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Tribute To Teachers - Constanza

 Tribute to Teachers - Constanza

Upon my soapbox I protest
    that teachers schooling young and old,
    be honored like they're made of gold.

How small in payment we invest
    with expectations raised sky high,
    still, underpaid we can't deny.

For educators, my request,
    to legislate to change the laws
    for student ratios just cause.

In government we do divest
    to raise the bar in public schools;
    give teachers much more needed tools

and raise all pay at their behest!
    Without these changes I do fear
    few will want a teaching career.


Upon my soapbox I protest
how small in payment we invest
For educators, my request,
In government we do divest
and raise all pay at their behest!

6-20-2018


A poem with a message ' Poetry Contest
Sponsor	stephen pennell

Constanza Contest ~Second Place~
Sponsor Emile Pinet 



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Swetha Vangaveti January 28, 2019 at 9:52 AM Congratulations Connie. I am surprised to know that it's not only where I live the teachers go unrecognised. It's sad to know that it happens in the other parts of the world too. I still remember my mom opposing to the career choice I made. I wanted to become a teacher and I faced staunch opposition from her who herself is a teacher. Of course, I am a teacher now. Proud but afraid if this would become the last generation of teachers. Connie Marcum Wong January 28, 2019 at 10:14 AM We need teachers like you Swetha. I supported teachers before two of my children became teachers. It is a difficult underappreciated job. I do believe it is a calling. Thank you very much Swetha. xxoo

Lindsay Laurie July 24, 2018 at 1:17 AM Hello Connie … my wife worked along teachers in classrooms. Anybody who thinks a teachers life is paradise needs a few re-educating lessons themselves. It is a very stressful demanding occupation that definitely needs more reward - thank you Connie - Lindsay

Susan Gentry July 17, 2018 at 9:36 AM Congratulations on your top win. :) how awesome that you invented this poem form. It's an awesome read and a challenge to write but not too hard you'd give up. :)

Dale Gregory Cozart July 17, 2018 at 8:14 AM This is great, Connie! It's almost like you invented the form or something! Congrats on your win.

Andrea Dietrich July 16, 2018 at 5:55 PM No one deserves a congrats morer than the creator of the form herself!! Way to go, Connie. Loved this one first time I saw it. I can't believe I did not realize its deadline in time to enter. Connie Marcum Wong July 24, 2018 at 10:31 PM I had you and others in mind when I wrote it Andrea, thanks a lot. : )

Brian Densham July 16, 2018 at 12:24 PM Nicely done! Congratulations!

Emile Pinet July 16, 2018 at 12:06 PM Congratulations Connie, your poem earned "Second place" in my contest, it was a very tough contest to judge, well done my friend, Emile. Connie Marcum Wong July 16, 2018 at 9:34 PM I appreciate you giving my Constanza a top placement Emile. I am enjoying reading all of them. Thanks so much for using this form for your contest. Hugs, Connie ; )

Susan Gentry July 13, 2018 at 5:50 AM A wonderful tribute and the Constanza worked beautifully with this. I can just say ditto for what everyone has said about teachers. A great profession, underpaid and under appreciated for all they do and are expected to do.

Kim Rodrigues July 10, 2018 at 7:03 AM When a parent criticizes a teacher, without true cause, they criticize the one who would stand between their child and harm, an furthermore the one who provides the building blocks for all walks of life. In turn a teacher is held to the highest standard to protect and teach each one. It is a great calling! Nice one!

Maria Williams July 9, 2018 at 5:44 AM I have a niece who is a teacher Connie, your words ring so true, teachers everywhere seem to be in the same predicament it seems. Passion for their profession and to their students seem to go unnoticed. Overworked and underpaid. So good to hear that you have two children who are educators. I sincerely hope they get the appreciation that they deserve. An amazing write....Maria hugs

Alexis Y. June 26, 2018 at 7:48 AM Hi Connie, This is a good tribute piece to not only your son and daughter but teachers everywhere. I agree teacher's don't get treated like they deserve to be treated. They are under paid often over looked. Why? They are often the first ones to notice the future doctors, lawyers, scientists and etc. of the world. Excellent write:-) Alexis

Judy Ball June 26, 2018 at 6:49 AM Excellent job Connie. My daughter is an educator too but because of the low pay and long hours has opened her own preschool instead. She works for the town we live in and is one of their highest paid care givers. All the parents love her because she really does teach the children. Great job here. Bravo God Bless, JB

Mark Peterson June 25, 2018 at 9:16 PM A challenging form and you the master of its fate. And its message resonates and rings vital truth, in short supply, so it would seem. This is lovely work, dear friend.

