I teach first grade for Chicago Public Schools in one of the most low performing schools in the state. JJ and I were brought it to help raise the scores. This is my 6th year teaching and my second year with Chicago Public schools. I can't figure out if I love it or not. There are too many factors. I will say that I love the younger kids more than the older kids. I also love teaching, actual teaching. I don't like our adminstration and that makes the job tougher and less enjoyable than it could be.
I have my Master's in curriculum and instruction and would love to work with curriculum development. I've done a bit of searching, but changing carreers is tough. Plus, I don't want to leave in the middle of the school year.
Public schools are crazy and there are many problems, but the inner city kids need good, capable, and caring teachers. That is what I try to provide them.
