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Re: teachnola
Posted by Mrs. D on 3/16/08

    Adriana

    I want you to know that I am sorry that I said something to
    offend someone to the extreme that I did on this thread. That
    was never my intention. For all I know you did your student
    teaching in inner-city Detroit and you are ready to take on
    anything!

    I want to be very clear, and hopefully no one will take my
    words out of context. I think that you are a brave young lady
    for wanting to help the victims of Katrina. There are many
    areas along the MS and LA Gulf Coast that can use your
    assistance. And it is possible that New Orleans could be the
    place for you. I would just suggest that you research the area
    before you make the decision. Read the local newspaper online
    and check out the NO police department website. I would also
    suggest that you listen to the posters that have experience
    with the particular schools and parishes. I know it was posted
    that in some areas you will not receive much administrative
    support. If you are a new teacher, lack of support could end
    your career before it begins.

    Is it possible for you to visit some other communities such as
    Slidell, LA or Waveland, MS (both wonderful communities)?
    There are many smaller MS and LA cities that have been
    negatively affected. I think if you visited the area you might
    get a better feel for where your comfort level is. If it's not
    possible to visit, you should reach out to teachers who work
    in the different school parishes (LA)/districts (MS) for
    information on working and living conditions. Most schools
    have websites with teacher email addresses. I know that most
    teachers would be happy to reply to inquiries.

    Again, I can not express how sorry I am that I ran your thread
    off track. That was never my intention. I believe that my
    original post was too blunt, and therefore it offended someone
    who has suffered great tragedy. I think I learn a little
    humility everyday! That being said, it is not my opinion that
    NO has become a very dangerous city, the levels of violent
    crime ON RECORD has become astonishing. That was never said to
    bash ANY school. I have never felt anything but empathy for
    the students and teachers in the areas that have been slower
    to recover. My concern is that it might not be a safe place
    for a young female, but that is for you to research and
    decide. I promise not to post on your thread again, and I will
    pray you get the answers you are seeking.

     
     

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