Letters
Discovery Channel looking for fathers
MenTeach has been talking with Discovery Channel and it turns out they are changing their focus of their documentary from men in child care to fathers: We are looking to focus on a group of fathers who meet regularly so that there is a community component to it. It would be nice if that […]
Read MoreCan you help my son be a teacher?
[MenTeach: We receive many, many e-mails asking for help. They are powerful messages about young men wanting to teach – either from their parents or the young men themselves. We usually receive hundreds of these inquiries – and we welcome them – after news reports. Here is one that we are posting anonymously.] I was […]
Read MoreFalse accusations hurt male teachers
I am actually on the verge of becoming a teacher, having completed my M. Ed. program and reached the student teaching stage. My certification is pre-K — 6 and my goal is to teach upper elementary (3 – 5). I have worked off an on as a substitute teacher for several years, in between other […]
Read MoreA plea for help: Policies against touch
[MenTeach: We receive e-mails asking for help. What advice would you provide this man? Identifying information has been removed to protect the confidentiality of all staff.] Hey fellas, I have a question about a new policy my center is trying to put into place. I teach preschool children from ages 2.9 until kindergarten at X […]
Read MoreLoan Forgiveness Programs
Having been in the field for a few decades, I have realized a few things: 1) We need more males. 2) We (males) will always be a small percentage, but hopefully will grow. 3) Salaries will remain low. On the third point, I have heard the point, and it is a valid one, that salaries […]
Read MoreA letter appreciating male teachers
Ruth & Paul _______ Winnipeg, MB June 9, 2008 Dear Discovery Centre Staff, Re: Alicia It is with regret that I inform you that Alicia will no longer be attending Discovery Children’s Centre after the last day of school, June 26th. We will be making arrangements for part-time home care in our school division area, […]
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