Years ago my daughter came home from school one day and began to tell me how excited she was to have discovered Chemistry. She told me it was as if she had suddenly discovered a new language that she had always known deep down inside. From that day forward she made plans to study Chemistry in college. She wanted to teach. And so she attended California State University Fresno. Granduated and began her teaching career. She is a wonderful teacher and her students love her. She has inspired many young people and has raised the expectations of so many. 
Now some would assume that because she is a college graduate and a gainfully employed teacher that all is well. However a 35,000 student loan is still hanging over her head. 
Teachers on average in this country make around $50,00 a year and yes get nearly three months off in the summer. Sounds good so far. Here is the truth........

Three periods of Advanced Placement chemistry, two periods of Honors chemistry, and one period of Green Academy chemistry. Six hours per day. One hour for prep and 30 minutes for lunch. She has 150 students. On average she works 60 hours per week. 

Lets see.........
$50,000 / 180 days = 277.77 per day / 150 students = 1.85 / 7.5 hours a day = .24 an hour. ( and this is based on a 40 hour work week) 

This formula does not include the time spent grading and preparing tests and all the time spent on weekend and evenings helping Advanced Placement students review and study for tests. 

Who in this country can pay their expenses on that? By helping to fund and pay off the last remaining obligation she has,  she can continue to teach every day the wonderful brilliant minds of our kids without the worry and stress of her student loan. 

The only question is " Are your kids worth it?"