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chervilant

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3. Subbing would be fine,

Reply to femmocrat (Reply #1)

Wed Jul 24, 2013, 06:32 AM

Jul 2013

if the pay would be enough. I went through accelerated certification to get a contract, only to have my principal lie about hiring me after a veteran teacher with 12 years experience put her resume on his desk. I was in an ultra conservative school district, and had no recourse.

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Why did you become a teacher? [View all] chervilant Jul 2013 OP

That was a great article. femmocrat Jul 2013 #1

Subbing would be fine, chervilant Jul 2013 #3

Few people can survive on sub pay duffyduff Jul 2013 #5

This fall, I'll be in my 7th teaching position for 10 weeks or longer. knitter4democracy Jul 2013 #2

I hope so, too! chervilant Jul 2013 #4

Why are you still subbing and not trying to go into another field? duffyduff Jul 2013 #6

I know this is old--sorry. Been busy. knitter4democracy Jul 2013 #9

You don't have to tell me about teaching. I have been there. duffyduff Jul 2013 #10

I've been a teacher since 1997. knitter4democracy Jul 2013 #11

Why did I become a teacher? Igel Jul 2013 #7

Your experience gives me hope. chervilant Jul 2013 #8