We were living in Denver, Colorado, and I was teaching high school. I asked the kids to write a short story, so I thought I should write some myself. Votes: 3
The goal isn't to be successful; it's to be happy. And so it doesn't matter if I'm doing things in New York or teaching high school or I drop it altogether and sell coffee. The goal is to be happy, and people and relationships are what makes you happy. Votes: 3
Money buys the most experienced teachers, less-crowded classrooms, high-quality teaching materials, and after-school programs. Votes: 1
My father, Robert Ernst, was teaching as an architect at the technical high school of our city. Votes: 1
If I had my choice, every high school would be teaching financial literacy along with math and science. Votes: 1
My younger sister retired a few years ago after a 30-year career teaching history and social studies at an inner-city high school. Votes: 1
In high school, I decided I wanted to learn guitar, so I picked it up and starting teaching myself some basic chords and started playing with friends. Guitar inherently lends itself to be guitar music, especially when you're not good at guitar. Votes: 1
Certainly by the time I was in seventh grade, I knew I had to have a long education if I wanted to become an astronomer, but I figured I'd try it, and if I didn't get far enough, I could always end up teaching in high school or math or physics. Votes: 1
I didn't take the typical path and go to college after high school. Instead, I saved up money from teaching dance classes and moved to L.A. But my family was so supportive - I never felt pressure from them. It's crucial to find a support system, even if it's not your family. Votes: 1
I'd be satisfied just coaching in high school. I turned down a number of colleges when I was teaching in South Bend, Indiana, before I went into the service. I honestly believe that if I hadn't enlisted in the service, I would never have left high school teaching. I'm sure I would have never left. Votes: 1
In 100 years we have gone from teaching Latin and Greek in High School to teaching remedial English in college. Votes: 0
Teaching high school was my real training as a novelist: it got me out of my head, and (at least a little) out of books, and invested me in the lives of others and the world around me.
Teaching high school in an inner-city school is not an easy task. Every teacher is responsible for 150 teenagers. The amount of work is just mind-boggling. Remember, you're not just doing a job. You have these kids' futures in your hand; you have to inspire them.
High expectations are the key to everything. Votes: 4 Sam Walton
Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school. Votes: 8 Albert Einstein
It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge. Votes: 4 Albert Einstein