[waialua359]

With a degree in EE, MBA, teaching certificate in Science and Math with 18 years of experience in education, here are a few "general" comments:
1. Teachers in general are underpaid for the high expectations and "miracles" they are supposed to perform day in and day out. Whether they reach it or not, is another debate.
2. Teachers are not equipped with the facilities, adequate training, and time to do a good job.
3. The support staff you often see in businesses that are "essential" to surviving, are not found in schools. Teachers are often left with the task of doing it all.
4. While some may argue that many teachers are not highly qualified or intelligent enough vs. those in industry, I personally feel it's not the most important attribute. I've seen enough people with PhD's that cant even teach a simple lesson that students will understand and apply.
Personal determination and a caring attitude goes a long way in getting kids to learn and apply themselves.