Maybe I'm just bitter cause I've worked in a HORRIBLE charter for
the last 2 years, but things are NOT getting better here for a
WHILE. Go, spread your wings! Plus, you can always move back if
the opportunity presents itself. What does your bf do? Unless he's
in the medical field it will look grim for him as well. Go, be
free, and get a nice teacher's pension from a place that's actually
hiring non-relatives!
BUT, if your offer is in INNER-city, beware of no supplies, shady
and unqualified administration, and children that need lots of
structure. Hope it helps a little!

On 6/18/09, agreed wrote:
> I agree, NHA does not pay well, you will not get a good raise
> and regardless of extra work, most people are not treated well,
> why do you think people work there only to get exp. to work in a
> public school. Not all NHA schools are bad but I haven't heard
> one good thing about any in Detroit. Also, I used to work for
> NHA and I am not a disgruntled employee, I got a job working for
> the government and wouldn't look back! Good luck, I would take
> the Maryland job, especially if friends were moving with me!
>
>
> On 6/18/09, JT wrote:
>> On 6/18/09, Options in need of advice wrote:
>>> I have recently graduated from college and in March, I
>>> attended the National Heritage Academy job fair. I had an
>>> opportunity to interview for four of their charter schools
>>> located in and around Detroit. I hadn't heard back from
>>> any of the schools until today.
>>>
>>> In the meantime, I have been applying and interviewing for
>>> jobs in Maryland and Northern Virginia. I recently
>>> accepted a job offer in Maryland, which seems absolutely
>>> perfect. I would be living my dream of teaching Drama and
>>> English and I would be assistant directing the plays. The
>>> pay is GREAT, the principal is wonderful, and I am very
>>> excited about the opportunity (I would be living with my
>>> two friends and my bf is willing to relocate as well).
>>>
>>> Today, one of the NHA charter schools in Detroit called me
>>> for a second interview. I am not sure if I should take
>>> this opportunity or not. I am not generally hesitant about
>>> moving out of state, but it WOULD be nice to stay close to
>>> my family and friends. Plus, my bf would rather stay in MI
>>> than relocate (I haven't signed a contract in Maryland yet,
>>> so technically I am still available).
>>>
>>> HERE ARE MY QUESTIONS:
>>> Should I go on the second interview?
>>>
>>> Has anyone worked for NHA, and what has your experience
>>> been like?
>>>
>>> In general, is it better to work in a public school than a
>>> charter school (esp one located in Detroit)?
>>>
>>> Thanks in advance!
>> Get out and dont look back....I have worked for NHA for more
>> than 5 years and the pay sucks, you have to do tons extra with
>> no compensation, and you are constantly reminded that you can
>> be replaced at any time...Maryland sounds great!!

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