Disclaimer aside (1), I saw this front page article on the Times and thought, "Woa! That teacher is hot!"
Rebecca Rheinheimer, YOU are an American hero.
1. Disclaimer: Being raised with a parent who was an incredibly dedicated teacher in a public school, I understand what a difficult and stressful profession that is and I always empathize greatly whenever I come across anyone who is an educator, particularly in public schools. Moreover, I'm aware of the shortage of qualified and experienced teachers in this country. I personally believe that is one of the most unexcusable problems in the US, because it demonstrates that behind all the moral rhetoric in this country about 'never leaving a child behind,' the sad truth is that when time comes to put their money where their mouth is, the tax paying public, politicians, and officials aren't willing to step up. And that is a travesty because it IS a problem that CAN be rectified.