Heros

I thought I had nothing ot write about today until I read a discussion post in one of my classes. I read a comment made about special education teachers spending most of their time doing paper work and needed to teach real classes at times. It made me mad and then I realized that maybe I read it wrong. I am not sure but it mad eme realize how at times people can misunderstand the written word or at least take things the wrong way. I am sure this person did not mean to insult special education teachers in general and as I read others responses I got the impression I was not the only one that took a slight offense as to what was said.
I am sure that to some a special education teacher might seem like a paper pusher and have it easy because of the smaller class sizes but they are so much more. They do teach and also have a mountain of paper work but hey are also so much more to so many people, especially their students and the families they work with.
I know that the teachers I work with put in so many hours after school and on weekends that they work 7 days a week and seem to never get caught up. They do this because they care; as do all educators. They are not the bearers of bad news or come into a classroom to tell the general education teacher how to teach. They collaborate and consult with the teachers so that students can get the education they deserve and need.
I wonder if perhaps this person has had some negative experiences or perhaps very little experience. I hope that this person does not take offense to my defending these teachers or their dedication.
I did vent to my family and felt that a more mellow venting here would help. It has helped.