Wayfarer
July 27, 2006 at 11:35 pm
Well, I can tell you that I took a pay cut of just shy of $15k to go to work for the charter school I teach at now. That does not include the difference in gas from a 4 mile commute to a 35 mile commute. That lost money has hurt us some in the short term, no doubt, but there have been two important payoffs. One–I am teaching in an innovative, nurturing environment that lets me teach to my passions. Two–I have seen what a quality alternative educational model is, and that will be invaluable as I work to develop my own over the next couple of years (are you listening for the gong?).
If you’re offered the job, take it. Don’t take it for the money. Take it for the experience.
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Mrs.Chili
July 25, 2006 at 8:15 pm
Of COURSE I DID!!
I also found the Ladybug Picnic, Grover as the flustered waiter, Big Bird losing his nest to a hurricane (though that happened “after my time”) and a BUNCH of other stuff that made me really miss Jim Henson.
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HomeFireBlue
July 11, 2006 at 8:27 am
Bears … COOL!
I hope they’re viewing so as not to disturb the bears in their natural habitat. (As opposed to, like, feeding them twinkies next to a busy motorway).
Man, I’d LOVE to visit Alaska.
-Blue
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Mrs.Chili
July 5, 2006 at 9:13 pm
Calvin is my favorite. I’m convinced that all the truths in the Universe can be found in Calvin and Hobbes.
I’m in the last few pages of Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. I can’t put it down, but I’m DREADING its being over. I have SO enjoyed this book! After the pressures of finishing grad school, I have been revelling in being able to read for pleasure, and have been shirking some responsibilities of laundry and cleaning to find a comfy spot to read.
Truly one of the great joys in life!
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