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jillbcooks 12/8/2010 1:16:00 PM
I was a teacher for over ten years, and during those ten years I received many gifts from thoughtful families. First, I have to say that I (and most teachers) never expect gifts, and hope that parents don’t feel obligated or stressed over giving gifts.
The best gifts—for anyone, including teachers—are given with knowledge of the recipient’s interests. My kids knew that I loved food and cooking, so I often received gifts related to cooking. A couple of my favorites are a terrifically cute spatula (which always reminds me of a lovely and smart gal named Morgan) every time I use it and a pair of oven mitts (again, a lovely reminder of a past student, the...
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jillbcooks 9/3/2010 10:06:00 AM
Before I was a full-time food writer, I was a middle school and high school English and Social Studies teacher. Each school year would bring dread and anticipation, the excitement to begin a new school year and the refreshed memory of how draining being a teacher can be.
It’s true that teaching is immensely rewarding, but the other real truth is that it is stressful and demanding in ways that many other jobs I have had didn’t even touch. Every once in a while, the parent organization would provide lunch or treats for us teachers. They would decorate the faculty lounge with balloons or streamers and deck out the tables with colorful plastic table...
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Box Tops for Education, soup, salads, lunch, teachers, coupons
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