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Maybe WI teachers can figure this one out????

by Just don't get why...

Sep 11, 2007

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Having taught in WI for 20 years along with my wife (both
of us born and raised), we decided to move to GA after
researching it for over a year. Here is what we found in our
current area:

-Money Magazine listed it as one of the "top ten" places to
live in the U.S. (Suwanee GA)

-We got a 30 percent pay raise to come here with excellent
benefits, and all degrees and years experience.

-Cost of living was half of what it was in our rural WI
town(taxes here $1700, WI $4,000) Housing was cheaper than
in our WI town of 8,000

-Our district has built over 30 new schools in the past 5
years and all were paid for before being built.

-We hire over 1400 new teachers every year due to increasing
enrollment

-Pay scale is $39,000-$85,000

-Ocean is 3 hours away, mountains 45 minutes

Now, being a loyal cheesehead, family farmer (still own the
homeplace), and knowing how hard it ...See More

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Prof /blockquote>

The sad fact is that most universities in Wisconsin do not
want to tell education majors that there are no jobs in
Wisconsin for them. This would result in a dramatic loss of
revenue for the school if they told the truth. With 80 per
cent of Wisconsin graduates leaving the state, we already
have a huge l...See More

Nov 27, 2007

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Mel /blockquote>

I agree with the above poster: my college told us there would
be NO problems getting a teaching job in-state because of
our "amazing" education program, and districts go to US (as in
the college) to find prospective teachers. HA!! All of my
friends who got jobs in WI either knew someone in the school,
or...See More

Jun 13, 2008

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Looking for a job, especially graduating education students My son checked out this school district, and interviewed for a position and got a job right at the interview. He met the WI teacher who teaches in Georgia, and the guy and his family treated him like one of their own. They even put him up in their home while he was in the area! According to my son, THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO TEACH!

Too bad ...See MoreMy son checked out this school district, and interviewed for a position and got a job right at the interview. He met the WI teacher who teaches in Georgia, and the guy and his family treated him like one of their own. They even put him up in their home while he was in the area! According to my son, THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO TEACH!

Too bad the Wisconsin Colleges aren't telling their education graduates about this place!

On 11/27/07, Prof wrote: > The sad fact is that most universities in Wisconsin do not > want to tell education majors that there are no jobs in > Wisconsin for them. This would result in a dramatic loss of > revenue for the school if they told the truth. With 80 per > cent of Wisconsin graduates leaving the state, we already > have a huge loss of resources. > > I will try to help where I can. > > > > > On 9/11/07, Just don't get why... wrote: >> Having taught in WI for 20 years along with my wife (both >> of us born and raised), we decided to move to GA after >> researching it for over a year. Here is what we found in > our >> current area: >> >> -Money Magazine listed it as one of the "top ten" places to >> live in the U.S. (Suwanee GA) >> >> -We got a 30 percent pay raise to come here with excellent >> benefits, and all degrees and years experience. >> >> -Cost of living was half of what it was in our rural WI >> town(taxes here $1700, WI $4,000) Housing was cheaper than >> in our WI town of 8,000 >> >> -Our district has built over 30 new schools in the past 5 >> years and all were paid for before being built. >> >> -We hire over 1400 new teachers every year due to > increasing >> enrollment >> >> -Pay scale is $39,000-$85,000 >> >> -Ocean is 3 hours away, mountains 45 minutes >> >> Now, being a loyal cheesehead, family farmer (still own the >> homeplace), and knowing how hard it is for young teachers > to >> get a start in WI, I decided to help out any and all WI >> teachers looking for a great teaching position. I even >> contacted EVERY career service/education dept from Superior >> to Milwaukee and supplied them with contact information for >> our HR department and a HUGE job fair Nov. 3rd in our >> district (Gwinnett County/teachgeorgia.com) I even offered >> to open up my home to help prospective WI applicants, and >> gave references from my WI alma mater career service center >> through whom I have helped over two dozen kids find >> positions here. >> >> NOT ONE UNIVERSITY RESPONDED??? >> >> I could understand this if WI was enduring a teacher >> shortage, but with so many excellent teachers wasting their >> time subbing for positions that will never happen, or >> working menial jobs, why would these schools refuse this >> offer? They could have at least sought out more >> information, or checked the references I gave just to be >> sure. I don't understand why they would hide this from >> these hard working kids. I was always kind of proud of >> higher learning in WI, but this kind of left a bad taste in >> my mouth. >> >> If you have any answers, I sure would like to know. >> >> Thanks >> (GO PACK)

Oct 4, 2008

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Wendy Good Evening,

I have been teaching in WI for a number of years, but we are looking to relocate because my husband's company is down sizing. One area we are looking at is Georgia.

