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[quote=Anonymous] I am a lawyer and my wife teaches 1st grade in a local private school making 38K.  She has her masters and 5 years under her belt.   I will be the first to say that she works just as hard as I do.  Whereas I am able to leave work at work at the end of the day my DW is always planning/organizing/creating at home after hours.  She spends at least 100$ of her own money every month and works as tutor several afternoons a week and all summer. On top of all of the outside school work she does, the worst part of her job are the phone calls and emails from parents 24/7 expecting answers right away.  Again, when I leave work 95% of the time I can check out -- where DW has answered questions via email and phone at 10 pm on a Friday night and 8 am on a Sunday morning.  In my opinion, THAT is the dedication that deserves a higher paycheck. (before people say she doesn't have to answer -- she has tried that and the calls/emails keep coming demanding responses so she has found it easier just to take care of it right away)

However, she knew what she was getting into and loves it. She loves every child and really worries about their education and says that is what makes it all worth it.  I think 3 years ago, before I knew her, I would have  agreed with the people saying teachers can’t complain bc of the ‘perks’ they get.  But seeing the stress she is under due to testing scores/administration drama and most importantly – the parents expectations for her to be on call at all times. I definitely think teachers are underpaid. 
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