TEACHER PROFILES
IDEALISTIC IRIS - Iris is in her early twenties, unmarried, has time on her hands, and is determined to be the best teacher possible. She is in her first few years of teaching and wants desperately to “make a difference in the lives of children”. She is willing to do whatever it takes to succeed. She gives freely of her time after school, and probably supervises or coaches an after school activity as well as helping children for hours after school is over.
MIDDLING MARY - Mary is in her thirties or forties, she is married and has kids of her own to take care of after school. She is a good teacher who does her best each day. Her lessons are well prepared and she is an effective teacher in part because of several years of experience. She has become a realist, and knows she can’t insure the success of all her students. She values her own personal time, is very busy at home, and would rather not be involved in after school activities.
JADED JOHN - John is in his fifties and is already looking forward to retirement. He does the best he can with his teaching. He is tired of all the curriculum fads that have come and gone during his long career. He’s feeling