On 11/07/09, valteach wrote:
> On 11/07/09, Anonymous wrote:
>> After 4 weeks of teaching in a high school I have become
>> severely, stressed, overworked and unmotivated... I am
>> thinking of breaking a school contract in georgia and would
>> like to ask if anyone knows of the consequences. I have not
>> yet obtained certification either.
>
> Principals will often let a teacher break a contract if a
> replacement can be found. Unless you are in a critical
> shortage area, there are others that can fill your vacancy. I
> would suggest that you discuss your struggles with your
> department chair and principal to "test the waters" on
> breaking a contract.
> This economy should help anyone who wants to get out of
> teaching find a way. Your principal probably recognizes the
> fact that you are struggling, anyway.

Thank you very much for your response. My principal certainly
knows I am struggling but on the other hand I do teach a
shortage area subject and it did take him a while to find me.
Hopefully we could reach an agreement.

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