As a child, I had several influential teachers who I often mistakenly called “mom” or “dad” because they had become so important in my life. They were talented individuals who probably could have chosen a different path and made a lot more money. I’ve taught before so maybe I’m a bit biased, but teachers are probably the most undervalued people in our society. They raise our kids when we’re too busy chasing cash. They serve as role models to youth growing up in single-family homes. They work all day in a chaotic environment and then take their work home just to be ready for the next day. Slam poet Taylor Mali has a few things to say about jack-a’s that say “those who cannot do, teach”.

Tags: education, poetry, slam, teachers

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