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Towlie

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It's a shame how NC is treating their teachers. I read something the other day about NC no longer giving teachers extra pay for having a master's degree and possibly taking away tenure. I actually loved living in NC and wouldn't mind moving to the Raleigh-Durham area or Asheville, if it weren't for the extremely low teacher pay and some of the clowns that are currently in office there.

I am trying to teach social studies, as well as becoming certified to coach football. (I played three years of football in college). I know, I know....good luck finding a job :sadcam:


I'm in a program called Troops to Teachers, and they've been helping me along the way. I submit everything to them and they pretty much guide me through the whole process, but it doesn't lead to guaranteed employment. I just hope and pray that I can find a job, because I really want to be a positive influence on the kids. I'm taking a pretty big risk in leaving a career with great benefits and a salary of about $55,000 -$60,000 a year. But I honestly believe that this work is more important to society and that I was born to do this.

Yup no more tenure, and in January you won't get paid more for advanced degrees. Also new teachers aren't eligible for raises for 5 years lol.

I agree, NC is nice, but I have to make that move next year, looking at Baltimore.

You'll be able to find a position as a social studies teacher. They are harder to find but schools always want male teachers since there is a shortage. Specifically black male teachers (if the school is predominantly black) Now coaching football and be the social studies teachers may take a few years.

That's real what you said about salary sacrifices. I think all teachers have to wrestle with that conundrum. In the end it is worth it for the kids. Our children really need guidance since families aren't families anymore. But good luck to you, let me know if you have any questions
 
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