Re: teachnola
Posted by New Orleans bound on 3/16/08

Mrs. D,
Thank you for choosing NOT to post on this thread again. (And
for the record - we established right after the storm that we
prefer not to be called victims or refugees, but evacuees and
citizens). If everyone thought like you, we (no matter where
we're located) wouldn't get anything accomplished.

Adriana,
Please use the POSITIVE words of your fellow teachers on this
thread and make your decision wisely...YOU are the only one
who can make your decision for you. New Orleans has good and
bad areas, good and bad schools, but so do the surrounding
areas. Pray that God will guide you to what's best for you
(and your family). If your heart is in the right place, HE
will lead you to the right place. I posted several websites
to help you...I hope they give you direction.

Be blessed.


On 3/16/08, Mrs. D wrote:
> 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.

Posts on this thread, including this one

• teachnola, 1/22/08, by Adriana Carlson.
• Re: teachnola pros/cons, 1/27/08, by thisrj.
• Re: teachnola pros/cons, 1/28/08, by Thank you THISRJ from Adriana.
• Re: teachnola pros/cons, 1/28/08, by Katy Anna.
• Re: teachnola pros/cons, 1/30/08, by thisrj.
• Re: teachnola pros/cons, 2/06/08, by Allen.
• Re: teachnola pros/cons, 2/09/08, by NOLAteach.
• Re: teachnola pros/cons, 3/05/08, by tyler.
• Re: teachnola pros/cons, 3/06/08, by Merrill.
• Re: teachnola pros/cons, 3/06/08, by Katy Anna.
• Re: teachnola pros/cons, 3/06/08, by Mrs. D.
• Re: teachnola pros/cons, 3/07/08, by Katy Anna.
• Re: teachnola pros/cons, 3/07/08, by New Orleans bound.
• Re: teachnola pros/cons, 3/07/08, by certifiedteacher.
• Re: teachnola pros/cons, 3/08/08, by A Good Question.
• Re: teachnola pros/cons, 3/08/08, by Mrs. D.
• Re: teachnola pros/cons, 3/11/08, by New Orleans bound.
• Re: teachnola pros/cons, 3/13/08, by Mrs. D.
• Re: teachnola pros/cons, 3/15/08, by A Good Question - Again.
• Re: teachnola pros/cons, 3/15/08, by New Orleans bound.
• Re: Mrs. D----As a New Orleanian &teacher, I'm GLAD you're gone!, 3/16/08, by MY city doesn't need you and your negativity!!.
• Re: Mrs. D----As a New Orleanian &teacher, I'm GLAD you're g, 3/16/08, by Mrs. D.
• Re: teachnola, 3/16/08, by Mrs. D.
• Re: teachnola, 3/16/08, by New Orleans bound.
• Re: Mrs. D----As a New Orleanian &teacher, I'm GLAD you're g, 3/18/08, by LOL@Mrs.D-----YOU are the NEGATIVE ONE!!.
• Re: Mrs. D----As a New Orleanian &teacher, I'm GLAD you're g, 3/18/08, by Christina.
• Re: Teaching in NO - conerns/advice, 4/07/08, by trinigal.
• Re: Teaching in NO - poor pay, no incentives, 4/19/08, by Barbara.
• Re: teachnola pros/cons, 5/01/08, by future teacher.
• Re: Now if you really want to get some good teaching experience, 5/03/08, by Helen/HS/La..
• Re: Now if you really want to get some good teaching experie, 5/05/08, by future teacher.