No, Berenice, they didn't.

Berenice Medina of Watauga says she's going to be a teacher. But, wait, she says. Why would she want to be a teacher when she will probably be laid off? "I would probably be one of these teachers who gets laid off, because the school districts will probably want teachers with experience. This is unfair, because all teachers did the same work in order to have a successful career in teaching."

I really don't think that Berenice is qualified to teach. Look at that convoluted sentence. Then look at that convoluted logic. It is unfair for districts to want experienced teachers? And, finally, look at that convoluted assessment. No, Berenice, not all teachers did the same work in order to have a successful career in teaching. Some have Bachelor's degrees and some went for the Master's. Some even dedicated themselves and went for the doctorate. As in all professions, some gave it their all, and some got through by the skin of their teeth. Some chose the profession because of a calling to teach kids, and some chose the profession because they get the summers off. And, Berenice, I have a feeling I know which category you fall into.

"Would-be teacher discouraged." The Dallas Morning News; April 16, 2011; p. 22A.