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Re: New teacher starting mid year (Worried, stressed, depres

by whittywhit0678

Jan 12, 2013

Thanks ladies!!!!! I truly appreciate the advice and suggestions from each of you. Unfortunately, my school has given me ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!!!!!!!!! Seriously, no text book or anything at all. Its primarily because I am enrolling in a certification program as I am not certified to teach at the moment. Georgia has an alternate certification program for those wanting to teach, but did not receive a teaching certification in undergrad or masters. Im basically waiting for my final acceptance letter from the program. Once I receive the notification and official offer of employment, I will be starting the next day. I plan on going to the school on Monday to sneak around and do some observations. lol... I just dont want to go in completely blind. I hope to be able to sit in on one of the other science classes just to see how the classes are structured and the behavior of the students.

Im also a bit nervous about my options after teaching as many of the rules and regulations have cha...See More

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Mom to Three You are very fortunate to have had your education so far completely paid for. I do think if you have the opportunity to actually enter the classroom in your field of undergraduate study and before you put a couple of more years and effort into the doctoral program, it is a wise option. I say this as long as you will not be taking time away from any...See MoreYou are very fortunate to have had your education so far completely paid for. I do think if you have the opportunity to actually enter the classroom in your field of undergraduate study and before you put a couple of more years and effort into the doctoral program, it is a wise option. I say this as long as you will not be taking time away from anything you should be doing for your doctoral program - ie course work or any kind of entrance to candidacy exam.

While you are "field testin" how you do as a teacher, it may also be advisable to do some research on what individuals do with a doctorate in Education Leadership in the area in which you reside or might like to live after completing the degree program. Also how mobile is this degree as opposed to a doctorate with a definite curriculum, administrative (level) or policy area? Have you explored your career options of - teaching at the college level, central office in a school district, working for an education consulting group or working in an education policy or government policy role? Just a thought as I have Son-in-law with 10 years in as a math teacher and ABE in one field who is reevaluating what he might like to do in terms of writing a thesis and in what area.

On 1/12/13, whittywhit0678 wrote: > Thanks ladies!!!!! I truly appreciate the advice and > suggestions from each of you. Unfortunately, my school has > given me ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!!!!!!!!! Seriously, no text > book or anything at all. Its primarily because I am > enrolling in a certification program as I am not certified > to teach at the moment. Georgia has an alternate > certification program for those wanting to teach, but did > not receive a teaching certification in undergrad or > masters. Im basically waiting for my final acceptance > letter from the program. Once I receive the notification > and official offer of employment, I will be starting the > next day. I plan on going to the school on Monday to sneak > around and do some observations. lol... I just dont want to > go in completely blind. I hope to be able to sit in on one > of the other science classes just to see how the classes > are structured and the behavior of the students. > > Im also a bit nervous about my options after teaching as > many of the rules and regulations have changed here in > Georgia. I'll be able to receive compensation for having a > masters, but Georgia does not pay teachers for having a > Doctorate degree in Educational Leadership unless youre > working in a Leadership position. Im hoping I absolutely > LOVE LOVE LOVE teaching, but what other options do I have > with my education (BS in Biology, MaEd in Higher Education, > and Ed.D. in Educational Leadership) and some teaching > experience? I just want to make sure I get the maximum > return on my investment. LOL. For Peetes sake, Ive been in > school for 20 of my 25 years on earth.! LOL

Jan 21, 2013

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