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jdfraser

School Daze?

Aug 17, 2005 12:27

Two weeks from yesterday I will officially be a member of the teaching staff at Portsmouth High School. One week from tomorrow is new teacher orientation and I'll meet with Jon afterwards to plan out the first few days of school. Most of my first-semester work will focus on the physics end of my certification, so I'm more concerned with making sure ( Read more... )

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congratulations! topazmomma1111 August 20 2005, 12:54:31 UTC

Didn't know you'd found a job! At least you won't have to move (not yet, anyway) along with the stresses of starting a new job. I wish you all the success in the world; I know you'll make a great teacher. Keep those kids in line and give them lots of challenges in the classroom! I'll be eager to hear how it goes as the school year progressses.

Re: congratulations! jdfraser August 20 2005, 15:08:58 UTC

Thank you! but it's not a job as much as an internship: a non-paying one. The internship is "the culminating experience in the teacher education program", and it's technically a graduate level class, so I'm getting credits for it, and getting certified to teach at the end of the year. Should be an interesting time ;-)

Re: congratulations! beccalynn410 August 22 2005, 15:00:44 UTC

So basically you're paying someone to teach teenagers at a public high school....super. ;)

Re: congratulations! jdfraser August 23 2005, 14:54:57 UTC

In more words, but yes. Sad state of affairs, isn't it? Not only do I not get paid, I have to pay all the normal graduate tuition and fees on top of this. Plus still pay rent, utilities, and food. Winning situation all around.