They had seen older teachers forced to take in students or move in with their children.

I myself would like to see more doctors, nurses and teachers in politics.

It was great to see former teachers, old friends and people who'd been so kind to me as a teenager.

But more, you see teachers just teaching at a higher level.

"It's an opportunity to see other teachers and talk," she said.

She could see teachers gathering up their charges into small groups.

I would like nothing more than to see teachers with the powers they used to have within their grasp.

"I'd like to see teachers held accountable when they fail the students," she said.

Ideally, everyone would like to see teachers, firefighters and police receive higher pay.

It's good to see the kids, parents and teachers again.