thinking about the future

Posted on 10/24/09

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I have taught elementary in Baltimore City for the last 3
years and truthfully, I love it. I know that although I
love my students and school, I do not want to stay in
Baltimore City PS forever. I am at a crossroads next year
and need advice.

I received 75% discount of my masters from Baltimore City
and am committed to staying 1 more year after this.
However, it looks like my school will be zero-based next
year unless we do something drastic this school year. Yet,
despite the failing AYP, last year, every student I taught
passed MSA in both reading and math. Is it worth giving up
the commitment and owing the city money in order to apply to
other counties next school year? (I'm afraid that if I
wait, principals and HR interviewing me will only see
zero-based and pass rather than look at my own students'
test scores.)

But then I have a second question. If I stay to complete my
commitment and take a risk at working in a different BCPSS
school, should I take the time to get my Special Ed masters
now? Would it make me more marketable as a prospective hire?

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