NOMINATED FOR THE BEST E-MAIL OF THE YEAR.

After being interviewed by the school administration, the prospective teacher said:

"Let me see if I have got this right.
You want me to go into that room with all those kids, correct their disruptive behaviour, observe them for signs of abuse, monitor their dress habits, censor their T-shirt message and instill in them a love of learning.
You want me to check their back-packs for weapons, wage war on drugs and sexually transmitted diseases, and raise their sense of self esteem and personal pride.
You want me to teach them patriotism, good citizenship, sportsmanship  and fair play, and how to register to vote, balance a cheque book and apply for a job.
You want me to check their hair for lice, recognize signs of anti-social behaviour  and ensure that they pass their final exams.
You want me to provide them with an education regardless of their handicaps.
You want me to do all of this with a piece of chalk, a blackboard, a bulletin board, a few books, a big smile and a starting salary that qualifies me for "New Start".
You want me to do all this and then YOU tell me: 

I CAN'T wear a little cross or say "Happy Christmas" because
SOMEONE might take offence?"

Jubilate

Ian