The stereotypicalness of democrats is part of their sales pitch to gain control of weak minded/uninformed voters. If American politics ever subscribed to truth in advertising and results oriented leadership the democratic party would be silenced.
Unions and political associations came about to give a collective voice to employees and political special interest. The leadership of these collectives are no longer the voice of their constituents but rather have taken control and imposed their own agenda on their constituents.
It's refreshing to be reminded that we are able to make our own choices. The teachers you have spotlighted here have made their own choices.
So with that in mind - GO SUMMER !!!!!!:-)