I have 1-8 Elementary Certification, PK-12 REading Teacher/Reading Specialist Certification, and I am currently finishing Ed Leadership (principalship ce...See MoreGood Evening,

I have been teaching in WI for a number of years, but we are looking to relocate because my husband's company is down sizing. One area we are looking at is Georgia.

I have 1-8 Elementary Certification, PK-12 REading Teacher/Reading Specialist Certification, and I am currently finishing Ed Leadership (principalship certification) and Director of Curriculum Certification.

Would I be able to find a job in Georgia?

Thanks

On 10/04/08, Looking for a job, especially graduating education students wrote: > My son checked out this school district, and interviewed for a > position and got a job right at the interview. He met the WI > teacher who teaches in Georgia, and the guy and his family > treated him like one of their own. They even put him up in > their home while he was in the area! According to my son, THIS > IS A GREAT PLACE TO TEACH! > > Too bad the Wisconsin Colleges aren't telling their education > graduates about this place! > > > > > > On 11/27/07, Prof wrote: >> The sad fact is that most universities in Wisconsin do not >> want to tell education majors that there are no jobs in >> Wisconsin for them. This would result in a dramatic loss of >> revenue for the school if they told the truth. With 80 per >> cent of Wisconsin graduates leaving the state, we already >> have a huge loss of resources. >> >> I will try to help where I can. >> >> >> >> >> On 9/11/07, Just don't get why... wrote: >>> Having taught in WI for 20 years along with my wife (both >>> of us born and raised), we decided to move to GA after >>> researching it for over a year. Here is what we found in >> our >>> current area: >>> >>> -Money Magazine listed it as one of the "top ten" places to >>> live in the U.S. (Suwanee GA) >>> >>> -We got a 30 percent pay raise to come here with excellent >>> benefits, and all degrees and years experience. >>> >>> -Cost of living was half of what it was in our rural WI >>> town(taxes here $1700, WI $4,000) Housing was cheaper than >>> in our WI town of 8,000 >>> >>> -Our district has built over 30 new schools in the past 5 >>> years and all were paid for before being built. >>> >>> -We hire over 1400 new teachers every year due to >> increasing >>> enrollment >>> >>> -Pay scale is $39,000-$85,000 >>> >>> -Ocean is 3 hours away, mountains 45 minutes >>> >>> Now, being a loyal cheesehead, family farmer (still own the >>> homeplace), and knowing how hard it is for young teachers >> to >>> get a start in WI, I decided to help out any and all WI >>> teachers looking for a great teaching position. I even >>> contacted EVERY career service/education dept from Superior >>> to Milwaukee and supplied them with contact information for >>> our HR department and a HUGE job fair Nov. 3rd in our >>> district (Gwinnett County/teachgeorgia.com) I even offered >>> to open up my home to help prospective WI applicants, and >>> gave references from my WI alma mater career service center >>> through whom I have helped over two dozen kids find >>> positions here. >>> >>> NOT ONE UNIVERSITY RESPONDED??? >>> >>> I could understand this if WI was enduring a teacher >>> shortage, but with so many excellent teachers wasting their >>> time subbing for positions that will never happen, or >>> working menial jobs, why would these schools refuse this >>> offer? They could have at least sought out more >>> information, or checked the references I gave just to be >>> sure. I don't understand why they would hide this from >>> these hard working kids. I was always kind of proud of >>> higher learning in WI, but this kind of left a bad taste in >>> my mouth. >>> >>> If you have any answers, I sure would like to know. >>> >>> Thanks >>> (GO PACK)

Oct 18, 2008

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In a heartbeat. You can pick your spot as a teacher or administrator. I can help guide you to good areas if you would like. Your qualifications will have principals literally fighting over you. My wife and I teach in Gwinnett County and we love it! Your husband could teach too if he has a bachelor degree? You can e-mail me at [email removed].

