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I'm researching a possible move to TN and am curious about
two items: What is the teacher retirement plan like? How
would you describe the cost of living in relation to the
salary/pay scale?
Thank you for any information that you can provide.
Ariel
by Susan Altman
Nov 3, 2007
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"Book teachers" simply teach directly from the book. All
homework assignments, quizzes and tests are directly
derived from the class text. Their knowledge in the
subject matter is shamefully negligible. Past tests are
shared between students for easy grades. Memorization for
regurgitation is the key to p...See More/blockquote>
"Book teachers" simply teach directly from the book. All
homework assignments, quizzes and tests are directly
derived from the class text. Their knowledge in the
subject matter is shamefully negligible. Past tests are
shared between students for easy grades. Memorization for
regurgitation is the key to passing their classes.
Administration receives little or no student complaints
for obvious reasons.
"Check collectors" are teachers who, out of incompetence
and/or apathy, do the bare minimum and deprive any viable
educational growth in their pupils. They are simply in
the field for a paycheck, medical and retirement benefits,
and the generous vacation periods. They are better off
working in toll booths.
"Buddy teachers" lack the courage and competence to be
effective instructors; therefore, out of a need for
acceptance and job security, attempt to befriend their
students. One should remember that education is not
necessarily a popularity contest; earning favorable,
respectful approval is more beneficial for all involved in
the process as a natural byproduct and goal which mostly
true educators earn. The buddy technique usually backfires
with the lamentable result being disrespect from the
pupils.
“Tyrant teachers” focus classroom time more on chastising
and dishing out punitive measures than imparting fair and
balanced discipline when appropriate. During free time
and prep hours, tyrant teachers can be found patrolling
the hallways and bathrooms seeking out deviants to be sent
down to the office. Often they have old axes to grind
from their disappointing days in grade school and attempt
to make up for shortcomings in other areas. However, they
do make assistant principals jobs easier.
"True educators" are a rare breed indeed and perhaps
should be added to the endangered species list. These are
learned, focused, and devoted educators who know their
material, impart it in such a way as to inspire students
to learn. They put time into their lesson plans and
consider the group and the individual with the same
sincere intent and regard. Enthusiasm and knowledge abound
in the classroom instead of discontent, boredom,
misbehavior and daytime snoozing as you have with the
aforementioned. The harshest level they may practice in
class is that of benevolent dictator.
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Do You Live Within 50 Miles of a Cargill Facility?
By: Erin Dysart/UOR/USA/AFSIP Posted: 11/02/2007
Greetings from the AFS Admissions Office in Portland! As
you may be aware, we are now a mere month away from the
Cargill scholarship nomination deadline (December 4th).
And we are looking for more nomi...See More/blockquote>
Do You Live Within 50 Miles of a Cargill Facility?
By: Erin Dysart/UOR/USA/AFSIP Posted: 11/02/2007
Greetings from the AFS Admissions Office in Portland! As
you may be aware, we are now a mere month away from the
Cargill scholarship nomination deadline (December 4th).
And we are looking for more nominees!!!
The nomination process is as simple as 1-2-3. Students can
nominate themselves or, better yet, you could nominate a
special student! Simply go to the Cargill page on the AFS-
USA website and then click “Apply for this Scholarship”
(on the right side of the screen.) The nomination form is
simple, straight-forward, and a breeze to fill-out.
For nominees to be considered for a scholarship, they
must:
live within 50 miles of a Cargill facility.
have a record of academic achievement (3.0 and above).
be between the ages of 15 and 18 at the time of departure.
demonstrate leadership and community service experience.
have a strong passion for learning about other cultures.
be interested in a year or semester program (departing
summer/fall 2008) in either Latin America or Asia.
We are privileged to be able to join with Cargill in
fostering knowledgeable and compassionate leaders for
tomorrow’s global society. Please check-out the attached
list of cities to see if you live within 50 miles of a
Cargill community!
15 scholarships will be awarded to US participants. The
base award is $1,500 and may be increased based on
demonstrated financial need.
Questions?
For Cargill program information and questions about
recruiting and selection, please contact, Marilyn Stotts
in the New York office: 800-876-2376 x 1196 or
[email removed]
For questions about specific nominations and applications,
please contact Stacy Coleman in the Portland office: 800-
237-4636 x1532 or [email removed].
Attachments:
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How do you become certified to teach another subject
without having to get another degree? I am certified in
English, but I want to also be able to teach a foreign
language.
by Amanda S.
Nov 18, 2007
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I am interested in working for Knox County schools, are
they hard to get a job with?
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On 10/18/07, LM wrote:
> McMinn, Meigs, Bradley, Polk and Monroe counties are nice
> and semi rural to very rural. I think the cost of living is
> lower in East TN than Middle and West. Pay is probably lower
> too.
Any recommendations for West TN? Trying to hit a good point
between I...See More