User talk:Wwieg001

Teaching philosophy
I agree with your views on wasting so much money on programs such as the SOL's and No Child Left Behind. What I hope to accomplish when I become a teacher is to teach the students what they need to know for "real" life. I just hope that in the future schools will see that they need to budget their funds better and apply the money to useful programs. Kutla001 (talk) 03:10, 10 September 2008 (UTC)

Nice to meet you William. I too have experienced what seems like a teacher "burn-out" over the SOLs, and it is unfortunate. It sounds like you have the right idea and approach to teaching. I think that you would bring a great deal of insight and life experience to your classroom. I agree with you also about technology. I was originally a computer programming student, back ages ago before the Internet and agree that integrating technology into the classroom is crucial. You make a great point about learning and being well rounded. To much focus is on the SOL mandatory quota. I enjoyed reading your page. Myanc004 (talk) 03:08, 14 September 2008 (UTC)

Hello, William! It was relieving to hear from someone else who is able and willing to identify the obvious lack of warmth felt for the students and their schools by the very ones who currently teach! I, too, feel that children deserve better than this; having summers off is not a good reason to stay in the profession of teaching. My hope and prayer is that these people are only making light of difficult situations and that they really do sustain a true passion for children's learning. Anyway, it's great to hear that someone like you is truly interested in changing the face of today's system for the sake of all of our children. Good luck and thank you!Riddle00579942marie (talk) 18:47, 20 September 2008 (UTC)