I totally agree. It rips at your heart. You know you are a great
teacher and would be an asset to their district, however it comes down to
money. And that gets my goat, because they push and push you to advance
your degree and then shut the door in your face once you have gotten it!

On 4/22/09, s wrote:
>
> I can relate...eleven years here, one year off, perfect teaching record
> and high recommendations and NOTHING....I have to agree with Jen...it's
> because we are too expensive...schools can hire first year teachers at a
> fraction of the cost! I went back to school to get my Masters, and it's
> like a dead weight now b/c no one wants to pay me for that "extra"
> education. Isn't that sad? A friend of mine told me recently that it
> amazes her that she was paid $90,000. plus for working in a chamber of
> commerce and teachers make $30,000. - $50,000. and they are ONLY
> educating our future....sad, isn't it?
>
> On 4/20/09, To the OP from Sharyl wrote:
>> Where are you located? I mean generally -- not that you have to
>> give the specific town.
>>
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>> On 4/19/09, jen/1st wrote:
>>> It's cheaper to higher a first year teacher than one with 10
>>> years experience. Plus, most districts get a financial kickback
>>> when they higher from certain colleges.
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>>> On 4/18/09, where are you in Missouri? wrote:
>>>> On 4/18/09, teacher mom wrote:
>>>>> I have taught for 10 yrs in MO. I took this school yr off
>>>>> to stay home with my infant son. I have great references,
>>>>> experience, and wonderful evaluations. I was even told by
>>>>> one principal in an interview she wanted to hire me, then
>>>>> in a follow up email, she said she had no openings. I
>>>>> can't seem to get a job! What's up with this?

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