While recording a recent podcast, I was told jokingly that I "[was] not a real teacher." It was an interesting statement to make, with a gross underestimation of the amount of professional training I have taken to get to where I am today.
But never mind all of that. If you do want to check out that episode...follow the link below:
9: Why Some Parents Prefer Homeschooling - with Mrs. Kimberly Gawne by Legendary Educator (spotify.com)
What stood out to me is that the statement was made, following the idea that anyone who teaches outside of the public school system is not a real teacher. Because if you are a real professional, you should be working in a government-run institution, right?
WRONG. And here I talk about all the reasons why, and then some.
