Re: How is Teaching in SC Right Now?

Angie

Posted on 10/31/09

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I think it's unfortunate that the other teachers work in unfortunate
districts. I have not experienced their issues.

I am fortunate enough tot work in a district that recognized we had
to cut costs instead of expect teachers to take furlough days or even
get rid of teachers. We were lucky enough to not have any staff cuts
and we do not have to take furlough days. Admittedly, we are putting
off technological advances. Not all of us have new technology in our
classroom. We do have enough tools to teach effectively and we are
not suffering due to lack of a Union.

We also speak up when we have issues and are fortunate enough to have
DO support. Also, our board is very supportive. I work in the
upstate in one of the fastest growing districts in the state.

I also must tell you that teaching is my second career. I changed
professions a few years ago. I know the world outside of teaching so
I may not have been around in the "good old days." If any existed.

I hope that you (the original poster) appreciate it's difficult to
group an entire state into one category. Not all of the SC teachers
are 'suffering' from lack of support. Not all of the SC teachers are
disgruntled or lack Union support (or even want it). I am very
pleased with my district and I am very happy to be a teacher in SC.

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