"Teach With Your Heart" Post

As I first starting reading the book I was confused since it began very similarly to Freedom Writers, but without the journal entries, and I was discouraged thinking, "I've already read this." Then the story changed so I was okay with it. I liked how this book went much deeper into Erin's thoughts on how to deal with her classroom. She is an incredible teacher, however I feel like she was only able to accomplish so much because she literally gave her all to her students. It scares/saddens me that her marriage had to suffer as the consequence. She taught with her whole heart. I hope to also teach with my heart, so I'll use Erin as an example as to where to draw the line. I just don't want to burn out. This raised a question for me, "Can I be just as good of a teacher if I don't throw my whole life into teaching?" I think the answer will come as I begin teaching and I'll compensate to what I'm given. Keeping a balance that Heather mentioned below.