During MSNBC’s coverage of the Oklahoma teachers’ walkout, reporter Mariana Atencio interviewed teacher Ray Sanders. He gave an impassioned recounting of some of the classroom deficiencies that he is forced to contend with.
And in recognition of Poetry Month, here’s a bonus. This little gem from poet Taylor Mali —”What Teachers Make”— was presented in the 2000 National Poetry Slam in Providence, RI.
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Thank you so much for caring about our educational struggles here in Oklahoma. I am grateful to Mrs. Marianna, for selecting me out of the crowd and giving me a platform to just speak from my heart unpolished. I am an educated man but I am woefully lacking in the Hollywood dash department.
Sincerely,
Mr. Ray Marvin Sanders
Hillcrest El. 5th OKCPS
Ray– How wonderful to hear from you! None of us knows the reach of our individual efforts, who is listening, so I hope you understand the power and righteousness of your voice.
We are with you and your fellow teachers and your students!
Best to you from the ed board of SDFP.