Tennessee Teachers Chatboard

Educational Software survey

by Dan Himes

Jun 17, 2008

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Hi,

I am a one-man educational software shop, looking for input
from teachers on what works and what is needed. I have an
11-question survey, and I would be grateful if you would
spend a couple of minutes taking it. No funny business; all
of my contact info is at the site:
[link removed].

B...See More

gradjing handwritten essay software

by natasha

Jun 21, 2008

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Does anyone know of a website that has software for
grading handwritten essays. I'm trying to avoid checking
150 essays by hand next school year. My students will not
have computer access to type essays out on a regular basis-
this is mainly for me to give back accurate feedback in a
timely manner.

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On 6/21/08, natasha wrote:
> Does anyone know of a website that has software for
> grading handwritten essays. I'm trying to avoid checking
> 150 essays by hand next school year. My students will not
> have computer access to type essays out on a regular basis-
> this is mainly for me to gi...See More

Jun 22, 2008

Substitute teaching in chattanooga

by Jenny

Jun 22, 2008

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Dear all,
I am a substitute teacher in Huntsville Al and we might be
movin to chattanooga TN this year. Ive tried the Hamilton
county DoE site but couldn't find the
application/information regarding substitution. Anyone here
on the chat-board has any clue how to go about it. Will be
very grateful.

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Ashley On 6/22/08, Jenny wrote: > Dear all, > I am a substitute teacher in Huntsville Al and we might be > movin to chattanooga TN this year. Ive tried the Hamilton > county DoE site but couldn't find the > application/information regarding substitution. Anyone here > on the chat-board has any clue how to go about it. Will be > very g...See More

Oct 2, 2008

Jenny Hi Ashley, I finally figured it out myself you go to Hamilton county Department of Education website. Click on the human resource and that will take you to online application. For substitute teaching u'll fill out the application for classified position. Then someone will e.mail you and schedule an interview. Btw for the application you will need 3...See More

Oct 22, 2008

Is it a Mistake to teach in Memphis???

by Memphis or bust?

Jun 24, 2008

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The pay seems great, but I've heard some very bad things.
Liek no regular sector jobs, a good old boy mentality,
political corruption, assault of teachers, administrators
not backing teachers,gangs, high crime. Is midtown safe? I
happen to be African American and I am in Detroit, so I'm
used to negative ...See More

Memphis student On 6/24/08, Memphis or bust? wrote: > The pay seems great, but I've heard some very bad things. > Liek no regular sector jobs, a good old boy mentality, > political corruption, assault of teachers, administrators > not backing teachers,gangs, high crime. Is midtown safe? I > happen to be African American and I am in Detroit, so I'm &...See More

Nov 19, 2008

Are teaching jobs in TN hard to come by?

by New Teach

Jul 7, 2008

I'm looking at Nashville, chatanooga, and clarksville. I think I'll avoid memphis. also being a minority, how are race relations?

new teach On 7/07/08, New Teach wrote: > I'm looking at Nashville, chatanooga, and clarksville. I think > I'll avoid memphis. also being a minority, how are race > relations?

it looks like it i just checked the memphis city school borad jobs and there are few maybe they do hiring earlier in the year

Aug 7, 2008

Anyone know about Ombudsman schools?

by ivy

Jul 11, 2008

Hi! Does anyone know anything about teaching for Ombudsman, ie the work environment, payscale, benefits? I'm considering an interview and would like to get an insiders view...any information would be greatly appreciated!

I live in Texas and i graduated in May. I didn't get to do internship because of financial reasons, so I am going through Alternative Certification. It seems no one wants ACP, they only want experienced. They talk about how bad teachers are needed, yet they make it difficult to become a teacher and even more difficult to get a job! I know ACP is us...See More

can't find a job

by mary

Aug 11, 2008

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Janie I have found it is important to have personal connections. This can be hard...you might have to substitute for awhile in order to get to know someone. I imagine they don't want to place someone in a classroom that they are not absolutely sure they can trust.

Aug 17, 2008

Brian Parker On 8/17/08, Janie wrote: > I have found it is important to have personal connections. > This can be hard...you might have to substitute for awhile > in order to get to know someone. I imagine they don't want > to place someone in a classroom that they are not absolutely > sure they can trust.

Jan 19, 2009

Teach Memphis... Get a 6-month lease on apt.

by common sense

Aug 13, 2008

To all who venture to Memphis to teach, get a 6-month lease on an apartment just in case you want to abandon ship in midstream.

must sees in Pigeon Forge area of TN?

by Jean/sub

Aug 17, 2008

Hi, My teens and I are visiting in Sevierville (sp?) near Pigeon Forge, TN, for our first time and have a limited amount of time here, since we're accompanying my husband on a business trip. I know this isn't teacher-related, but do any of you who live here (or have visited) have recommendations for some must-see things to do (and places to eat) wh...See More

Jean The "powers that be" can remove this post now, if they'd like. The content has expired (although we had a great time in TN - saw the Hoot & Holler show and played at WonderWorks). -Jean

Aug 25, 2008