Patricia,
Yes, the environment says a lot about our degree of preparation, care, and self-respect for ourselves and our students. It's a commom complaint, but good teachers take it in stride - we will always have to spend more time preparing than we are paid for. But that's just it, we are paid for it. We are paid to be prepared and ready to go, and as you say, students will notice, and appreciate that effort.
Barry Westling
