Let's just say it's good to be retired right now with the pandemic adding even more stress for teachers.

In my 27 years of high school teaching, I took 5 half-time leaves and two full-year leaves. I developed a chronic disease.

It was a never-ending series the catch-ups the whole time I was working. Even when I was half time.

It was also wonderful. Making a difference to students kept me going.

But the system as it exists now is rigid and toxic.

It could be so good. It could be the best job in the world.