We expect teachers to handle teenage pregnancy, substance abuse, and the failings of the family. Then we expect them to educate our children.
Meaning of the quote
We ask teachers to deal with big problems like teens getting pregnant, kids using drugs, and families not doing their job. Then we also expect them to teach our children everything they need to know. This quote shows how we put a lot of responsibility on teachers to handle many different challenges, not just educate students.
About John Sculley
John Sculley, a former PepsiCo executive, became the CEO of Apple Inc. in 1983 and helped drive the company’s sales from $800 million to $8 billion. However, his tenure was controversial due to his clashes with co-founder Steve Jobs over management styles and priorities. Sculley is recognized as an expert in marketing and continues to be involved with various high-tech startups.
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