I was a teacher Carol and I know that teachers only get paid for the ten months that they work. Their salary is divided over 12 months so that they will have income during the summer when they are not working. They are also required to stay current and often take extra courses over the summer when they are not working. These courses are at their own expense. Many people are not aware of this and thus are envious of teachers.Believe me teaching is not an easy job especially today as you have to teach the parents as well as their children. The respect for teachers and all professions is just not there today.