I've been an elementary teacher for 10 years now. I teach 12-13 year olds, but there are just as many germs around. I have never caught a sv* from my students, only other yucky things - strep throat, bronchitis, influenza, colds - nasty! I only have caught sv* from my son!

I have never had a student v* in my classroom, but have several times now on school trips. I have been lucky owrking with the people I do (this is my 3rd school in 10 years) and have had at least 1 staff member that I have been able to share my fear with. I know I could just leave the room and get them and they would deal with it.

Don't let emet stop you from being a teacher. I LOVE my job! Every day is something different!