I’m beginning to dread being a teacher… I don’t want to be a role model simply because I have never been one and I don’t think I will ever be one.
… and this frustration stemmed from the fact that 2 teachers pulled me aside and kindly told me that they hate to tell me this but I would have to cut my hair and have it dyed black because TEACHERS have to be role models for their students. Being me, I would ask (but I didn’t, of course): how does my appearance make me less of a role model?
Ok, I know I will kena shoot badly by saying that… but I’m serious! If I’m less of a role model, maybe – just maybe – they should ban mass media from kids altogether @@
Well, perhaps I haven’t considered from every plausible perspective but I still don’t get it… who – tell me who – said teachers MUST be like this… and like that? When will we ever stop stereotyping and delve deeper into the qualities that make a better teacher? So should I look nerdy to be a good teacher? Wth.
Argh, ok. I know I am NOT making any sense here BUT that’s because I have to cut my hair short! =( Yes, it’s ALL about my hair! Bleah… and nope, I didn’t dye it black after all… the dyed parts were sniped off anyway… Bwah.
Shit. Once again, I was told by 2 relief teachers who are 5 years younger than me that I look just like them – like a 19-year-old. How much younger would I look tomorrow with my short crop? Hmm, I’ll probably look young enough to sneak into a Sec 4 class without anyone suspecting… hee.
P.S.
Ok, I’m NOT that superficial if you’re beginning to question if MOE has made the right choice in choosing me as a teacher… I’m just… complaining… for the sake of complaining. I STILL want to mould the future k? hah.
