Finish this sentence: “If people really understood teaching, they would know…”

I’m curious what you would add to this sentence and why it matters. Teaching is full of invisible work, quiet decisions, and moments that don’t show up in data but shape everything.

What’s something you wish others understood about the reality of the job, the thinking behind it, or the impact it has? Finish the sentence, then add a quick example or story if you have one.