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Whether you're a permanent teacher, supply teacher or student teacher, you'll find others in the same situation on our Staffroom forum.

Jess Green poem about teachers.

11 replies

phlebasconsidered · 05/04/2014 14:43

This is exactly how I feel!
Apart from the drop down dead in front of the class bit. I'll have left before that. I hope.

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BobPatSamandIgglePiggle · 05/04/2014 14:52

This made me cry.

I am a teacher too.

phlebasconsidered · 05/04/2014 16:11

I think she's brilliant. And her solid honesty in wanting to help and teach shines through, she so clearly pins down the problems. i want to pat her on the back.

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EvilTwins · 05/04/2014 18:28

I welled up too - the bit about spending just enough time with your own kids to fend off the guilt slightly. Hmm

lechers · 05/04/2014 18:35

I too loved it. So eloquently expressed.

fridayfreedom · 05/04/2014 18:57

Amazingly done...loved it!

Lara2 · 05/04/2014 19:50

This is awesome!

pudding25 · 05/04/2014 20:01

Just been emailed this. Amazing

TinyDiamond · 05/04/2014 22:02

I keep getting really emotional as she is my friend! It has gone viral last 72 hours and I am so happy for her Grin

TinyDiamond · 05/04/2014 22:02

ps check out all her other stuff, obviously

Feenie · 05/04/2014 22:18

the bit about spending just enough time with your own kids to fend off the guilt slightly

That got me too, eviltwins Sad

Lara2 · 06/04/2014 19:58

TinyDiamond, I just checked out her website. I just love all her stuff - it makes you catch your breath. If you see her, tell her she's incredible and can she do some gigs down south please?

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