By Rev. Austin H. Armitstead
“Why should teachers be supported financially by the city?”

CLAUDIA CASTEDO “They deserve to be paid the same as suburban teachers as they face the same challenges everyday. Sometimes even tougher ones.” MARITZA LANGENBACHER “The teachers should get a better salary not only because they have the right to have a better life, but because our childrens’ futures are in their hands.” LUIS ENRIQUE REYES “The Mayor has done a lot of good things but seeking to get the Olympics here and new ball parks built may delay paying teachers. Some increase is important so good teachers will want to stay in the city, continuing to help our children. MARCELLA ALEJANDRA “Children like to have good teachers who care for them and their families and friends.”MARCELO ESCOBAR “Where I work, in the studio, I see many children, youth and adults who are happy to see pictures they’ve taken of teachers, families and friends.”VICKY “I believe teachers are liked because they care for everyone. I hope the teachers get increases in pay soon.”