The Podcast that is on Teachers' side!

Name: It's hard out here for a teacher
Complete show length: 5: 25
Episode 1: The many problems teachers face
Intro music clip: "I want Candy!"

Hello students, teachers, and anyone else who is reading this. Welcome to the podcast that is for all teachers across the world no matter what grade level you teach! Many of you are probably wondering what does a student like me understand about a teacher's problems. I understand alot because I once wanted to become a teacher, that is until I witnessed first hand how extreme and pressuring the life of an ordinary teacher is! Many people look at the lives of teachers and think it is incredibly easy. I use to think; "how hard is it to control a bunch of running nosed rugrats?" Let me tell you, I realized it's not easy at all. From dealing with kids with behavioral issues or parents with attitudes, life is hard out here for a teacher! Now with me today is a special friend of mine who can tell you her experiences in the challenging world of teaching. I would like to introduce everyone to my guest, Ms. Waters!

Segement 2: Ms. Water's story of teaching
Song: "No more Drama"

Ms. Waters, welcome to my podcast! Now there is a few things I would like to ask you if that it is okay. Ms. Waters: "It's fine". Okay then let's start!

Me: Why did you become a teacher?
Ms.Waters: I became a teacher to help kids find their way. I admired teachers because they were able to give themselves to their students and I wanted to be able to do that as well.
Me: I'm sure your students will appreciate all you have given to them but are there times when teaching becomes difficult?
Ms. Waters: Teaching becomes difficult for me when there are factors prohibting my students from learning. For me teaching becomes difficult when you are trying to provide a love for the child. You might have a case where there is a child who is hungry and isn't fed properly at home. You find yourself masking your emotions in order to help the child when in reality what you want to do is scream at whoever is causing the child such pain and suffering.
Me: I can see where that becomes difficult. It sounds like you know that situation from personal experience but of all the experiences you had of being a teacher, which one will you remember the absolute most?
Ms. Waters: The most memorable experience I've had has to be when I re-met a former student of mine named Kia. Kia was my first obstacle in teaching. She was out of control with extreme behavioral issues. There were times she would coil herself around me and she absolutely hated home. In spite of her actions, I could tell she loved school. I did my best to provide for her and become a role model for her. Time passed and I was teaching at another school. I remember the office telling me I had a visitor and I had no idea who it was. As I walking down the hallway, I saw a tall dark chocolate lady walking towards me. As I got closer I recognized her as Nakia and I cried. She told me she caught different buses just to come out here and see me and we just hugged and cried in each other's arms. That was definately an experience I will never forget.
Me: Ms. Waters, I thank you so much for your time and I'm sure my audience will agree with me as well!
Ms. Waters: Well thank you for having me Alicia. *Laughs*

Segment 3: Teaching may not be easy but it is worth it!
Song: "In the Morning"

So you know after hearing Ms. Waters, maybe teaching isn't that bad after all. There is something so heart-warming about knowing that you are making a difference in a child's life. I mean, yeah, you still get those knuckle heads who you secretly just want throw out the door, but at the end of the day, teaching is the most significant career in all of America. Teachers are the ones who provide us with the education to be presidents, doctors, lawyers, even Mcdonald's employees. We need teachers, and without them America will be a country full of uneducated citizens. So next time you see your teacher or former one, you make sure to thank them for the contributions they made in your life. Teaching may not be easy to them but once they saw the difference they made in your life...they felt it was worth it.