Teachers make a great salary for the hours they put in.
Sungirl, with respect, that's just not so. My wife makes about $6 an hour, when you factor in all the additional time she puts in--much of it mandatory; for instance they're required to attend workshops and meetings after hours from time to time--and also the money spent on classroom supplies, etc., to make up the budgetary shortfalls.
NO ONE goes into teaching because they think it's a cushy job.