-07:00I'm sure many of those girls look up to you. I...I'm sure many of those girls look up to you. It's a spiritually rewarding job.Gilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14764043301335852527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post-83600408922953195812007-10-13T13:21:00.000-07:002007-10-13T13:21:00.000-07:00glad you're doing what you love!glad you're doing what you love!Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15149139820474072721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6820615718469502862.post-61890584484067300142007-10-13T11:53:00.000-07:002007-10-13T11:53:00.000-07:00I knew your post would be an interesting one! your...I knew your post would be an interesting one! your students are very fortunate. a good teacher is a real gem.tricia stirlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15462109680971905741noreply@blogger.com