One of my teachers showed us this video today in class. It is incredibly inspirational for current and future teachers. It's a great reminder that what we make, as educators, is worth so much more than money. What we make is invaluable. Check it out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrKGmwhcOGg
I loved that video! I watched the original one (without the actors) a while ago, but this one is nice too! Every time I watch it it gives me chills. I wish people would see and accept that side of us, and stop all the hating of teachers.
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you that we make more than the money. Switching from Nursing to Education, I heard a lot of crap about the money decrease I would experience. Couldn't people just realize it was about way more than that to me.
ReplyDeleteThis gave me goosebumps when it was shown in class! Like Alanna, I was given lots of crap from my parents and others about switching from a major (where I could be making over $100,000 a year) to teaching. I just told all the haters that at least I would be in a job where I was happy, not miserable. People just need to realize there is much more to life than your salary. I am so glad you posted this video for everyone to see :)
ReplyDeleteI love Taylor Mali. You MUST check out his other videos! Last semester in one of my classes we had some of our professors former students come in and for whatever reason we ended up on youtube and watched a different Taylor Mali video. Well after that we had to check out the rest of his work. My professor had never heard of him until that moment and then in his other class the following week (I had him for 2 different classes) he made our entire class watch his word video to "what teachers make". My class was in awe. it is truly an inspirational video.
ReplyDeleteFirst off, your background is very creative and artsy! Second, I'm really glad you posted this video. I've never seen his work before so it was nice for you to share it with everyone. Like the others have said, this video gave me chills! It's straight to the point and stands up for what teachers really believe in!
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