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by wondering

Jan 15, 2009

Does anyone know why Phillips that new Martinsburg High School principal was let go from Washington County a few years ago? I believe she was at Clear Spring High.

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PG County Schools?

by Interested in PG

Jan 15, 2009

Are a lot of people applying to work in this school system? Is there anyone currently teaching here?

I am graduating in May and I am applying to the PG Teaching Fellows for the 2009-10 school yr and I know it is predominately urban area, I grew up in the DC metro area, so I know the demographic. I just wanted to hear from those who are al...See More

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dauis On 4/09/09, Teeeeeeee heeeeeeeeeeeee haaaaaaaaaa haaaa haaaa hoooo wrote: > hoooooo huuuuuu haa hahaha hahahahahhahahaha > > Yes, OF COURSE, they will pay you several thousand more > than 43,000 to be a first year uncredentialed teacher > working for the PG Teaching Fellows. > > But you have to play it like a good hand of poker...See MoreOn 4/09/09, Teeeeeeee heeeeeeeeeeeee haaaaaaaaaa haaaa haaaa hoooo wrote: > hoooooo huuuuuu haa hahaha hahahahahhahahaha > > Yes, OF COURSE, they will pay you several thousand more > than 43,000 to be a first year uncredentialed teacher > working for the PG Teaching Fellows. > > But you have to play it like a good hand of poker and > demand that you will not bless them with your teaching > talents unless they pay you $47,000 so you can live at the > standard of living to which you are accustomed. No matter > what their reaction, stick to your guns because they are > just bluffing if they say no. In fact, you should be more > aggressive so they know you mean business. This approach > will likely get you an offer of $50,000 or more and since > they see you are tough, they will probably put you on the > recommended list for principalship. > > You will LOVE working for PG fellows because the children > are absolutely precious. These kids will really come > around when they have a wonderful teacher and soon the > toughest little gang thug will be an outstanding scholar. > > > On 4/09/09, Also Interested In PG Fellows Program wrote: >> I am also interested in the PG Teaching Fellows >> program. Does anyone know if >> there is any leeway in the salaries they offer at all? >> I am a career changer and would be taking a pretty big >> salary cut to come down to the 43,000 per year salary. >> I think I would qualify for Bachelor's + 30 >> though...still...I have a family. I really want to >> teach though...obviously I am not doing it to get rich, >> but even a few thousand dollars swing would matter >> alot. >> >> On 3/30/09, My experience with Fellows programs this >> year wrote: >>> I don't know if this helps any, but I applied to PG >>> Teaching Fellows and didn't get an interview. I also >>> applied to Baltimore City Teaching Residency and did >>> get an interview (but didn't get accepted). >>> >>> On 3/28/09, another job seeker wrote: >>>> I thought PG county was laying off a slew of >>>> teachers. what's up? >>>> >>>> >>>> On 3/24/09, SLP in PG wrote: >>>>> I work in PG as an SLP in a Regional Center. >>>>> Frankly, you'll find good and hoorible anywhere >>>>> you go. After 20 years in different schools and >>>>> different states, trust me on this. My advice, >>>>> there are jobs in PG, some better than others. >>>>> Apply, see what they have and go from there. My >>>>> school is often looking for staff due to the >>>>> severity of our kids. I've been there for 3 >>>>> years, will probably stay 1 more at most. >

