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Relocation

by jason

Feb 4, 2010

I was thinking of relocating to VA in hopes of finding a teaching job. Right now I am in NY and the job market doesnt look good. I will have my masters in health and pe in june. Does anyone know of any areas or schools looking for those subjects. Thanks

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Looking elsewhere Hi Bulldog. I was wondering if you had any information on Nelson, Amherst, and Botetourt counties? Thanks in advance!

On 2/04/10, Bulldog wrote: > To be honest, it doesn't look good around here either. I > would suggest looking at each district or using a job search > engine. Teachers-teachers.com is one that does quite a bit >...See More

Feb 15, 2010

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Bulldog to Looking Nelson - feeling the crunch, but a good place to work. Have some friends that love it.

Amherst - I have personal feelings on this one. I was student teaching here and was told that I had undermined a teacher by asking her if she had spelled a name correctly (quietly, out of earshot of students, and with a sense of self-doubt). I also gave ...See More

Feb 15, 2010

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Looking to "Bulldog" Wow...interesting, yet informative. Well, I am a male looking for an elementary/middle school position. I am concerned about Amherst, so I will need to think about that one. Botetourt and Nelson look good in the running. Could you suggest other areas in the western/southwestern part of VA? I fully understand the situation of the budget statewide, b...See MoreWow...interesting, yet informative. Well, I am a male looking for an elementary/middle school position. I am concerned about Amherst, so I will need to think about that one. Botetourt and Nelson look good in the running. Could you suggest other areas in the western/southwestern part of VA? I fully understand the situation of the budget statewide, but am still going to try anyways. Thanks a lot for your feedback!

On 2/15/10, Bulldog to Looking wrote: > Nelson - feeling the crunch, but a good place to work. Have some > friends that love it. > > Amherst - I have personal feelings on this one. I was student > teaching here and was told that I had undermined a teacher by > asking her if she had spelled a name correctly (quietly, out of > earshot of students, and with a sense of self-doubt). I also gave > a teacher an example of "yellow journalism" (I suggested the > National Enquirer). Two days later, I was called into the > Principal's office and told to not come back. I later found out > they had assigned me to a teacher that had less than 3 years of > experience (big no-no in VA). So I'd have a tough time giving any > positive advice on them. > > Botetourt - Have heard some good things about them, but nothing > from people I personally know. Looking at them, though, they are > having a budget crunch, but you might want to go ahead and apply > anyways. > > Sorry to be such a downer, it just seems that there are no jobs > available in PE/Health. My advice is to keep applying and plugging > away. It'll happen. Also, many of the districts won't know > anything about their budgets until after the beginning of March. > > On 2/15/10, Looking elsewhere wrote: >> Hi Bulldog. I was wondering if you had any information on Nelson, >> Amherst, and Botetourt counties? Thanks in advance! >> >> On 2/04/10, Bulldog wrote: >>> To be honest, it doesn't look good around here either. I >>> would suggest looking at each district or using a job search >>> engine. Teachers-teachers.com is one that does quite a bit >>> and don't forget to click on the jobs link here at t-net. >>> Wish I had better news for you, but the signs of the times >>> are not pretty. >>> >>> On 2/04/10, jason wrote: >>>> I was thinking of relocating to VA in hopes of finding a >>>> teaching job. Right now I am in NY and the job market >>>> doesnt look good. I will have my masters in health and pe >>>> in june. Does anyone know of any areas or schools looking >>>> for those subjects. >>>> Thanks

Feb 20, 2010

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Bulldog back to Looking Rockbridge, Augusta, Rockingham, Bath, and Alleghany are all counties I've heard good things about. I would avoid Danville City, Henry County, and Halifax County for economic reasons. I would also avoid Bedford County for the same reason. Campbell County is ok (depends on the school) and Martinsville City is looking to merge back with Henry County,...See MoreRockbridge, Augusta, Rockingham, Bath, and Alleghany are all counties I've heard good things about. I would avoid Danville City, Henry County, and Halifax County for economic reasons. I would also avoid Bedford County for the same reason. Campbell County is ok (depends on the school) and Martinsville City is looking to merge back with Henry County, so I'd avoid them until things calm down. Good luck!

