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Update of AFS posting for needing host parents

by Barbara

Aug 6, 2007

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We are updating our last post. We are helping out the
Atlanta folks and want you to know that there are also
several females who still need placements from the Grand
South Team that we can place in KY. They are Italian,
Swiss and Portugese. All are great students, speak English
well, some play volleyball...See More

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Chattanooga Area

by UMB

Aug 7, 2007

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Does the Chattanooga/Hamilton County typically hire a lot
of elem. ed. teachers each fall? Do any of the counties
in that part of the state hire a lot of teachers?
Sequatchie County? Any county within 50 miles of
Chattanooga?

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PE teacher needs a good job

by Munchkin

Aug 7, 2007

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Hello to everyone!
I moved here recently to the Knoxville area. I taught 2
years for Knox County and cannot ethically do it any
longer. I have witnessed too many bad things. (Teachers
and students) I am certified K-12 PE with my BS and MS in
PE. Any advice or suggestions on where to go or how to
get ...See More

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looking to move and teach here from california

by jason

Aug 12, 2007

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Hi I am looking into moving across country and teaching
somewhere different than southern california. can someone
out there give me some advice on what pay is like out in
tenessee, good districts, affordable places to live, and
the live. I am fully credentialed here in california and
have a master's of s...See More

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Munchkin /blockquote>

I moved here to Knoxville from CA. Loved teaching there but
have hated it here. Pay will be less depending on
district. You can check out [link removed].

Good luck!

On 8/12/07, jason wrote:
> Hi I am looking into moving across country and teaching
> somewhere different than southern c...See More

Aug 21, 2007

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Cindy /blockquote>

Hello,

I realize the pay will be less, but the cost of living is also
less, true?

What about it makes you "hate teaching in TN"?

What part of California did you move from?

I'm really interested in knowing your reasons, it's not
judgmental - totally interested in your opinion. Than...See More

Aug 21, 2007

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Teaching job in east Tennessee

by jane

Aug 15, 2007

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Ive been living in knoxville now for a year. In February
this year I applied for my teaching licence, and upto now
have not got it. Every time I call they are working on
applications that got got to them on th 5th, the 6th and
last time it was the7th of february. At that rate Iam
looking at the whole yea...See More

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Munchkin /blockquote>

I did not know it would be so difficult either. TN Dept of
Ed lost my paperwork and said that I did not send it in.
Coming from CA I made sure that I had done all of my running
around before I left. I kept calling and finally I got
someone that listened to me and thought about it. She had
me call her bac...See More

Aug 21, 2007

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Let's ban Jon Dansby!!!

by fed up

Aug 16, 2007

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All he does is post the same garbage over and over,
clogging the Texas chatboard.

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iam looking to be a cheerleading coach in clarksville area

by melissa formly known as miss lewiston

Sep 18, 2007

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i recently moved here to clarksville, and i was a
cheerleader for years, and also try out with dallas
cowboys. i became miss lewiston in 2002 thru 2006 and i
was a runaway model and in commerical credits also i model
know. iam looking to do coaching for cheerleaders. if a
opening is available please emai...See More

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FREE Nutrition Field Trip

by Donna

Sep 19, 2007

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Field Trip Factory offers FREE, FUN, community-based field
trips. Our learning adventures teach valuable life-skills
including health and nutrition, science, responsibility
and more. All field trips are grade and age appropriate
and meet National Learning Standards, enrich classroom
curriculum for teache...See More

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Teacher Shortage

by E

Sep 25, 2007

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I am doing a report on the current teacher shortage and
would be highly appreciative if anyone could offer some
feedback, possible on classroom sizes or if you notice an
increase in class size and decrease in teachers.

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//300,000 unemployed teachers in the US On 2/01/08, Eileen wrote: > In addition to retention, we should also look at other methods of > getting qualified teachers into the classroom. There are several > alternative certification programs out there. ABCTE is a federally > funded program (through grants) that focuses on > recruiting/preparing/ and certifying career changers....See MoreOn 2/01/08, Eileen wrote: > In addition to retention, we should also look at other methods of > getting qualified teachers into the classroom. There are several > alternative certification programs out there. ABCTE is a federally > funded program (through grants) that focuses on > recruiting/preparing/ and certifying career changers. We are a > society of career changers. Teaching in NOT the only profession > where people leave on a regular basis. This organization focuses on > getting these career changes who want to become teachers ready for > the classroom. > > Teacher shortages are a huge program all over the country. We need > to start looking at more than one solution. > > > On 1/22/08, Kelly McPherson wrote: >> What will the Memphis school system be like in five years? >> Overly crowded classrooms with merely high school graduates >> teaching them? Teaching is no longer the aspired vocation it >> once was in the past and many graduates are opting for >> employment in the private sector. A couple of times a week I >> peruse teaching sites with numerous job opportunities and job >> fairs. Are things that bad off? Many public schools seem to be >> revolving doors of hiring, firing, and quiting teachers. Oh, >> well... Welcome to America 2008! >> >> >> >> On 1/16/08, Penny wrote: >>> The problem with your message is that it is too truthful and >>> contains copious amounts of common sense. The "education >>> system" is nothing more than a business-controller of >>> franchises. It has NOTHING to do with the well-being of >>> children, let alone LOVE of children. In today's education >>> market, these are funny words, spoken from the mouths of >>> homeless hippies and bipolar idealists. It's all fine, just >>> don't blame us. We sacrificed a reasonable salary to nurture >>> and develop the minds (and hearts) of your children. But >>> whatever, it's not like we warrant any credibility or respect. >>> can you imagine... I think I remember my grandparents saying >>> those words >>> >>> On 11/23/07, cking wrote: >>>> in my opinion the problem is indeed with retention. The cause >>> rest in one thing, >>>> abuse. Why would any one continue with a job where they are >>> regularly abused? >>>> Verbally abused by students and worse yet by parents who claim >>> never to have >>>> trouble with their children. Work abuse by administration in >>> the form of too >>>> many staff meetings and pressure to be ever present for >>> after-school activities >>>> and sponsor clubs, field trips extra. It sometimes feels as >>> if administration cares >>>> for activities more than instruction. It gets very >> frustrating! >>>> I am one teacher who has already opted out and I really like >>> teaching. I still >>>> teach at church but no more public school for me. >>>> >>>> On 9/25/07, E wrote: >>>>> I am doing a report on the current teacher shortage and >>>>> would be highly appreciative if anyone could offer some >>>>> feedback, possible on classroom sizes or if you notice an >>>>> increase in class size and decrease in teachers. >>>>

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Teacher shortage-NO there isn't ABCTE is a federally > funded program (through grants) that focuses on > recruiting/preparing/ and certifying career changers. We are a > society of career changers. Teaching in NOT the only profession > where people leave on a regular basis. This organization focuses on > getting these career changes who want to become teachers read...See More

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Reading Speciliast need

by grade1teacher

Oct 9, 2007

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Hi everyone! Is there a need for reading specialists in
Tennessee? East TN specifically. It's different across the
country, so I was just wondering what the need was for
reading specialists/literacy coaches in your area. Any
info would be great. Thank you! =)

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