Where did yo...See MoreYou can pick your spot as a teacher or administrator. I can help guide you to good areas if you would like. Your qualifications will have principals literally fighting over you. My wife and I teach in Gwinnett County and we love it! Your husband could teach too if he has a bachelor degree? You can e-mail me at [email removed].

Where did you teach in WI? You will get all your years experience and degrees. You will also get double the retirement you get in WI. Gwinnett County pay scale is 40k-87k and the cost of living is half of WI.

Don't hesitate to contact us if you need more help. Our fee is one bag of fresh cheese curds!! HA!

Mark

On 10/18/08, Wendy wrote: > Good Evening, > > I have been teaching in WI for a number of years, but we are > looking to relocate because my husband's company is down sizing. > One area we are looking at is Georgia. > > I have 1-8 Elementary Certification, PK-12 REading Teacher/Reading > Specialist Certification, and I am currently finishing Ed > Leadership (principalship certification) and Director of > Curriculum Certification. > > Would I be able to find a job in Georgia? > > Thanks > > On 10/04/08, Looking for a job, especially graduating education > students wrote: >> My son checked out this school district, and interviewed for a >> position and got a job right at the interview. He met the WI >> teacher who teaches in Georgia, and the guy and his family >> treated him like one of their own. They even put him up in >> their home while he was in the area! According to my son, THIS >> IS A GREAT PLACE TO TEACH! >> >> Too bad the Wisconsin Colleges aren't telling their education >> graduates about this place! >> >> >> >> >> >> On 11/27/07, Prof wrote: >>> The sad fact is that most universities in Wisconsin do not >>> want to tell education majors that there are no jobs in >>> Wisconsin for them. This would result in a dramatic loss of >>> revenue for the school if they told the truth. With 80 per >>> cent of Wisconsin graduates leaving the state, we already >>> have a huge loss of resources. >>> >>> I will try to help where I can. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On 9/11/07, Just don't get why... wrote: >>>> Having taught in WI for 20 years along with my wife (both >>>> of us born and raised), we decided to move to GA after >>>> researching it for over a year. Here is what we found in >>> our >>>> current area: >>>> >>>> -Money Magazine listed it as one of the "top ten" places to >>>> live in the U.S. (Suwanee GA) >>>> >>>> -We got a 30 percent pay raise to come here with excellent >>>> benefits, and all degrees and years experience. >>>> >>>> -Cost of living was half of what it was in our rural WI >>>> town(taxes here $1700, WI $4,000) Housing was cheaper than >>>> in our WI town of 8,000 >>>> >>>> -Our district has built over 30 new schools in the past 5 >>>> years and all were paid for before being built. >>>> >>>> -We hire over 1400 new teachers every year due to >>> increasing >>>> enrollment >>>> >>>> -Pay scale is $39,000-$85,000 >>>> >>>> -Ocean is 3 hours away, mountains 45 minutes >>>> >>>> Now, being a loyal cheesehead, family farmer (still own the >>>> homeplace), and knowing how hard it is for young teachers >>> to >>>> get a start in WI, I decided to help out any and all WI >>>> teachers looking for a great teaching position. I even >>>> contacted EVERY career service/education dept from Superior >>>> to Milwaukee and supplied them with contact information for >>>> our HR department and a HUGE job fair Nov. 3rd in our >>>> district (Gwinnett County/teachgeorgia.com) I even offered >>>> to open up my home to help prospective WI applicants, and >>>> gave references from my WI alma mater career service center >>>> through whom I have helped over two dozen kids find >>>> positions here. >>>> >>>> NOT ONE UNIVERSITY RESPONDED??? >>>> >>>> I could understand this if WI was enduring a teacher >>>> shortage, but with so many excellent teachers wasting their >>>> time subbing for positions that will never happen, or >>>> working menial jobs, why would these schools refuse this >>>> offer? They could have at least sought out more >>>> information, or checked the references I gave just to be >>>> sure. I don't understand why they would hide this from >>>> these hard working kids. I was always kind of proud of >>>> higher learning in WI, but this kind of left a bad taste in >>>> my mouth. >>>> >>>> If you have any answers, I sure would like to know. >>>> >>>> Thanks >>>> (GO PACK)

Oct 18, 2008

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