On 2/20/10, Looking to "Bulldog" wrote: > Wow...interesting, yet informative. Well, I am a male looking for an > elementary/middle school position. I am concerned about Amherst, so I > will need to think about that one. Botetourt and Nelson look good in the > running. Could you suggest other areas in the western/southwestern part > of VA? I fully understand the situation of the budget statewide, but am > still going to try anyways. Thanks a lot for your feedback! > > > On 2/15/10, Bulldog to Looking wrote: >> Nelson - feeling the crunch, but a good place to work. Have some >> friends that love it. >> >> Amherst - I have personal feelings on this one. I was student >> teaching here and was told that I had undermined a teacher by >> asking her if she had spelled a name correctly (quietly, out of >> earshot of students, and with a sense of self-doubt). I also gave >> a teacher an example of "yellow journalism" (I suggested the >> National Enquirer). Two days later, I was called into the >> Principal's office and told to not come back. I later found out >> they had assigned me to a teacher that had less than 3 years of >> experience (big no-no in VA). So I'd have a tough time giving any >> positive advice on them. >> >> Botetourt - Have heard some good things about them, but nothing >> from people I personally know. Looking at them, though, they are >> having a budget crunch, but you might want to go ahead and apply >> anyways. >> >> Sorry to be such a downer, it just seems that there are no jobs >> available in PE/Health. My advice is to keep applying and plugging >> away. It'll happen. Also, many of the districts won't know >> anything about their budgets until after the beginning of March. >> >> On 2/15/10, Looking elsewhere wrote: >>> Hi Bulldog. I was wondering if you had any information on Nelson, >>> Amherst, and Botetourt counties? Thanks in advance! >>> >>> On 2/04/10, Bulldog wrote: >>>> To be honest, it doesn't look good around here either. I >>>> would suggest looking at each district or using a job search >>>> engine. Teachers-teachers.com is one that does quite a bit >>>> and don't forget to click on the jobs link here at t-net. >>>> Wish I had better news for you, but the signs of the times >>>> are not pretty. >>>> >>>> On 2/04/10, jason wrote: >>>>> I was thinking of relocating to VA in hopes of finding a >>>>> teaching job. Right now I am in NY and the job market >>>>> doesnt look good. I will have my masters in health and pe >>>>> in june. Does anyone know of any areas or schools looking >>>>> for those subjects. >>>>> Thanks

Feb 21, 2010

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Looking to "Bulldog." Bulldog, as always, I appreciate your insight and feedback. I have a feeling that there will be many mergers. I've applied to a few, am almost finished applying to another, and will need to make some decisions about 2 more. Thanks again!

On 2/21/10, Bulldog back to Looking wrote: > Rockbridge, Augusta, Rockingham, Bath, and Alleghany ar...See MoreBulldog, as always, I appreciate your insight and feedback. I have a feeling that there will be many mergers. I've applied to a few, am almost finished applying to another, and will need to make some decisions about 2 more. Thanks again!

On 2/21/10, Bulldog back to Looking wrote: > Rockbridge, Augusta, Rockingham, Bath, and Alleghany are all counties > I've heard good things about. I would avoid Danville City, Henry County, > and Halifax County for economic reasons. I would also avoid Bedford > County for the same reason. Campbell County is ok (depends on the > school) and Martinsville City is looking to merge back with Henry County, > so I'd avoid them until things calm down. > Good luck! > > On 2/20/10, Looking to "Bulldog" wrote: >> Wow...interesting, yet informative. Well, I am a male looking for an >> elementary/middle school position. I am concerned about Amherst, so I >> will need to think about that one. Botetourt and Nelson look good in the >> running. Could you suggest other areas in the western/southwestern part >> of VA? I fully understand the situation of the budget statewide, but am >> still going to try anyways. Thanks a lot for your feedback! >> >> >> On 2/15/10, Bulldog to Looking wrote: >>> Nelson - feeling the crunch, but a good place to work. Have some >>> friends that love it. >>> >>> Amherst - I have personal feelings on this one. I was student >>> teaching here and was told that I had undermined a teacher by >>> asking her if she had spelled a name correctly (quietly, out of >>> earshot of students, and with a sense of self-doubt). I also gave >>> a teacher an example of "yellow journalism" (I suggested the >>> National Enquirer). Two days later, I was called into the >>> Principal's office and told to not come back. I later found out >>> they had assigned me to a teacher that had less than 3 years of >>> experience (big no-no in VA). So I'd have a tough time giving any >>> positive advice on them. >>> >>> Botetourt - Have heard some good things about them, but nothing >>> from people I personally know. Looking at them, though, they are >>> having a budget crunch, but you might want to go ahead and apply >>> anyways. >>> >>> Sorry to be such a downer, it just seems that there are no jobs >>> available in PE/Health. My advice is to keep applying and plugging >>> away. It'll happen. Also, many of the districts won't know >>> anything about their budgets until after the beginning of March. >>> >>> On 2/15/10, Looking elsewhere wrote: >>>> Hi Bulldog. I was wondering if you had any information on Nelson, >>>> Amherst, and Botetourt counties? Thanks in advance! >>>> >>>> On 2/04/10, Bulldog wrote: >>>>> To be honest, it doesn't look good around here either. I >>>>> would suggest looking at each district or using a job search >>>>> engine. Teachers-teachers.com is one that does quite a bit >>>>> and don't forget to click on the jobs link here at t-net. >>>>> Wish I had better news for you, but the signs of the times >>>>> are not pretty. >>>>> >>>>> On 2/04/10, jason wrote: >>>>>> I was thinking of relocating to VA in hopes of finding a >>>>>> teaching job. Right now I am in NY and the job market >>>>>> doesnt look good. I will have my masters in health and pe >>>>>> in june. Does anyone know of any areas or schools looking >>>>>> for those subjects. >>>>>> Thanks

Feb 24, 2010

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