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Locating a grammer school techer from 1970's

by marie callaham

Oct 26, 2008

Good afternoon:

My grammar school (Donald Comer Elem in Crestwood) is having our 30 year reunion & I was trying to locate a couple of our teachers. I'm not sure where to look so I though maybe here would be a place to start, any help would be appreciated

1. Cheryl Smith - 1970's PE & Science 2. Leroy Washington - 1970's ...See More

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Looking for Skyhook

by Morticia

Oct 28, 2008

Hey, Just wondering how your day was going. See ya soon. Morticia

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Any Possible Agriculture Openings Soon?

by Earl

Nov 2, 2008

I am living around Lee County and I have to commute nearly an hour and go into what many call "fast time", actually Eastern Time, to work (which is not really important), but the commute's distance is putting a strain on me and my vehicle. I am currently employed teaching agriculture and I hold my certification in the subject. I was curious if anyo...See More

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Elementary Positions?

by Holly

Nov 11, 2008

Does anybody know of any openings for elementary positions around the Calhoun or Etowah counties?

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Cyna Go to the website below and search for positions in that area by system. There are only two systems in Etowah county: Etowah County and Gadsden City. In Calhoun county: Calhoun County, Piedmont City, Jacksonville City, Anniston City, and Oxford City.

On 11/11/08, Holly wrote: > Does anybody know of any openings for elementary positions ...See More

Nov 24, 2008

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Relocation from Louisiana

by Traci

Nov 20, 2008

My husbands job is requiring us to relocate to the Mobile area. I am currently teaching preschool at a private school and have been doing so for nearly 14 years. I did some research and noticed public schools in Alabama start at Kindergarten. There is also not as many private schools there. We noticed that across the street from where we are lookin...See More

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Cyna Traci,

Your first hurdle in securing a teaching job in Alabama is obtaining an Alabama teaching certificate. Unless you are Nationally Board Certified, your certificate from Lousiana is not valid in Alabama. There is paperwork involved and you may have to take some additional college classes to meet certification requirements. This can be ...See MoreTraci,

Your first hurdle in securing a teaching job in Alabama is obtaining an Alabama teaching certificate. Unless you are Nationally Board Certified, your certificate from Lousiana is not valid in Alabama. There is paperwork involved and you may have to take some additional college classes to meet certification requirements. This can be a VERY slow process. I suggest that you contact the Alabama State Baord of Education immediately to find out what you need to do to be certified.

Paraprofessional positions (what you called teacher's assistants) are very coveted and in my system are almost harder to come by than a teacher's position. In my system, they are usually given to dedicated substitutes.

Alabama is, unfortunately, in proration our budgets have been cut 25% for the last two months. I forsee this getting worse before it gets better.

Mobile is the largest school system in the state and asking for a particular school might do you more harm than good in seeking a position. I don't think it will matter to them at all that you live across the street. Your best best is to secure a position and HOPE for a transfer to the school of your choice in the future (like after you get tenure).

Contrary to what you think, there are MANY private schools in Mobile. There are quite a few parochial schools, especially catholic.

The link below will take you to the Teach in Alabam website where you can see what jobs have been posted in the Mobil area and apply on-line for a position.

I wish you the best of luck.

On 11/20/08, Traci wrote: > My husbands job is requiring us to relocate to the Mobile > area. I am currently teaching preschool at a private > school and have been doing so for nearly 14 years. I did > some research and noticed public schools in Alabama start > at Kindergarten. There is also not as many private > schools there. We noticed that across the street from > where we are looking to buy a house, there is a public > school. Do you think there is any chance of them hiring > me? If not for teacher, what about assistant position? > Since we will not have any family, nor friends in the > state to help us out, would they take that into > consideration and also the fact that we will be living > exactly across the street from the school? I heard that > the school system there is strict and they place you/you > can't choose where you want to be employed. Is this > true? Can anyone give me some helpful information to > assist me in continuing what I love to do... I am looking > forward to the move in the upcoming weeks, but not the job > hunting process! Attention to this matter would be > greatly appreciated!

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In need of a grant or scholarship.

by Jenna

Dec 6, 2008

I am currently enrolled in Troy University, Alabama and my G.I. Bill is about to end. I do not qualify for Pell Grants. From what I have read, since I am not in poverty, a minority, and I work full time so I attend school part time, I do not qualify for anything! I am running out of options. I do not want to be neck deep in loans and I just don't k...See More

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Cyna I don't know what colleges are in your area, but I know that traditionally black universities (like Alabama A & M, Alabama State University, and Tuskgee University) offer scholarships for underrepresented populations. Thus, if you are a white student attending a predominantly black university, you could receive one of these scholarships. I was ...See More

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Courtney You should check out the ATRIP program. I don't know if you are eligible since you only go to school part time. It's a new program and I know that I got one of the graduate student scholarships and they are slow to get the money to you but it's so helpful to have! Courtney

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Substitute teachers organizing in Birmingham

by Kervin Fondren

Dec 7, 2008

I am serving as the first President of the Birmingham Professional Substitute Teachers Alliance working with certified substitute teachers in the Birmingham City Schools. The Birmingham City Schools district is one of the largest urban school districts in Alabama, and yet subs only get $60 a day with no benefits. I am organizing subs to meet in Jan...See More

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Alethea Smith Mr. Fondren,

Can you relate to me the next meeting that will take place for subs.? Also, how may I contact you by phone.?

Thank You, a concern Substitute Teacher. SAconcern s

Feb 22, 2012

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Alethea Smith Mr. Fondren,

Can you relate to me the next meeting that will take place for subs.? Also, how may I contact you by phone.?

Thank You, a concern Substitute Teacher. SAconcern s

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