Re: Elementary Jobs in WY

Posted by Joe on 11/05/06

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On 10/22/06, gnkntna wrote:
> On 10/15/06, doxielyn wrote:
>> On 10/06/06, Dumb question wrote:
>>> There is NO shortage of teachers EXCEPT in schools where
>>> there is CRIME, CORRUPTION, BAD ADMINISTRATION, STRESS to
>>> PASS THE TEST or BE FIRED. It is a HORRIBLE time to be a
>>> teacher in America. You can be fired for kids who don't
>>> care about learning and fail the test to get you fired on
>>> purpose. Be warned...don't teach.
>>>
>>
>>
>> I hope you are no longer teaching. I came into a great school
> with great admin, and
>> great kids. I'm sorry you had a bad experience, and please
> don't consider being with
>> kids again.
>
>
> Hah, yeah, that guy (or girl) sounds like he or she has a chip.
>
> Now, granted, I must admit, I was in a situation where a student
> who was extremely mean and upset over me calling a
> parent/teacher conference over his ruthless and merciless
> behavior tried to get me fired. He succeeded. His Dad is a
> popular Italian and a long-time teacher in the district at the
> very high school where I taught. Sometimes recklessness in kids
> rules the day. But I still pursued work and continue to teach to
> this day. However, I must say that discipline is continually
> being undermined and viewed as harsh. So, in the long run, after
> 6 years of teaching, I am opting for another educational option--
> online teaching. So, for teachers who have the passion but don't
> want to deal with the personalities, I recommend it. Nothing is
> more frustrating that loving to teach the kids and then have
> them turn around and ruin your life when you have reached out to
> them time and time again.
>
> Very sad. Teaching is the most rewarding experience when the
> kids respect great teaching and passion. But it is so hurtful
> when those kids don't see what they are getting. And then they
> turn on you.
>
> Enjoy. :)

Dont teach if you have any other options, it is a life of stress,
low pay, angry and sometimes evil children and parents who think you
know nothing. You will come across a good school once in a while
with good administrators(they do exist ive heard) and children who
arent satanic but its a very hard career. When you do get good kids
its fulfilling but that tends to be short lived.

Posts on this thread, including this one

• Elementary Jobs in WY, 9/11/06, by Chris.
• Re: Elementary Jobs in WY, 10/06/06, by Dumb question.
• Re: Elementary Jobs in WY, 10/15/06, by doxielyn.
• Re: Elementary Jobs in WY, 10/22/06, by gnkntna.
• Re: Elementary Jobs in WY, 11/05/06, by Joe.