Re: Thinkin' of moving there...

TechnoMage

Posted on 6/26/11

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There is way too much wrong in this account to be correct. Even in
the state of SC there are laws which forbid the outcomes you
described. Sometimes when you are dealing with an ass you need a
Lawyer. This sounds like such a case. They CAN only get away with
these things if you let them. But they CAN get away with these
things IF you LET them. DON'T 12/22/09, Theodore A. Jones wrote:

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> As Angie says she is a newbie to SC and that also means Angie
> has been given preferential treatment. What Angie has not told
> you or does not know about SC is that when you sign a teaching
> contract in SC a SC law intentionally removes your rights to due
> process. Your rights to due process have been removed so that
> when the principal or someone else in the district with
> authority or a parent decides they don't like you or you begin
> to make too much money out the door you go. My wife was a SC
> classroom math teacher for 17 years. We left SC and were gone
> for nearly ten years while my wife was employed as a senior
> research scientist in math assement testing. We returned here to
> care for my wife's parents and she began teaching again. Whereas
> Angie was given preferential treatment and trained in the ADEPT
> evaluation system my wife was not. Even tho my wife was aked to
> teach AP cal. AP stats. and two other high level math cources as
> a favor for the G/d Oconee school district as a favor for them
> and has a 100% passing rate of all the students she taught,
> failing one ADEPT evaluation has ended her teaching career in
> SC. My wife was intentionally not informed of the existance of
> the ADEPT evaluation system and even now has no idea of how to
> comply with it. So like I said. You need to make SC a drive
> thru. For if in anyway you are not a social fit the authorioties
> of a SC school district will tear you apart and think they have
> have done God a favor and SC law lets them get away with it. I
> am not a SC school teacher but I really know the character of
> the aristrocratic South Carolinian. Believe me you do not want
> to teach school here.
> On 12/22/09, Angie wrote:
>> Hi! I am glad you are considering SC as a potential residence.
>> I used to live in Ft. Huachuca, AZ many years ago and I
>> attended Sierra Vista HS for my freshman year. :) If you move
>> here, then the brutal Summers will be a breeze for you! :)
>>
>> I have to be honest, in regards to SC, there's only one other
>> place I would ever live and that is near my family in another
>> state. We moved here about 10 years ago and I love it here. I
>> live in what it is considered the "Upstate." I live about
>> 15-20 minutes from Charlotte, NC and about 90 minutes from
>> Columbia, SC.
>>
>> I cannot offer experience in Columbia, but I do have input into
>> my own county and districts within. I have been very supported
>> by my district and my fellow teachers. I've been teaching for
>> 3 years so I am still considered a 'newbie.' I teach 8th grade
>> Math. I came into teaching after 10 years in the Construction
>> Industry. While it is true we do not have a strong affiliation
>> with the NEA, the Palmetto state has several other 'union'
>> opportunities if you are interested. I have not felt the need
>> to be supported by a union, I don't belong to one.
>>
>> While the reputation of education in this state is in question,
>> there is no question that we need and desire good teachers.
>> The pay isn't so hot, but you knew that when you got into
>> teaching. The rewards are great and while we struggle (as does
>> anywhere else) we do reap rewards. I love working for SC and I
>> love my district. I'm often humbled by my own colleagues,
>> there's some great teachers here.
>>
>> I apologize for the bad responses you may receive, but I have
>> found that whenever I ask a question on here that I have to
>> consider the source and take it with a grain salt. I will say
>> that the Construction Industry is thriving also. I don't mean
>> actual labor-wise, but in regards to the business and
>> management aspects. Experience in management & accounting are
>> helpful up here near Charlotte, NC. Again, I have no knowledge
>> of life in Columbia, SC.
>>
>> The SCDOE website, while not very user friendly, is a great way
>> to get info on how to become a teacher in SC.
>> http://ed.sc.gov/
>>
>> I wish you the best of luck and I hope that even if you don't
>> choose to teach in SC that you enjoy continued success as an
>> educator.
>>
>> Take care!
>> Angie
>>
>>
>> On 12/11/09, Arizona wrote:
>>> Hello,
>>> I am entertaining the idea of moving there. I have never
>>> even been to SC before. I am wanting a total change from
>>> AZ. I am a certified K-8 Elementary and 7-12 Secondary
>>> English teacher. I have the majority of my experience in K-
>>> 8, but no official TRADITIONAL high school English
>>> experience yet. I am currently teaching high school-age
>>> youth in a non-traditional academic setting for a
>>> vocational training program.
>>>
>>> My heart is in traditional school. I have taught both
>>> Language Arts before, so it's not like I don't have ANY
>>> experience. I'm a good teacher (of course, I know I would
>>> have to prove that) and do NOT contribute to the shameful
>>> educational ranking our state has (and I say that with
>>> humility :)).
>>>
>>> My question is, I'm thinking of the Columbia area, and
>>> would like to know the job outlook for someone in my
>>> position. Also, is it hard to switch over certificates? Is
>>> there a separate state test I would have to take in ORDER
>>> to get my SC certificate?
>>>
>>> I would appreciate all input and advice.
>>>
>>> Thank you!!

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