[bphogan]

I have been nominated for teaching excellence awards by students who didn't want to learn when they entered my classroom. I am considered by many to be a great teacher based on my student evaluations and peer feedback.

But it's tiring and taxing, and it takes time away from interacting with the people who do want to be there.

These little quips like yours usually come from people who have never taught a diverse group of students before, and they are condescending to people who dedicate their lives to teaching others.

[ux-app]

> These little quips like yours usually come from people who have never taught a diverse group of students before, and they are condescending to people who dedicate their lives to teaching others.

I've been a high school teacher the past 12 years.

[bphogan]

Then you should know how condescending it sounds to have someone say the equivalent of "Well if you were good at your job you could make everyone learn."

[ux-app]

> "Well if you were good at your job you could make everyone learn."

I never said this.