Re: AZ Teacher Interested in LA possibly....

On 1/10/10, caddo teacher wrote:
> On 12/21/09, MK wrote:
>> The answers to your questions will really vary from one
>> district to another. I would suggest visiting the Dept of
>> Ed's website and the websites for any districts that you are
>> interested in as a starting point. You could also check out
>> online versions of local newspapers. You should be able to
>> easily locate any of this by googling.
>>
>> Good luck!
>>
>>
>> On 12/21/09, AZ Teacher wrote:
>>> A friend of mine told me how much he loves Louisiana,
>>> Shreveport to be exact. He has also told me about the
>>> great pay (great compared to what we are dealing with in AZ
>>> right now) and the need for teachers. I thought I would go
>>> straight to the source to find out more info.
>>>
>>> Is joining the Union a requirement?
>>> Do you have to pay for your own health insurance?
>>>
>>> What are a few things you like and don't like about the
>>> state?
>>> How is the crime?
>>>
>>> Thank you!!
>
> Dear AZ Teacher,
> Where are you from and WHY would you want to come here? If you
> do choose to come to Shreveport to work as a teacher, you really
> don't want to work in Caddo Parish...Bossier Parish is the way
> to go!! Crime is pretty bad in most areas of Shreveport, not as
> bad in Bossier. You do have to pay for your insurance in Caddo.
> I'm a 3rd grade teacher in Caddo... haven't had the opportunity
> to work in Bossier yet, so I'm not sure about their insurance.
> Bossier teachers do make a little more money than Caddo
> teachers. Hope this helps!!

I am a Caddo teacher and have been since 1980. Like everywhere there
are less challenging schools and challenging schools. I have always
taught in challenging schools because it was there I could make the
biggest impact on children who need me the most. I also live in
Shreveport and have since 1980. I have never been the victim of a
crime nor do I know anyone who has. Just like every city, there are
parts of town I wouldn't want to live it, so I don't. To the person
who loves Bossier, go. Every person needs to evaluate what is right
for them and if where you are is not then find something that makes
you happy. By the way Bossier pays for their insurance as well.