They are undervalued and unappreciated.
It is a stressful and challenging profession and they are rarely given the credit they deserve!
They are seen as individuals who did not qualify to study into other or better professions.
Their qualifications are mostly seen as easy to achieve and less important than others, but they chose to teach in environments that may not be as cozy and comfortable as having a private office.
They do not only teach students the basics of reading, writing and counting, but they are developing the minds of the future adult generation.
Their work does not start in the morning and end in the afternoon.
No way! Not even holidays are complete holidays.
They are overworked and underpaid.
Lesson-planning is not as easy as you might think. Preparing to stand in front of 25 or more pairs of eyes IS NOT THAT EASY!
Huge responsibilities rest on their shoulders.
Keeping students safe from harm, discipline, emotional support, being a role model to everyone watching, grading and piles and piles of paperwork. The list is never-ending!
