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knitter4democracy

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11. I've been a teacher since 1997.

Reply to duffyduff (Reply #10)

Fri Jul 26, 2013, 10:30 PM

Jul 2013

My last job gave me PTSD, so yeah, I get it. The school board voted to close my school and turn the district into K-8 only, and there are just too many stories to tell it all properly.

Thing is, it wasn't the kids. The kids make it all worth it.

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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