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Don't go to a Christian school unless...

by Anyone care to comment on this thread over on the main board?

Jul 21, 2011

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May Doug This could have been me commenting. The same thing happened. I feel much better reading your comments. On 7/31/11, Free to be myself wrote:

> On 7/21/11, Anyone care to comment on this thread over on the > main board? wrote: > > *unless you have "thick skin" to let petty comments not eat at > you. > *unless you go to the ...See More

Aug 7, 2011

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I seriously question the last 2 paragraphs of "Free to be my self", as a blanket statement applying to most private and public schools.

I left an unsatisfactory, to me anyway, situation in a public school system to go to a local non-religious private school, where I was treated well by students, parents and administrators. That is why I stayed almost 10 years.

As I reached and PASSED my 30t...See Moreself", as a blanket statement applying to most private and public schools.

I left an unsatisfactory, to me anyway, situation in a public school system to go to a local non-religious private school, where I was treated well by students, parents and administrators. That is why I stayed almost 10 years.

As I reached and PASSED my 30th birthday, I began to seriously consider the facts that my salary was so much less than in public school and there was no retirement system in place. I did not want to have to teach all my life.

I applied to a nearby public school system, NOT my former public school system, and was offered a job in an outstanding K-8 public school, where I happily taught for the last 20+ years of my career. I am now happily retired with a good state retirement pension.

I had good experiences in both private and public schools. This was my experience.

On 7/31/11, Free to be myself wrote: > On 7/21/11, Anyone care to comment on this thread over on the > main board? wrote: > > *unless you have "thick skin" to let petty comments not eat at > you. > *unless you go to the same church as the majority of the > staff...people talk behind your back > *unless you are experienced in dealing with "helicopter > parents" who want you to accomodate their "precious child's" > needs > *unless you don't need the job and can leave it if it becomes > "toxic" to your emotional health. > *unless you want to spend many volunteer (uncompensated) hours > in fundraising events, banquets, social gathers, weekend > retreats, conferences, etc. that take you away from your > family but are REQUIREMENTS of the job > *unless you are guaranteed tenure after three years. > *unless you know exactly why the previous teacher left--verify > it before accepting the post (administrator "distort" the truth > *unless you are comfortable with dealing with "privileged" > people and status matters a lot to you. You like "favorites". > > Personally, I left public school to work in a private > christian school and I regretted the change. I was much more > respected, affirmed and supported in a public school setting > than at the Christian School. I left it and returned to public > school and am thoroughly enjoying it again. > > I amtreated as a professional in the Public School system and > granted autonomy to teach according to my teaching style and > using an approved curriculum. >

Aug 8, 2011

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Nonna I work in a Private Christian School and I love it. If you are where God wants you to be public or private it will be okay. I have had some of my greatest teaching experiences at my job now and no I don't make the big bucks but God takes care of me. I must be doing something right because I teach kindergarten and I have lots of repeat business. So ...See More

Mar 25, 2012

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The Resourceful Teacher Nonna, that's so great to hear... and very rare. I am in the same situation as you. I've been working at a private school for 7 years and absolutely LOVE it (even though my wallet disagrees). Haha. Good for you for doing what you were called to do!

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Mar 27, 2012

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Marie/IN I have spent my entire 25 year career in private school, all faith based. I am finishing up my 15th year at my current school. I can't imagine teaching somewhere that I am not allowed to share my faith. I have seen teachers come and go. I will be the first one to admit that teaching in a Christian school is not for everyone, but it is where God wan...See More

Apr 8, 2012

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