I’ve been teaching for seventeen years. Nine years at elementary school, and 8 years at middle school. Learned a lot along the way, especially what teaching methods work best with various classes and subjects, but also how to deal with problems with discipline, something every teacher faces in this district. I will be honest with you–it wasn’t always an easy ride, and I experienced a few really bad days, days when I considered quitting teaching. Teaching by playing, putting emphasis on communication and creativity, I really feel it is the best we can do for the children, to help them develop their full potential. It is the only experience I have so far, but at the same time I believe my education, and all the courses I went to, prepared me for the role of a teacher at an elementary school