No kidding! At the University I am currently attending, a 3.0 is the very minimum GPA accepted in the School of Education. If you fall below that at any time, for any reason, you are OUT...period...no second chances. We are observed teaching lessons by our professors, classmates, outside teachers, students and visitors...and that is before we ever get the chance to teach! We are video taped, recorded, critiqued, self critiqued...all kinds of hoops to jump through...don't forget about all the legal stuff, the actual material being taught, statewide standards, assessments, professional competency exams, papers, projects, infinite lesson plans and presentations! Oh yeah, then comes Observation and Participation, Student Teaching and Professional Seminars. Oh yes, we are also STRONGLY advised to participate in professional teaching associations (PSEA) or the Council For Exceptional Children.

The standards are challenging, as well they should be. Teachers have one of the most important jobs in the world.

"Average" people don't make the cut and those that aren't truly immersed in the learning process of becoming a teacher simply don't make it through.

Michelle, proud member of Pi Lamda Theta (International Honor Society and Professional Association in Education)