Comments on Teacher Salaries

I have had enough. The very first thing people say when telling them you’re a teacher is, “Oh, you can’t make very much money teaching.”

Is it really all just about money? Many people seem to think they are experts on the public school system because they went through it. It’s like saying you’re an expert on aviation because you take airplane rides frequently.

People spout off these comments without any knowledge on the subject whatsoever. Granted, I do not make a senior banker’s salary, but I hate that my salary is compared to that of someone working at McDonald’s. Everyone reiterates the importance of education, but we do not respect teachers. Before anyone decides that they are an expert on public education, they should spend a few months teaching instead of just making back seat observations.