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Looking to relocate to Connecticut

by Greg Hoskins

Jul 12, 2015

Hello Folks: I am a 10 year veteran science teacher here in upstate New Mexico. I’m certified secondary in science and history. I’m needing a life’s change and I love teaching. I’ve already started the process of getting certified in Conn. I was wondering if I could get some feedback on what it’s like living in Conn. I know the cost of living is higher than New Mexico but Connecticut pays better. So that being said… what’s it like in the life of being a teacher in Conn? I’m looking to relocated to a rural part of the state perhaps the northern area somewhat above Hartford. Can any of you give me some insight regarding my intentions? At this point any information would be helpful. Thank You, Greg Hoskins

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spedteacher On 7/12/15, Greg Hoskins wrote: > Hello Folks: > I am a 10 year veteran science teacher here in upstate > New Mexico. I’m certified secondary in science and history. > I’m needing a life’s change and I love teaching. I’ve > already started the process of getting certified in Conn. I > was wondering if I could get some feed...See More

Jul 12, 2015

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Greg Hoskins On 7/12/15, spedteacher wrote: > On 7/12/15, Greg Hoskins wrote: >> Hello Folks: >> I am a 10 year veteran science teacher here in upstate >> New Mexico. I’m certified secondary in science and history. >> I’m needing a life’s change and I love teaching. I’ve >> already started the process of getting certifie...See MoreOn 7/12/15, spedteacher wrote: > On 7/12/15, Greg Hoskins wrote: >> Hello Folks: >> I am a 10 year veteran science teacher here in upstate >> New Mexico. I’m certified secondary in science and history. >> I’m needing a life’s change and I love teaching. I’ve >> already started the process of getting certified in Conn. I >> was wondering if I could get some feedback on what it’s >> like living in Conn. I know the cost of living is higher >> than New Mexico but Connecticut pays better. So that being >> said… what’s it like in the life of being a teacher in >> Conn? I’m looking to relocated to a rural part of the state >> perhaps the northern area somewhat above Hartford. Can any >> of you give me some insight regarding my intentions? At >> this point any information would be helpful. Thank You, >> Greg Hoskins > This area is rich in culture, history, and has easy access to Boston and > New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and the oceans. I lived for 8 years > outside of Phoenix and the east coast is so much richer in every aspect. > The educational system will have you gasping. New Mexico is ranked low > but up here you get protection from nasty admin. I wouldn't be dragged > back to the west under any circumstances.

Thank you for your insight it is greatly appreciated. Another issue I was wondering about is the new teacher evaluation system. Here in New Mexico half of a teacher’s evaluation is based on student test scores. As you indicated New Mexico’s education system ranks fairly low on the totem pole (4th lowest in Country just slightly above the Deep South states). Many highly qualified teachers leave this state because of consistently low teacher evaluations. Consequently, we have a lot of teacher job positions open and will likely never get filled. I noticed that Connecticut also has a lot of teacher positions open especially in science which is what I’m shopping for. Is this because of teacher evaluations or does Connecticut simply have a shortage of science teachers? I spoke to a lady at the Connecticut department of education and she told me that in the twenty some odd years she’s work there Connecticut has always had a high demand for science teachers… Is this true? Also does Connecticut have a teacher tenure program? In New Mexico tenure is usually established after your third contract. I know that tenure is slowly being eradicated across the country… in California for example, teacher tenure was officially abolished in their last legislative session. So these are just a few of the things I’ve been wondering about as I ponder my future move to Connecticut. Any input would be appreciated, Thank You, Greg Hoskins

Jul 13, 2015

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elsiev On 7/13/15, Greg Hoskins wrote: > Thank you for your insight it is greatly appreciated. Another > issue I was wondering about is the new teacher evaluation > system. Here in New Mexico half of a teacher’s evaluation is > based on student test scores.

Connecticut teacher evaluation is also related to test scores, but this is ...See More

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