Journal 8

Outside of a teacher position, in which of the governing roles (legislator, principal, superintendent, and school board member) would you most like to serve? Why?

Journal 8

I think I would have to be a legislator.  I have never really considered a position like that because my true passion is teaching, but being a legislator would also have positive and rewarding outcomes.  I would be a legislator for school reform.  I would propose laws about education that would greatly benefit students in the school system.  I would fight for the rights of both teachers and students. They have a lot of power when it comes to making laws and decisions affecting education.  My sister in law is studying to become a legislator for education.  She and my wife discuss many different issues with the school system.  Since my wife is a school teacher she tells my h sister in law the problems that she and her students face on a day to day basis.  This is important because she is getting information from someone who is experiencing issues first hand.  She has said that it is very important to hear what the teachers and students have to say in order to decide what is best for them.  If I was a legislator I would make sure to do this.  The reason why I would not choose any of the other positions would be because I personally believe that they have more problems than a legislator does.