May 23, 2011

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dauis On 4/09/09, Teeeeeeee heeeeeeeeeeeee haaaaaaaaaa haaaa haaaa hoooo wrote: > hoooooo huuuuuu haa hahaha hahahahahhahahaha > > Yes, OF COURSE, they will pay you several thousand more > than 43,000 to be a first year uncredentialed teacher > working for the PG Teaching Fellows. > > But you have to play it like a good hand of poker...See MoreOn 4/09/09, Teeeeeeee heeeeeeeeeeeee haaaaaaaaaa haaaa haaaa hoooo wrote: > hoooooo huuuuuu haa hahaha hahahahahhahahaha > > Yes, OF COURSE, they will pay you several thousand more > than 43,000 to be a first year uncredentialed teacher > working for the PG Teaching Fellows. > > But you have to play it like a good hand of poker and > demand that you will not bless them with your teaching > talents unless they pay you $47,000 so you can live at the > standard of living to which you are accustomed. No matter > what their reaction, stick to your guns because they are > just bluffing if they say no. In fact, you should be more > aggressive so they know you mean business. This approach > will likely get you an offer of $50,000 or more and since > they see you are tough, they will probably put you on the > recommended list for principalship. > > You will LOVE working for PG fellows because the children > are absolutely precious. These kids will really come > around when they have a wonderful teacher and soon the > toughest little gang thug will be an outstanding scholar. > > > On 4/09/09, Also Interested In PG Fellows Program wrote: >> I am also interested in the PG Teaching Fellows >> program. Does anyone know if >> there is any leeway in the salaries they offer at all? >> I am a career changer and would be taking a pretty big >> salary cut to come down to the 43,000 per year salary. >> I think I would qualify for Bachelor's + 30 >> though...still...I have a family. I really want to >> teach though...obviously I am not doing it to get rich, >> but even a few thousand dollars swing would matter >> alot. >> >> On 3/30/09, My experience with Fellows programs this >> year wrote: >>> I don't know if this helps any, but I applied to PG >>> Teaching Fellows and didn't get an interview. I also >>> applied to Baltimore City Teaching Residency and did >>> get an interview (but didn't get accepted). >>> >>> On 3/28/09, another job seeker wrote: >>>> I thought PG county was laying off a slew of >>>> teachers. what's up? >>>> >>>> >>>> On 3/24/09, SLP in PG wrote: >>>>> I work in PG as an SLP in a Regional Center. >>>>> Frankly, you'll find good and hoorible anywhere >>>>> you go. After 20 years in different schools and >>>>> different states, trust me on this. My advice, >>>>> there are jobs in PG, some better than others. >>>>> Apply, see what they have and go from there. My >>>>> school is often looking for staff due to the >>>>> severity of our kids. I've been there for 3 >>>>> years, will probably stay 1 more at most. >

May 23, 2011

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Teacher Self- Defense

by MuchSafer.net

Jan 15, 2009

There is an organization that is offering self-Defense courses specifically for teachers its called Much Safer, check out the link and tell me what you think [link removed]

I think you are not going to make money off this scam nfm On 1/15/09, MuchSafer.net wrote: > There is an organization that is offering self-Defense > courses specifically for teachers its called Much Safer, > check out the link and tell me what you think > [link removed]

Jan 16, 2009

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Playground Equipment

by Mike

Jan 19, 2009

I am a Certified Playground Safety Inspector working for a Commercial Playground Manufacturer located in Frederick County. If anyone has questions, needs their playground equipment inspected, repaired, new safety surface added, or new equipment prior to the Spring weather. Please contact me at [email removed].

Best Regards,

Mike A...See More

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what's up in PG County?

by need a job

Jan 19, 2009

In today's Washington Post, page B2, there is a story titled "School Budgets Under the Knife." It lists various jurisdictions in the DC area. If I am reading it correctly, Montgomery County's budget is flat, and superintendent is proposing to eliminate cost of living raises,Howard's budget is up a bit, Loudoun's is up, Anne ARundel's is going up, a...See More

SLP in PG The short answer: increase in kids without an increase in budget. There are 2 meetings scheduled to review the current boundaries. PG also tends to be fairly illegal/legal immigrant friendly (or at least tolerant), increasing cost of services (interpreters, etc). Some schools are not fileed, others are overcrowded. If you teach in one of the NCLB t...See More

Mar 24, 2009

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BKFK Maryland Challenge

by Ryan

Jan 21, 2009

I saw something about this a few years ago - looks like BKFK is running another competition for MD teachers.

5 State winners One each in Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia and Pennsylvania will receive - $1,000 Face Value U.S. Savings Bond - $100 Best Buy Gift card, and - Statewide recognition

Teacher Awards - National and S...See More

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Teaching Jobs St.Marys/Calvert County

by Susana

Feb 1, 2009

My husband is being transferred to Pax River. Would anyone here happen to know about the K-5 job market? THanks so much!

good luck! I know that Calvert is in the talks of cutting 132 teaching positions next year; can't imagine they are hiring if this is the case.

On 2/01/09, Susana wrote: > My husband is being transferred to Pax River. Would anyone > here happen to know about the K-5 job market? THanks so much!

Feb 19, 2009

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Certified K-12 Reading Specialist Seeking Job

by KK

Feb 6, 2009

I live in Takoma Park and am certified as a K-12 Reading Specialist. If anyone knows of an opening, please e-mail me. Thanks.

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Any truth to this rumor?

by job seeker

Feb 11, 2009

I heard rumors that due to the economy many school districts are doing budget cuts and cutting back on teaching positions. Is this true? I am receiving my Md this spring and I hope to move to the Eastern shore area this summer. Does anyone know of any elementary job positions?

