A word about teachers and teaching...

My sister is a retired teacher. In an email, she wrote this about teaching and teachers. I thought it was worth sharing.

"Today is one of those gorgeous days just hinting at fall—hard to explain, isn't it?  Suddenly, mornings are crisp, the leaves are tired, and things are sobering—perhaps it's the return to school. Remember? We used to think September—now things are well underway in August. We have a lot to answer for as teachers. On the other hand, I worked terribly hard, and most days shot my best shot. I'm proud of my fellow teachers. One would be hard pressed to find a group of more decent people. It's not especially "cool" to be a teacher—disgustingly middle class, decidedly altruistic for the most part. Teaching is not a job one can "fake" for any length of time."

My sister was a great art teacher and remains a great artist. She was also an English major, and taught English on occasion. 

I have met many teachers while working with Skills Iowa. It's a great bunch of people.

Jim Lippold

Skills Iowa Project Leader