Some public teachers in Kentucky say they feel like they are doing one and a half to two jobs because of the teacher shortage. That issue got the attention of the House Education Committee Tuesday. Amanda Sewell is a consumer science teacher at Lexington’s Tates Creek High School. Lawmakers spoke of discipline issues and disrespect by students. Sewell said lowering class sizes would help in managing students and telling when one has an off day.
“So, discipline is a hundred percent issue, but I think that along with the other stresses that are piling up, is what is a big thing that is causing teachers to leave this profession,” said Sewell
