Misconceptions abound.
Columbia Pictures
For some unknown reason, people tend to think you have it easy. ?
"Teaching is one of the hardest jobs out there, and you have to have the heart, skill, knowledge, and desire to do it." —Lauren Tesh, Facebook
Warner Bros.
Maybe it's because they assume you work ONLY from 8 a.m.-3 p.m... ?
"In reality, I get up at 5:30, review lesson plans, print out extra materials I may need for the day, work through my lunch period, typically stay two hours after school doing work, then bring the rest home. I usually finish grading, lesson planning, and writing IEPs around 11:30." —Lauren Leigh, Facebook
BBC