Comments on: Currently: March {a bit personal}

By: Mallory Reiber

Mallory Reiber — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 04:38:16 +0000

Thank you for your post! I have worked for 3 years in 2 different districts, 3 grade levels, four classrooms, and under two different principals. That doesn't include the year of subbing I did! This year I found out I do not have a job anymore, and it was heartbreaking. I have applied to 47 districts in Nd around Cleveland, Ohio with 13 interviews (some are multiple rounds, since I usually make it to the final round but don't get the job). I have not yet found the job that will make me happy, both personally and financially. Thank you for your blog and I am excited to see what you post in the coming school year.

By: C Hath

C Hath — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 08:59:33 +0000

I couldn't imagine what you must go through every summer! I'm so sorry!! I know that you'll be hired back, how could you not!?! I am guessing the answer to your question is the two states you've taught in!?! What was teaching in Hawaii like?! That sounds amazing, and since I know you're a beach girl would totally make sense!!

Mrs. 3rd Grade

By: 1stgradefireworks

1stgradefireworks — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 07:14:52 +0000

As a CA teacher…I Agree! It totally sucks that great teachers are put in turmoil for the months prior to the start of the year! Instead of letting these fantastic teachers PREPARE for the kids, we keep stirring the POT! Put ALL teachers in place before the END of the school year! How can you be HIGHLY QUALIFIED when you find out the grade level you are going to teach the day before? I don't get it! As a veteran CA teacher (23+ years) , we are with YOU! Come to LODI…we need teachers like you! 🙂

By: Kristen Schroeder

Kristen Schroeder — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 07:04:19 +0000

My heart breaks reading your story — I feel like I am in your shoes (jumping around from district to district due to budget cuts and/or politics) and the anxiety of every interview can be quite overwhelming. I hope you can find peace in whatever district you find.

By: Teachntex

Teachntex — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 05:39:23 +0000

That is crazy! I've never heard of teachers getting pink slips. We were told 2 years ago that there are 1,000 teachers waiting outside our doors for our jobs, but I thought it was an idle threat.

My guess...What are the two places you've taught?
Kristin

By: Jennifer Reynolds

Jennifer Reynolds — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 05:32:38 +0000

I have only experienced being "pink-slipped" once when I had been a long-term substitute for the district I work for now. I saw the assistant superintendent coming across the playground and then had to try desperately not to cry as I lined my little ones up! Given the products you create, your blog content, and the kind words posted by Dr. Christopher Weber, I have a feeling you will land where you are valued and where you belong. Keep the faith and keep taking care of yourself. It sounds like a weekend of R & R was just what you needed and deserved!

I am thinking that Hawaii and California are your two favorite places?

Warm Regards,
~Jennifer
http://www.storiesandsongsinsecond.blogspot.com

By: Tracy Rawles

Tracy Rawles — Mon, 03 Mar 2014 05:17:31 +0000

I can't imagine how this feels. My heart goes out to you. Keep the faith and keep doing what you're doing. Your kiddoes are the ones who matter. Wishing you the best of luck in your search for job stability,