Re: Does anyone teach in Montana and love it?
Posted by Bobcat on 1/08/08
I grew up in Montana, taught in CA and moved back to Montana. As I start a family, my salary is fine, even in pricey northwest MT. The community is no better than what you make it. I have searched and searched for "culture" in MT and feel that the 100 mile drive to find any art,music, child activities, decent shopping (Target, Costco, etc.) is an absolute. I am coming up on 10 year of teaching and am wondering what the best choice for my family will be. In my experience even children with great parents get into trouble when they have nothing to do here, it is hard to suggest activities when even I really have to search for anything to do of value for myself on the weekends. I will never take the lakes, mountains, for granted and feel that it is one of the safest places for a family, but every place has pros and cons. It is what you make it...(my two cents)
