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I've read on this forum that you should answer all phone calls from unknown numbers after applying. Is this because a school will sometimes not leave a message and move on to the next candidate on the list? Does anyone have any experience of this happening? Or is it folklore? Sounds harsh!

I've since told my husband to pick up my phone when I am not near it! Along with my application I must have also signed up for a seat on an emotional roller coaster!
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Palmat Oliveateaches Thank you for the good vibes, though I'm still waiting for a referral list email. It will come! I figure I would just throw my application out into the DoDEA universe and see what happens.
Apr 23, 2020
Palmat Oliveateaches Thank you for the good vibes, though I'm still waiting for a referral list email. It will come! I figure I would just throw my application out into the DoDEA universe and see what happens.
Apr 23, 2020
Palmat Oliveateaches Thank you for the good vibes, though I'm still waiting for a referral list email. It will come! I figure I would just throw my application out into the DoDEA universe and see what happens.
Apr 23, 2020
Couple of Questions Whether it shows up as an international number or not just depends on how that person calls you. I agree with others, definitely answer the phone. They're generally not calling just one person. If they can't reach you, but reach five other relatively equally qualified candidates, there's no reason for them to go to the trouble of calling back. Not ...See More
May 2, 2020
IsItFriday? Harsh?

No Simply realistic. Teachers are a dime a dozen. There are about 2 million of them in the US.

Principals are busy with all sorts of ridiculous issues generated by District and everyone else above them in the chain of command.

Every candidate is a wonderful person, and would be a valuable addition to any school. B...See More
May 4, 2020


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