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Yes, I am, thank you, ma’am.

And I do my best to teach 7th grade math to all who get off the bus every morning. It has been my experience that even the students who have come up through saxon math, although they score well on the “standardized” tests, they cannot apply their “previously acquired” skills, and they do not perform well on “standardized” tests at the upper levels.

I applaud you and your home-school success! More power to you!!

Apparently, your children are the exception - as are mine.

After having children at age 28, I was a stay-at-home-mom. My husband and I did consider “home-schooling;” however, we chose public school for our children - and they have been VERY successful. (Probably due to our parenting... - which, by the way, from my experience, is lacking in the public school arena - and another reason I am a public school teacher: TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE in the lives of children who are not so fortunate as to have caring, involved parents.)

The oldest is a graduate from Auburn University with a B.S. in Poultry Science and a Master’s in Microbiology - soon-to-be a PhD candidate at Purdue University.

Our middle child is a graduate of Huntingdon College with a degree in English and a minor in Creative Writing.

Both boys excelled on the ACT and received academic scholarships for their college educations. (Thank goodness! Otherwise, we could not have afforded the tuition without loans.)

Our youngest is in public school, 8th grade, and doing very well in Algebra (no Saxon math). She, like her brothers, is involved in soccer, band, show choir, and theater.

You may not like public schools; however, I, my husband, and our children are exemplary examples of public education.

I strive to instill in my students a respect for the basic foundations of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, per our U.S. Constitution, all the while attempting to teach them the basics of 7th grade mathematics.

Please do not disrespect me and my vocation - because I disagree with you regarding Saxon math.