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"The unflattering fact that we must own up to is that many, perhaps most, of those who choose teaching as a profession represent the very bottom of the academic barrel" (Williams, 2004). Wow! I could not help but take offense to this statement. Personally, I know that I work with some very intelligent people. In fact, one teacher in my building is a lawyer. And considering that there are many dedicated, brilliant educators across this country, I feel that this was a very bold, inappropriate statement.
In New Jersey, it is not exactly a simple task to become an elementary educator. We must go through the following drawn out process to obtain our certification:
1. A candidate must first establish eligibility and obtain a Certificate of Eligibility or a
Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing. To receive either of these certificates, a candidate must meet degree, academic and test requirements, as well as complete a State-approved college professional......

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