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Not a teacher, but ...

On disability for about 2 years. Worked 3 afternoons a week as a teacher in a child care center about 2 years ago. And, worked one morning a week as a preschool teacher last year.

I quit that job, because I'd planned to open a preschool-like program in my home this fall. However, the staff person I'd hired ended up being unreliable, and I decided that I didn't have time to find a qualified and appropriate replacement prior to beginning. So, I threw in the towel and withdrew my application.

I've also been doing some volunteering in the school system the past 2 years, 3x a week. Had planned not to continue that this year, when I was planning on opening program in my home. But, I have something set up again, since that fell through. Also, worked as a para for about 4 years, prior to that. (My previous background had been in social work, but, I've also always had a soft spot for, and and interest in, early childhood, and in education.)

Anyway, what I want to say is ... wow. Those of you that teach FT, with MS, have my respect. Teaching, as a 40+ hour a week job, is tough for healthy people, and you all just have my respect, doing it with the challenges MS presents us with.

I thoroughly the part time and volunteer things that I do. But, that's just it. They are part time and volunteer. And, I can choose where and when I work, and I can schedule my naps around them.

Kudos to the teachers!

~ Faith