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Teaching in South Carolina

by Chuck

Nov 27, 2012

Hello,

I am hoping that I can get some honest responses to this post. I am from Wisconsin, licensed 1st-8th grade regular ed and cross cat special ed 6yrs- 21yrs with an emphasis in EBD. My wife and I are looking to make a move (no kids involved) and South Carolina is one of the top 3 on our list of states to move to. I am sure that you have heard about the turmoil that was set in motion by our governor. From reading about many other states, they are in a similar or worse situation.

In your honest opinion, would you share your experiences about teaching in South Carolina? Good, bad, etc. Good districts. Not so good districts. Geographically nice areas. Areas that are not so nice. Any other pertinent information that you believe important.

Our options are open and we are open minded. We would appreciate any and all input that you would care to share with us.

Thank you in advance,

Chuck

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Marisa Hi Chuck,

I should be able to help you out a little bit. I have taught in both South Carolina and Michigan. We are originally from Michigan, moved to SC to get jobs, had a baby, then moved back to be closer to our families. I can tell you that we did not realize the mess we were coming back to in Michigan.

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Nov 28, 2012

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Chuck On 11/28/12, Marisa wrote: > Hi Chuck, > > I should be able to help you out a little bit. I have taught > in both South Carolina and Michigan. We are originally from > Michigan, moved to SC to get jobs, had a baby, then moved > back to be closer to our families. I can tell you that we did > not realize the mess we were coming b...See MoreOn 11/28/12, Marisa wrote: > Hi Chuck, > > I should be able to help you out a little bit. I have taught > in both South Carolina and Michigan. We are originally from > Michigan, moved to SC to get jobs, had a baby, then moved > back to be closer to our families. I can tell you that we did > not realize the mess we were coming back to in Michigan. > > SC was a great experience for us. The district we were in was > a good one, however, with common core coming down they are > going to struggle. The state standards are not as rigorous as > what we have here. LIke I said, they will struggle but > nonetheless will get through it. I have always heard good > things about the school districts in Lexington. The one with > Lexington High School, I cannot remember the number of it. > Aiken County is not terrible. I do know that Georgia is not a > bad place to teach either, and they pay a little bit better > than SC. Columbia County in Georgia is a good one too. > > Pay in SC will be a lot different then what you are used to > here, however, it sounds like our pay scales are going to be > changing anyways...

Thank you for the insight Marisa!!!

South Carolina, Georgia and North Carolina are my top 3 choices right now. From what I have seen, the pay is very similar to Wisconsin. I have heard good things about both Georgia and South Carolina. I know that no matter where you go, there will be districts and schools better than others. I have spent time working with students who were picked up from jail to attend school, so rougher areas do not bother me at all. I actually find working with this type of student very challenging and rewarding.

It appears that licensing should not be an issue either. I have very good grades and very high Praxis Test scores. All of my education has taken place in Wisconsin.

My wife is very happy that I am doing the investigating into the states and districts like I am. She is also very grateful for the responses that I am getting from people, like yourself, as well.

Could you share some thoughts about another question as well? Cost of living (food, housing, insurance, car registration,etc)? Any other information that I might find beneficial?

Thanks again Marisa!!!

Chuc

Nov 28, 2012

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Diana Chuck, I have lived and worked in SC for 25 years. Originally from NY. The cost of living here is much lower in many areas(housing prices, taxes, gasoline, insurance) other areas (food, clothing) it is the same. Pay scales are lower, but it evens out. One thing that was hard to get used to is the lack of public transportation. Where it exists at al...See MoreChuck, I have lived and worked in SC for 25 years. Originally from NY. The cost of living here is much lower in many areas(housing prices, taxes, gasoline, insurance) other areas (food, clothing) it is the same. Pay scales are lower, but it evens out. One thing that was hard to get used to is the lack of public transportation. Where it exists at all, it is very minimal, compared to northern cities.You really rely on automobiles. All in all, we have enjoyed living and working here. The people are very nice.The winters are so mild. Though the summers are super-hot, everything is air-conditioned, so it isn't bad. Greenville-Spartanburg area is fairly prosperous, and has good schools, as does Rock Hill area (close to Charlotte, NC) Irmo Schools have a good reputation (in the Columbia area) Good luck to you with your future move.

On 11/28/12, Chuck wrote: > On 11/28/12, Marisa wrote: >> Hi Chuck, >> >> I should be able to help you out a little bit. I have taught >> in both South Carolina and Michigan. We are originally from >> Michigan, moved to SC to get jobs, had a baby, then moved >> back to be closer to our families. I can tell you that we did >> not realize the mess we were coming back to in Michigan. >> >> SC was a great experience for us. The district we were in was >> a good one, however, with common core coming down they are >> going to struggle. The state standards are not as rigorous as >> what we have here. LIke I said, they will struggle but >> nonetheless will get through it. I have always heard good >> things about the school districts in Lexington. The one with >> Lexington High School, I cannot remember the number of it. >> Aiken County is not terrible. I do know that Georgia is not a >> bad place to teach either, and they pay a little bit better >> than SC. Columbia County in Georgia is a good one too. >> >> Pay in SC will be a lot different then what you are used to >> here, however, it sounds like our pay scales are going to be >> changing anyways... > > > Thank you for the insight Marisa!!! > > South Carolina, Georgia and North Carolina are my top 3 choices > right now. From what I have seen, the pay is very similar to > Wisconsin. I have heard good things about both Georgia and > South Carolina. I know that no matter where you go, there will > be districts and schools better than others. I have spent time > working with students who were picked up from jail to attend > school, so rougher areas do not bother me at all. I actually > find working with this type of student very challenging and > rewarding. > > It appears that licensing should not be an issue either. I have > very good grades and very high Praxis Test scores. All of my > education has taken place in Wisconsin. > > My wife is very happy that I am doing the investigating into the > states and districts like I am. She is also very grateful for > the responses that I am getting from people, like yourself, as > well. > > Could you share some thoughts about another question as well? > Cost of living (food, housing, insurance, car registration,etc)? > Any other information that I might find beneficial? > > Thanks again Marisa!!! > > Chuc

Dec 9, 2012

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Jack On 11/27/12, Chuck wrote: > Hello, > > I am hoping that I can get some honest responses to this > post. I am from Wisconsin, licensed 1st-8th grade regular > ed and cross cat special ed 6yrs- 21yrs with an emphasis in > EBD. My wife an in > EBD. My wife and I are looking to make a move (no kids > involved) and South Carolina...See More

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