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learnteach ([personal profile] learnteach) wrote2006-12-05 11:59 am

Nothing works.

Not the microwave, not the copier, not my projector, not the students, not the discipline system...somedays I wonder why I show up here at all.

Really do.

[identity profile] ermine-rat.livejournal.com 2006-12-05 09:13 pm (UTC)(link)
three reasons: June, July and August!

having an intangible goal is a bit frustrating, but there is a lot of stuff these kids get from you that isn't measured. Like for instance, they may not have an authority figure in their life who qualifies as a 'normal' person, and at this age, they may stop looking for one. there are always eyes upon you.