Why I love Teachers Pay Teachers

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It gave me a reason to create new products, to think , to innovate, to design. It not only gave me a reason, but also a reward (money). This came at a time when all of my colleagues were looking for a second job, and our frozen salaries were actually moving backward because of increasing health care premiums.

I have become a better teacher--constantly looking for new methods and refining old ones. I have become a better collaborator--sharing new lessons and ideas with my colleagues as I create them. I am no longer satisfied--I'm hungry --hungry for new ideas. This is the time of innovation and creation. I've never felt so creative in my life.

I thank Teachers Pay Teachers for that.

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The Crazy English Teacher

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