GOOD for you! That was valuable practical education!

I was in a pretty special situation, where I was helping out a private school that lost their math teacher without notice. I was a research chemist before kids and with 12 credits of college calculus under my belt I understood the concepts just fine. I was the middle school math department, had no real guidance other than being handed the books, and could do much of what I wanted. Most teachers don't have that luxury.

Also introduced the concept of FIRE and how to get there via LBYM and investing. Was an interesting experience, often in a Chinese curse sort of way, mostly because of some of the parents and administration. I left with an enhanced appreciation of just what teachers go through. Really, teaching should be a much higher paid profession.

IP