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Maine Teachers Chatboard

apraxia network awareness

by Jeanne Buesser

Jun 30, 2008

my you tube video's on apraxia network of bergen county public servi Posted by: "Jeanne Buesser" [email removed]

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Exchange Students Are Coming to Maine!!

by Stacy Knappe

Jul 21, 2008

I am a local coordinator for CIEE, and we have students arriving in August that still need host families. Many high schools are still accepting foreign exchange students for the upcoming school year. Email or call if you are interested. 207- 467-5938

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3RD GRADE Postcard Exchange Needs Maine!

by Carol

Jul 23, 2008

Well-organized, reliable postcard exchange in its second year needs a teacher from the Pine Tree State! This is a fun, rewarding, and easy project that you don't want to miss!!

Please email me directly at: [email removed]

Third grade teachers only please (combos o.k.).

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Maine Teachers wanted for Dream Wedding Series!

by Charisse Simonian

Jul 24, 2008

Hi - I'm working on a lovely new series for TNT called “Wedding Day”. The show is being co-produced by Mark Burnett and DreamWorks Television and will give dream weddings to deserving couples!

We are currently seeking such couples in Maine and I am hoping you can help me spread the word to all of the teachers out there Teachers are ev...See More

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Retirement package in Maine

by Stacy

Jul 30, 2008

Hi, I am currently finishing school here in TN. I have five classes to go. I am interested in teaching in the Bangor area of Maine. Can anyone please tell me about the retirement package in Maine. P.S. Does anyone know what salary Maine teachers start at? Here in TN, it is approximately $34,059 for a teacher with 0 experience and a B.A. Thanks...

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Lenny Hoy On 7/30/08, Stacy wrote: > Hi, > I am currently finishing school here in TN. I have five > classes to go. I am interested in teaching in the Bangor > area of Maine. Can anyone please tell me about the > retirement package in Maine. P.S. Does anyone know what > salary Maine teachers start at? Here in TN, it is > approximately $3...See MoreOn 7/30/08, Stacy wrote: > Hi, > I am currently finishing school here in TN. I have five > classes to go. I am interested in teaching in the Bangor > area of Maine. Can anyone please tell me about the > retirement package in Maine. P.S. Does anyone know what > salary Maine teachers start at? Here in TN, it is > approximately $34,059 for a teacher with 0 experience and a > B.A. Thanks...

Stacy-congratulations on your achievement! You embark on a satisfying, challenging and at times, stressful career. I began teaching at 40 with the birth of my first child. I am now 62 and will retire this June. I can speak with some certainty about Maine's retirement package from the vantage point of a 23 year career in Bethel Maine.

As presently constituted, Maine's retirement package has got to be one of the least attractive packages in existence. While bundled in with other state employees who routinely get complete medical coverage paid out of the retirement system, we teachers will pay 60% of the premium. Maine, due to well meaning but intrusive insurance regulations, has retained only one or two medical insurance providers. Without competition to dampen their spirits and forced conform to rigorous state coverage mandates, companies charge premiums here in this state that are astronomical compared to the same policies offered by the same company in neighboring Hew Hampshire.

With 23 years service, I'll be working with around $15,000 a year retirement. My friend with 35 years under his belt breaks into the low 20's. While fully vested in social security by virtue of 20 years of employment before teaching, Maine and the federal government conspire to forbid me to also draw social security. They deem that additional pittance a 'windfall' on top of the 'generous' allotment Maine retirement affords me.

Stacy, I love this state. It's a thing of great beauty. But the exorbitant state tax and fee structures, small retirement stipends and high general cost of living have me looking, ironically, given this posting's destination, at TN as an alternative. What can you tell me about down there?

G2G. Suppers on and it does smell good. Let me know if I can be of any further service.

Lenny Hoy

Mar 26, 2009

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Any Grade Welcome for FUN post card Exchange!

by Sabrena

Aug 3, 2008

Hey Everyone, I am looking for a teacher (any grade) from Louisiana to join in on the upcoming 2008-2009 post card exchange! If you are interested in joining or would like more information please email me at [email removed]

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Any Grade Welcome for FUN post card Exchange!

by Sabrena

Aug 3, 2008

Hey Everyone, I am looking for a teacher (any grade) from Maine to join in on the upcoming 2008-2009 post card exchange! If you are interested in joining or would like more information please email me at [email removed]

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POSTCARD EXCHANGE- please join!

by Brandi

Aug 9, 2008

Hello!

Are you wanting your students to learn more about the USA this year? If so, you are in luck with the 2008-09 postcard exchange! Our goal is to have every state represented for our exchange. Maine is not represented yet. If you are wanting to participate, please email me the following information:

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ESL in Lewiston

by Jack

Aug 10, 2008

Just applied for an ESL teaching job in Lewiston. I sincerely hope I at least get an interview. Any advice? I want to thank the person, perhaps it was Steve, who recommended Lewiston.

Thanks to all, Jack

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Tina from Portland Jack, Not very many contributors to this chatboard. I don't blame you for wanting to work in the best state in the states but unfortunately there are not many opportunities for ESL teachers in Maine. Keep trying!

Tina Esposito ESL teacher Portland, Maine

On 8/10/08, Jack wrote: > Just applied for an ESL teaching job in Lewiston...See More

Sep 17, 2008

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Jack says thanks Tina: Thank you for your response and kind words. I lived in northern New Hampshire for four years and traveled a fair amount in Maine, especially along its picturesque coastline; and would certainly welcome the chance to live and work there. Perhaps one day in the future, but not the distant future:)

Have a great school year! Jack
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Sep 22, 2008

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vacation home swap in NH

by John Marlowe

Aug 25, 2008

We're looking for a vacation home sometime next summer. I teach in NH and live in Moultonborough. We'd be willing to swap homes for the week - we live in a large remodeled barn with a fitness studio attached. We have 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 2 half-bathrooms. Let us know if you are at all interested. Thanks, John

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