A student's mother sent me something on facebook. This is why we teach, Republican teacher haters

[BrotherIvan]

3. You bet students remember

I always say a teacher could be one of the most important influences in your child's life. We all have the story of our favorite teacher, how much they meant to us and how much they taught us. WHY do we not respect them? WHY do parents allow these incredible role models to their children be treated this way. It is NOT like this in other countries where teaching is considered a calling and a highly respected profession.

Your student will always remember you and that must make you so proud. We had a memorial service for my mother a few weeks ago. She taught for 41 years, 5th & 6th grade. Students came whom she had 30 years ago. One said he became a teacher because of her and how she had helped him get his first job. She worked in a very tough neighborhood, but she earned a lot of respect and touched a lot of lives. But she and her friends all say they would never be a teacher now.