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worried calvert teacher I don't know about Grateful's sources, but Calvert's BOE has announced a 7.5 million defecit and the possibility of cutting 132 teachers. Montgomery county has frozen salaries. The economy is definitely hitting education in MD.

On 2/19/09, another job seeker wrote: > Grateful, you sound awfully certain about your pessimistic > statem...See More

Feb 19, 2009

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eastern shore Dorchester county on the eastern shore is also having serious budget issues and has a salary freeze. Several family members of mine who teach on the eastern shore are concerned about health care premium increases and possibly cuts to personnel.

On 2/19/09, worried calvert teacher wrote: > I don't know about Grateful's sources, but Calve...See More

Feb 19, 2009

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Cut the Fat

by Irked Beynd Belief!

Feb 12, 2009

so hel# bent on inserting such a ginormous amount of PORK into this stimulus package?!?!? She and Reid need to get a clue as to what our country needs. TRIM THE FAT and make it work. We don't need millions of $'s going to such BS programs!! We are going to go belly up just like Japan! Is that what we want?!?! I'm am so tired of the the Dems. taking...See More

What About Wall Street & AIG? So you don't want to help people who don't have a job, because you think they're not working just because they're lazy. You feel they take the money they receive and buy booze, drugs, and cigarettes.

Well, How do you feel about bailing out the banks and the insurance giant AIG? They take the Government bailout money and go on junkets. They...See MoreSo you don't want to help people who don't have a job, because you think they're not working just because they're lazy. You feel they take the money they receive and buy booze, drugs, and cigarettes.

Well, How do you feel about bailing out the banks and the insurance giant AIG? They take the Government bailout money and go on junkets. They give huge bonuses to the CEOs and upper level management who ran the firms into the ground. Isn't that just welfare for another segment of the soceity?

What's the pork you're referring to in the stimulus? Modernizing schools & government buildings to make them energy efficient? Fixing crumbling bridges & roads?

I did hear about extending unemployment benefits for those who are looking for work and can't find a job? Do you have a problem with unemployment benefits, too? Or you just don't believe the rising unemployment numbers are true?

This is a country founded on the principles of liberty and justice for all. Do you really think taking away someone's reproductive rights based on their economic status fits into that creed?

Take a look at the budget - There may be some welfare abuse, but it's not what's bringing the economy down.

Did you miss the information about the housing bubble that burst from too many subprime loans that were issued by banks without proper back-up resources to people who couldn't afford to pay their ballooning adjustable rate mortages?

Did you hear anything about funding two wars over the last six years?

Did you know that the 3 top automakers in this country have come to Capitol Hill with their hats in their hands asking for money?

Have you heard of a guy named Bernie Maddoff who bilked thousands of investors out of billions of dollars?

George Bush came into office with a budget surplus. He left office with the budget & the economy in shambles & NOW the Republicans want to get fiscally responsible? WOW! What brought them to their sense?

On 2/12/09, Irked Beynd Belief! wrote: > so hel# bent on inserting such a ginormous amount of PORK > into this stimulus package?!?!? She and Reid need to get > a clue as to what our country needs. TRIM THE FAT and > make it work. We don't need millions of $'s going to such > BS programs!! We are going to go belly up just like > Japan! Is that what we want?!?! I'm am so tired of the > the Dems. taking MY money and spreading MY wealth to those > who sit on their ass#s and do nothing all day! Why does > our liberal govt. feel that we need to continue to entitle > this trash of our society?!? GET A JOB.......NOW!!!!!! I > understand there are a very SMALL percentage of those on > welfare and who collect food stamps that truly need it. > The VAST majority acctually COULD work, but don't because > they get free money. Would YOU work if you could smoke > cigs and drink Budweiser on a daily basis? The worst part > is, they continue to produce offspring. This just leads > to a vicious cycle. I say women should only be allowed to > have one child until they are off welfare. If they can't > get a job in a year, fix them like a cat so they can't > have any more. This would help the poor children that > don't get the money that is intended for them because > momma spent it on cigs, booze and dope. Am I being mean > here?? No. I'm just stating the facts and the truth that > our liberal government and media refuse to address. > Welfare was NOT meant as a means to give free money to > lazy ass@d people on a lifetime basis. It was meant to > serve as a bridge to help those who BECAME unemployed > until they were able to get back on their feet again. > This process was meant to be and used to be a brief period > of time so they wouldn't jeopardize our economy. Now look > at what has happend to this program!! Complete and utter > abuse! The worst part is, our government ALLOWS it!! My > blood pressure is boiling. I need to go!!

Feb 15, 2009

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