Re: Moving to DC area

Im not really looking for any affirmations. I am not the kind
of teacher that is looking to change the world, thats not
possible. I love to teach, but I do live in reality. Maybe I
wrote the wrong thing. If I have to move to the area I am just
curious what its like and if people enjoy it. I won't make my
decision on what people say, I just like to hear others
opinions. I'm moving regardless and teaching is what I do. I
am used to working in schools that are diverse and where the
kids are rude and disrepsectful and the parents could care less
(and I teach kindergarten, isn't that sad) So maybe I came to
the wrong forum, I'm just doing some research and trying to make
the best out of moving away from all that I know.

On 12/26/08, three monkeys... wrote:
> People tend to filter what they don't want to hear. Having
> been on this board a long time, I would say that most people
> who post have something that they want confirmed. They will
> accept whatever supports what they intend to do and ignore
> or discount the rest. Maybe posting the question just gives
> them the courage to believe that they are making the right
> decision.
>
> I stopped giving my opinion to these types of questions
> because it is really pointless because of what I mentioned.
> Be honest with yourself, there is an answer you are looking
> for. Will anyone here really change your mind?
>
> I think by your comment that Boston is diverse and poor, that
> you want to hear that D.C. will be ok. The kids are tough
> but they will come around if you believe in them.
>
> So maybe you'll have a great year teaching, or maybe you will
> find out something the hard way. But will anybody's opinion
> here really matter to you