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Re: teachnola pros/cons
Posted by NOLAteach on 2/09/08

    TeachNOLA will probably receive about 800-1,000 applications
    this year. Don't let that discourage you however.

    I will also tell you that the RSD (which is the main employer of
    teachNOLA members)over hired for the current school year, so
    this will most likely impact the number of fellows that
    teachNOLA will accept this year.

    I came down in 2006 so my interview experience was much
    different from what you should expect simply because the need
    for certified teachers was much greater when I applied (I was
    hired within three days of my interview event). I would assume
    that you will need to come down twice before the summer. Once
    for your interview event and again to interview with principals.

    I would recommend spending a few extra days in town when you
    come here for your interview event with teachNOLA. Try to set
    up some school visits so that you can get a feel for the
    realities of working in New Orleans schools.

    I personally work at an RSD high school and it can be very
    challenging (I find the lack of organization and communication
    from administration to be most challenging). I read Allen's
    comments about his "friend's" experience and I would slike to
    say that I personally have not experienced anything remotely
    like what Allen described. I do know that the middle school
    children are rougher than the high school students in terms of
    extreme behaviors.

    Good luck.

    NOLAteach

    > Thank you so much for your considerate response. Does NOLA
    > have a plethora of applicants from which to choose? Such a
    > lengthy interview process? I live in Baltimore. Would I have
    > to fly down there for one or more interviews? I shall pursue
    > this but would like to hear from you.
    >
    > Thanks, Adriana
    >
    >
    >

     
     

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