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AZ Teacher Interested in LA possibly....

by AZ Teacher

Dec 21, 2009

A friend of mine told me how much he loves Louisiana, Shreveport to be exact. He has also told me about the great pay (great compared to what we are dealing with in AZ right now) and the need for teachers. I thought I would go straight to the source to find out more info.

Is joining the Union a requirement? Do you have to pay for your own health insurance?

What are a few things you like and don't like about the state? How is the crime?

Thank you!!

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MK The answers to your questions will really vary from one district to another. I would suggest visiting the Dept of Ed's website and the websites for any districts that you are interested in as a starting point. You could also check out online versions of local newspapers. You should be able to easily locate any of this by googling.

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Dec 21, 2009

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caddo teacher On 12/21/09, MK wrote: > The answers to your questions will really vary from one > district to another. I would suggest visiting the Dept of > Ed's website and the websites for any districts that you are > interested in as a starting point. You could also check out > online versions of local newspapers. You should be able to > eas...See More

Jan 10, 2010

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Proud Caddo teacher On 1/10/10, caddo teacher wrote: > On 12/21/09, MK wrote: >> The answers to your questions will really vary from one >> district to another. I would suggest visiting the Dept of >> Ed's website and the websites for any districts that you are >> interested in as a starting point. You could also check out >> online ve...See MoreOn 1/10/10, caddo teacher wrote: > On 12/21/09, MK wrote: >> The answers to your questions will really vary from one >> district to another. I would suggest visiting the Dept of >> Ed's website and the websites for any districts that you are >> interested in as a starting point. You could also check out >> online versions of local newspapers. You should be able to >> easily locate any of this by googling. >> >> Good luck! >> >> >> On 12/21/09, AZ Teacher wrote: >>> A friend of mine told me how much he loves Louisiana, >>> Shreveport to be exact. He has also told me about the >>> great pay (great compared to what we are dealing with in AZ >>> right now) and the need for teachers. I thought I would go >>> straight to the source to find out more info. >>> >>> Is joining the Union a requirement? >>> Do you have to pay for your own health insurance? >>> >>> What are a few things you like and don't like about the >>> state? >>> How is the crime? >>> >>> Thank you!! > > Dear AZ Teacher, > Where are you from and WHY would you want to come here? If you > do choose to come to Shreveport to work as a teacher, you really > don't want to work in Caddo Parish...Bossier Parish is the way > to go!! Crime is pretty bad in most areas of Shreveport, not as > bad in Bossier. You do have to pay for your insurance in Caddo. > I'm a 3rd grade teacher in Caddo... haven't had the opportunity > to work in Bossier yet, so I'm not sure about their insurance. > Bossier teachers do make a little more money than Caddo > teachers. Hope this helps!!

I am a Caddo teacher and have been since 1980. Like everywhere there are less challenging schools and challenging schools. I have always taught in challenging schools because it was there I could make the biggest impact on children who need me the most. I also live in Shreveport and have since 1980. I have never been the victim of a crime nor do I know anyone who has. Just like every city, there are parts of town I wouldn't want to live it, so I don't. To the person who loves Bossier, go. Every person needs to evaluate what is right for them and if where you are is not then find something that makes you happy. By the way Bossier pays for their insurance as well.

Feb 24, 2010

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