Father of five, and husband of teacher here. Math is a problem for middle school teachers because they often don't understand algebra, trigonometry, calculus or geometry well enough to teach it. When you add to that common core style arithmetic where parents and family can't help (because they do not understand how to do common core-style math), teachers are struggling to even teach math at all.
Additionally, many professions pay better than being a teacher, and unfortunately, that includes package handling for FedEx and UPS (just drove by a sign promising $24/hour starting) in some areas.
Additionally, many professions pay better than being a teacher, and unfortunately, that includes package handling for FedEx and UPS (just drove by a sign promising $24/hour starting) in some areas.