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Re: Question about DFW area
Posted by Me on 5/14/08

    No unions.

    Average starting salary about $42k

    "Good" districts in DFW area: Highland Park, Plano, Frisco,
    McKinney, Lovejoy, Southlake, Coppell

    On 4/13/08, moving wrote:
    > I just wanted to get some information about teaching in
    > Texas. Please note that I also posted on the HS English
    > chatboard. I currently teach HS in Florida (I've also taught
    > middle school). I'm planning on moving to Texas soon (along
    > with my husband, who's also a teacher), and I wanted to know
    > the skinny on teaching in Texas.
    >
    > I've posted questions on the Texas chatboard, but it seems
    > more "political" discussions are taking place there. Any
    > information? Good schools? Areas to avoid? Planning time?
    > Unions (or lack thereof)? Pay rates? Other issues?
    >
    > I currently make just under 38K for 4 years experience
    > (including this year). I was looking for a better COL and
    > better pay. I don't speak any other language and I prefer
    > not to teach ESL. I also have a masters (MA) in educational
    > technology (and I know a lot about using tech in the
    > classroom). My husband is a MS reading teacher (reading
    > endorsed in Florida... I'm sure that doesn't transfer).
    >
    > Any info would be appreciated. TIA!!!


 
 
 
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