Re: too much education and experience

nancy

Posted on 8/22/09

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On 8/22/09, just wondering wrote:
> Is it true that the majority of the teacher's salary is
> paid through local funds? If so, do you think that
> someone with a higher degree and more experience could be
> passed over for someone with a lower degree and no
> experience? Does that really happen?

Absolutely!! Teaching is my second career. I returned to
school and completed my Masters in Education. The district
where my children attend sent memos to all principals
informing them to not even interview anyone with a masters
degree. I have heard story after story of highly qualified,
capable, inspiring teachers not being considered because
their education/experience makes them too expensive. It is
much cheaper to higher someone right out of college. It is
terribly frustrating and defeating.

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