Should You be a Teacher?

Posted on July 2, 2008 by Lyn Newton

One thing that some people are concerned about before entering the teaching field is whether of not they will make a good teacher. Some believe that good teachers can be trained and others feel that they must be born. There is much to consider before entering college to become a teacher. First teaching is a profession that you must enjoy. It is not a job that you can simply tolerate day in and day out if you are unhappy. Many other jobs will gain you much more wealth than teaching. There are some who spend four years in college and … Continue reading →

Education Week in Review: Feb. 10 – Feb. 16

Posted on February 18, 2007 by Lyn Newton

This has been another great week in education at Families.com. I am now the only education writer. Although I miss having the opinions of a high school teacher, I will try to offer education information from all aspects of the spectrum. With all of the Valentine’s Day excitement, some of you may have missed a couple of articles this week. Therefore, here are snapshots from the week. Saturday, February 10 Self-Respect Verses Self-Esteem In this article, I discussed the difference between self-respect and self-esteem. While self-esteem is often easily acquired due to compliments from others, self-respect must be earned and … Continue reading →