"What Teachers Make"

Sometimes, I forget why I want to be a teacher. Memorizing all the theories, questioning whether or not I have it in me to be able to make a difference in kids' lives. This video is what I watch to remind myself why I want to be a teacher.

We've all heard that saying, "Those who can, do. And those who can't, teach," or people ask you, "Yeah, but how much do teachers make?" This is my reaction to those people. Also, I'd like to have them stand in front of a class of kids who are antsy for lunch and recess and teach them something they'll remember for the rest of their lives.

Below is a collection of poems from Taylor Mali as well, most of them humorous and some also serious and touching at the same time.

"Any Language, Much Less English"

"On Girls Lending Pens"

"I'll Fight you for the Library"

"Brave Seventh-Grade Viking Warrior"

"Miracle Worker"

"Like Totally Whatever"