"Acevedo, should I change my name?" I began my career as a teacher in the South Bronx. Teaching in the Bronx is not what you think it is. Yes, there are difficulties and situations not common in other school districts, but at the end of the day, children are children. I miss the kids. Luckily, some stay in contact with me and drop a line now and then to ask for advice, update me on what they're doing, and share news on milestones -- they still call me Acevedo. These students are now in their ...