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by Looking to move from long island

Jun 27, 2008

HI: Im a long islander looking to move in approximately one year...HOw is the job situation in South Carolina? I currently am a substitute in LI with no hopes of landing a job & certified with a Masters in Elm Ed. Is it likely to find an elementary Ed teaching job down there in public school or private.

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Laura Sly You really captured the essence of the culture in SC. I have to laugh about the culture shock! I was in Greenville, SC for a few months last spring and will be moving back in a couple weeks. I tell people here in Michigan that there is no such thing as quickly running into a store to pick something up---People are constantly starting conversations....See MoreYou really captured the essence of the culture in SC. I have to laugh about the culture shock! I was in Greenville, SC for a few months last spring and will be moving back in a couple weeks. I tell people here in Michigan that there is no such thing as quickly running into a store to pick something up---People are constantly starting conversations.

On 8/03/08, PA transplant wrote: > On 8/02/08, connie wrote: >> Would you define culture shock? What are the issues a northerner >> would encounter? Thanks. > > It may be a cliche, but things move at a more relaxed pace here. I'm > used to hurry up get it done now, being very anxious and stressed, > but that's not how it works here. That can be good and bad! > Northerners are also used to not speaking to people we encounter when > out and about. Southerners talk to everyone; they strike up > conversations with you everywhere. When I moved here, my little one > was under a year old, and maybe two people had commented on her when > I lived up north (out in public/strangers). When I got here, I > couldn't go out anywhere without people stopping to talk to her/me, > commenting and complementing her. Northerners are more uptight; it > is a broad generalization, but it is what I've experienced. > > Food is different; you won't find some of the things you are used to. > Forget pizza and al dente pasta. Learn about chicken bog and okra. > Sweet tea is iced tea with lots of sugar. Bread brands have a > different texture (Bunny Bread and Merita). If you want deli meat > thin, you have to explain "shaved" or "chipped" meat. ` > > There are no unions here for teachers. In my district, it hasn't made > a big difference. My school is excellent, with great > administrators-but you have many things to do that are "extra." > Retirement/benefits are not at all what you will find in a union > state. You really need to save on your own. Same with salary. You can > beef it up in some districts by getting your National Board > certification (adds a hefty stipend in my district). > > School culture is different; more social, less competition among > students (unless you have advanced). Many districts have much > poverty--this brings different problems to the classroom, as a lot of > kids/parents don't put a premium on traditional education. My > district has a great Tech program that directs a lot of kids in useful > ways. Low parent involvement is a problem. Funding for schools is a > problem. You need excellent management skills and a real connection > with the kids to be successful. I don't want to be flamed for saying > these things; I love my students, and there are similar kids/districts > in northern states. This is my experience so far here, that is all. > There are good/bad districts everywhere. Of course, there's more to > say, but I feel like I'm gonna get it for what I have already said!!!

Sep 13, 2008

Native NYer Thanks for all the info. Laid back is good! On 8/03/08, PA transplant wrote: > On 8/02/08, connie wrote: >> Would you define culture shock? What are the issues a northerner >> would encounter? Thanks. > > It may be a cliche, but things move at a more relaxed pace here. I'm > used to hurry up get it done now, being very anxio...See MoreThanks for all the info. Laid back is good! On 8/03/08, PA transplant wrote: > On 8/02/08, connie wrote: >> Would you define culture shock? What are the issues a northerner >> would encounter? Thanks. > > It may be a cliche, but things move at a more relaxed pace here. I'm > used to hurry up get it done now, being very anxious and stressed, > but that's not how it works here. That can be good and bad! > Northerners are also used to not speaking to people we encounter when > out and about. Southerners talk to everyone; they strike up > conversations with you everywhere. When I moved here, my little one > was under a year old, and maybe two people had commented on her when > I lived up north (out in public/strangers). When I got here, I > couldn't go out anywhere without people stopping to talk to her/me, > commenting and complementing her. Northerners are more uptight; it > is a broad generalization, but it is what I've experienced. > > Food is different; you won't find some of the things you are used to. > Forget pizza and al dente pasta. Learn about chicken bog and okra. > Sweet tea is iced tea with lots of sugar. Bread brands have a > different texture (Bunny Bread and Merita). If you want deli meat > thin, you have to explain "shaved" or "chipped" meat. ` > > There are no unions here for teachers. In my district, it hasn't made > a big difference. My school is excellent, with great > administrators-but you have many things to do that are "extra." > Retirement/benefits are not at all what you will find in a union > state. You really need to save on your own. Same with salary. You can > beef it up in some districts by getting your National Board > certification (adds a hefty stipend in my district). > > School culture is different; more social, less competition among > students (unless you have advanced). Many districts have much > poverty--this brings different problems to the classroom, as a lot of > kids/parents don't put a premium on traditional education. My > district has a great Tech program that directs a lot of kids in useful > ways. Low parent involvement is a problem. Funding for schools is a > problem. You need excellent management skills and a real connection > with the kids to be successful. I don't want to be flamed for saying > these things; I love my students, and there are similar kids/districts > in northern states. This is my experience so far here, that is all. > There are good/bad districts everywhere. Of course, there's more to > say, but I feel like I'm gonna get it for what I have already said!!!