Jan Allison June 25, 2018 at 11:51 AM Bravo for speaking out Connie, no wonder there is a massive shortage in teachers and their pay and working conditions can be terrible and kudos to you and your family for being educators:-) hugs jan xx

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty June 25, 2018 at 7:34 AM In our country the regular teachers are well-paid. But sorry to say, in most of the cases, they cannot deliver with full appreciation, in many states of India.Regards Connie. Have a nice time.

Viv Wigley June 24, 2018 at 12:49 AM Indeed, Connie, it appears the world over teachers get a raw deal. Keep thumping the box. Viv x

Matthew Anish June 22, 2018 at 6:02 PM My sister, my father and myself ate educators. I remember some good teachers and some nasty ones. The good ones are shining stars in my heart! Nice tribute! Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Warren Doll June 21, 2018 at 9:34 AM Connie, your poem exposes the injustice that teachers must bear. Yet, they remain dedicated to their students and profession. I had so many wonderful teachers that helped me be who I am today. I'll never forget them. I'll never understand why they don't receive adequate salaries. Great write //Warren :)

Paul Callus June 21, 2018 at 8:26 AM Hi Connie...I am proud to have formed part of the teaching profession, but it is not an easy one as some seem to think. As regards wages, you do well to point out that many teachers are underpaid! Best regards // paul

Richard Lamoureux June 21, 2018 at 7:54 AM You must be very proud. It is a very Honorable profession. Connie Marcum Wong June 21, 2018 at 3:32 PM Teaching changes lives and it is an honor, Richard, to know that. Thank you. : )

Lyric Man June 20, 2018 at 11:29 PM Connie, this is such a great tribute to teachers in general and to your son and daughter specifically! Connie Marcum Wong June 21, 2018 at 12:47 AM Thank hou Dave. I teach as well, but in the healing art of Reiki. : )

Eve Roper June 20, 2018 at 7:03 PM nice they picked a wonderful jobs, but it is low payed Hugs Eve ~ ‘ * Connie Marcum Wong June 21, 2018 at 12:58 AM Most teachers love to teach regwrdless of the pay, but there must be reform as to the worth teachers provide. Thank you Eve. xxoo : )

Vijay Pandit June 20, 2018 at 4:50 PM I agree with the sentiments..teachers deserve recognition from all branches of government and public at large, worldwide. Teachers are overworked and underpaid, worldwide. Lovely tribute Connie..best for a win. Connie Marcum Wong June 20, 2018 at 5:13 PM I so agree with your comment Vijay. Thank you! : )

Charlie Smith June 20, 2018 at 3:23 PM Sadly, such a small price paid for knowledge. Case well made Connie...

Carolyn Devonshire June 20, 2018 at 3:12 PM You have highlighted a pressing concern that affects the quality of everyone's lives, though they may not realize. Until teachers are paid what they deserve, schools will continue to turn out young people ill-prepared to succeed. Florida's teachers are paid nearly $10,000 below the national average and we are 29th in student achievement. Shameful! Excellent poem, Connie. Love, Carolyn Connie Marcum Wong June 20, 2018 at 3:53 PM Hawaii pays teachers $10,000 less per year than the average state wide rate, yet our cost of living almost rivals New York which is the highest teacher paid salaries. Alaska Teachers make $10,000.more per year than Hawaii. My Kids teach in California. We need more teachers who will be drawn to a teaching career when we value their skills with the pay they deserve. Thank you Carolyn. xxoo

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