Lyle--yes, and yes. How some ever, teachers in my town get paid (entry level) at least 3x what the cops here are paid. Try supporting 4 people on $8/hr. And thank you for understanding. Teachers are under appreciated, too. I have many friends who have left that profession to be carpenters, etc. When you have 13 years of seniority, and the entry level wage is only $3/hr less than yours, why bother?