Oct 16, 2008

by Merrill

Jul 8, 2008

I was wondering what a teacher needs to do to get ESL certified/endorsed in SC. I am currently endorsed to teach ESL in Louisiana, but I'm looking for positions in SC (better schools, etc.)

Charleston area

by Teaching in VA

Jul 8, 2008

Does anyone have any info about teaching in the Charleston area (Charleston, Beaufort, HHI, etc.)? I'm currently an elementary teacher in VA just looking for some information about the quality of school systems, good places to teach (and those to avoid), availability of jobs, etc. Also, info about transferring a VA license to SC would be appreciate...See More

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Teaching in VA Thanks for the info - did you have to take any additional Praxis tests/classes or is there complete reciprocity? I have a collegiate professional PK-6 license in VA currently.

On 7/09/08, allen wrote: > > I can tell you I teach in Virginia and just had my license > transferred to South Carolina. Mine took a little longer > tha...See More

Jul 9, 2008

allen I did not have to do anything additional, just sent in require documentation.

On 7/09/08, Teaching in VA wrote: > Thanks for the info - did you have to take any additional > Praxis tests/classes or is there complete reciprocity? I have > a collegiate professional PK-6 license in VA currently. > > On 7/09/08, allen wrote: >...See More

Jul 17, 2008

New teacher to Charleston

by cb2

Jul 12, 2008

I recently moved to Charleston, and I have a few questions. I completed my teacher prep in California (7- 12 secondary English Ed., and Masters in Education). I then moved to NY where I taught for all of last year. I do not have certification in either state, only because I didn't apply in CA because I left right after the completion of my program ...See More

Want to find college friend

by Cyndee Bruster

Jul 13, 2008

I was hoping one of you dear teachers could help me. I am trying to find my college friend. Her name is Joyce Roberts (Cain) and the last I heard she was teaching in South Carolina. Her husband Charles (Tom) is retired from the Air Force. Joyce is probably involved in computer education. Please email me if you have any information for me.

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South Carolina Science Teachers Rock!

by BillofSC

Jul 15, 2008

Check out what South Carolina Science is Doing!!!

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When does school begin?

by gateacher

Jul 19, 2008

Just curious........when does school begin in SC? Is there a policy in SC that school cannot begin until after a certain date? We are hearing that we may be subject to a similar policy in GA next year and was just curious as to how it worked.

Dorchester 2 Schools

by Tara

Jul 19, 2008

Hi,

I'm trying to find the contact name for the head of ESOL in Dorchster 2 schools. Can anyone help? I've tried Googling it but can't find anything :(

TIA

Tara

Kim On 7/19/08, Tara wrote: > Hi, > > I'm trying to find the contact name for the head of ESOL > in Dorchster 2 schools. Can anyone help? I've tried > Googling it but can't find anything :( > > TIA > > Tara I believe the new person in charge is Dr. Lovell (She is the former principal of Flowertown El. School). Hope this helps...See More

Jul 24, 2008

Tara On 7/24/08, Kim wrote: > On 7/19/08, Tara wrote: >> Hi, >> >> I'm trying to find the contact name for the head of ESOL >> in Dorchster 2 schools. Can anyone help? I've tried >> Googling it but can't find anything :( >> >> TIA >> >> Tara > I believe the new person in charge is Dr. Lovell (S...See More

Jul 26, 2008

Is there a need for Phys. Ed. Teachers in South Carolina?

by joe

Jul 22, 2008

Is there any alternative certification route as i have background in athletics and also education? Thanks

SC we NEED you to complete our postcard exchange! Join us!!

by Diane R

Jul 22, 2008

I'm very excited about forming this Postcard Exchange! Please join us if you are serious about following through!

STATES NEEDED: AK, AR, CO, CT, DE, HI, ID, KT, MT, NV, NH, ND, OK, OR, SC, SD, UT, VT, WV, & WY!

Only 1 elementary classroom from each state will be represented & it's on a 1st come, 1st serve basis. Email me...See More

Diane Welcome to our exchange SC! We are happy to have you!

On 7/22/08, Diane R wrote: > I'm very excited about forming this Postcard Exchange! > Please join us if you are serious about following through! > > STATES NEEDED: AK, AR, CO, CT, DE, HI, ID, KT, MT, NV, > NH, ND, OK, OR, SD, UT, VT, & WY! > > Only 1 elementary ...See More

Jul 25, 2008

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