


Taylor Mali (http://taylormali.com), one of the most well-known poets to have emerged from the poetry slam movement and one of the few people in the world to have no job other than that of poet., gives his mind on what teachers make. Mali is a vocal advocate of teachers and the nobility of teachi... More
Taylor Mali (http://taylormali.com), one of the most well-known poets to have emerged from the poetry slam movement and one of the few people in the world to have no job other than that of poet., gives his mind on what teachers make. Mali is a vocal advocate of teachers and the nobility of teaching, having himself spent nine years in the classroom teaching everything from English and history to math and S.A.T. test preparation. He has performed and lectured for teachers all over the world, and his New Teacher Project has a goal of creating 1,000 new teachers through "poetry, persuasion, and perseverance." Please visit http://taylormali.com for more on Mali and his New Teacher Project. http://taylormali.com Less
Added Oct 24, 2006
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sharday34 Says:
May 25, 2012 - He sounds like a preacher, but good
sarahthewriter1 Says:
May 24, 2012 - Wow, this is so powerful! Poetry makes the world beautiful. Working on my own video poetry at my channel, I'd love some feedback. Check it out, let me know what you think!
smolek898 Says:
May 24, 2012 - And he's the one that has 3 million views on his video while you sit at home jacking off. He is an inspiration for teachers. I've been a teacher for 12 years and it is not a job for me, its a way of life.
sup3rmotard3ad Says:
May 23, 2012 - love the laught hahahaha
nerdslikebooks Says:
May 22, 2012 - all my friends are studying psychology, law, medicine etc, and are always on me about why i am 'wasting my time/potential' on teaching and this is what i showed them. it shut em' up real quick.
GHZoner Says:
May 22, 2012 - I am a teacher, and this is all SO true! Good on you, man!
amir1099 Says:
May 21, 2012 - 2:30 funny
thatonenathankid Says:
May 20, 2012 - chills.
stxx1982 Says:
May 18, 2012 - Amazing poem by the way
stxx1982 Says:
May 18, 2012 - This is amazing my girlfriend is passionate about being a teacher but everyone else tells her she needs to be a lawyer it pisses me off bcuz she is not following her heart... Bet this will put her ass on track lol...
akarabatsos Says:
May 17, 2012 - This is the absolutely TRUTH!! I make a difference everyday that I show up and give my best!!
maiaschne0902 Says:
May 16, 2012 - Heard this guy on the radio and was super inspired. New hero right here. Incredible man.
samaravideos Says:
May 16, 2012 - Really inspiring!
QuackMooMeow Says:
May 15, 2012 - Happy Teacher's Day to all the teachers that are watching this :)
smiley936 Says:
May 14, 2012 - "What are kids gonna learn from someone who's best option in life was being a teacher" I could make more money than a teacher, I could do a lot of things, but I agree, I want to make a difference, teachers are who got me through high school and I hope to be able to give that back to at least one kid.
faeriedust3 Says:
May 13, 2012 - Lol
simplystatic Says:
May 12, 2012 - i'm not a teacher, i'm not going to be a teacher, but this give me straight up chills! makes me appreciate all the amazing professors i have had throughout my career!
yminic55 Says:
May 12, 2012 - Thanks Taylor! I just purchased and read your book of same title. I teach ESL, ELA ( and I'm not even into acronyms ) Spanish and tap dance. My husband is a retired teacher. Loved your book, love it, love it! In August my son returns from Japan where he has been teaching English for 3 years. I'm bequeathing my copy of your book to him. Again, thanks Taylor.
chewie211171 Says:
May 12, 2012 - Fantastic stuff !!! Teachers are worth more than meagre salaries.
Pomegranite21 Says:
May 11, 2012 - 389 Lawyers saw this
lilibabey0209 Says:
May 9, 2012 - I heard this today it was so amazing
ArelyBuzz Says:
May 9, 2012 - Amazing!
jifaone Says:
May 8, 2012 - Awesome!
iamcreole Says:
May 7, 2012 - Teacher Appreciation Week, as an upcoming teacher, I can appreciate this! MUST SEE.
ljsigler1 Says:
May 7, 2012 - I teach kindergarten and my favorite thing about it is, when I have a struggling student that achieves a goal, I get to make a big deal about it. The way their faces lights up and the best smile lights up their face. PRICELESS :) They come in not knowing their ABC's and by the end of the year they are reading and sounding out words. And countless other skills.