Hello! I'm not sure about the out of state cert., but I'm going to PM you with some info I sent to someone else looking the area. It's kind of long :)
Congratulations!
First off, congratulations! I am also a first year teacher with a new job in Texas. I was initially very confused about the process here, so let...
Thank you! To answer your question, no my prep program made absolutely no mention of a teaching portfolio. I don't think they're super common...
Thank you, msmac! I guess the squeaky wheel does get the grease; not an hour after my phone call with the receptionist did they call back to set...
Woohoo! I am so happy for you!
I just called them. I spoke with the main receptionist again and told her I'm still having a hard time reaching Mystery Lady and that I'm new to...
Thanks so much for the feedback and congratulations! I am having difficulty finding the email. The district does not have a handy page where they...
That makes me feel a little better. And, yes, I think I can probably track down her email address. I suppose I'll give it a try. I just don't...
Congratulations!!!
I (verbally) accepted an official offer for a position last Friday. That afternoon, the principal forwarded me an email that had come from HR that...
This was in response to this: "Even their best interview is only ever going to be 15 minutes, compared to this poster who spent 3-6 months...
I am unfazed. In fact, I'm more relaxed than I've been in months. I have a job! I do wish to point out, though, that taken in context there is...
I'm a first year teacher, so I highly doubt I've been the "most qualified" for any job I've applied for. The great thing is that I don't need to...
You don't have to twist my arm, will do ;)
I got the job! He made the official offer this afternoon, and I accepted! Thanks for all the well wishes and grounding comments in this time of...
Awesome! Good luck!
I'm definitely not cancelling anything, but it's looking pretty good. I heard from the principal again this morning. He had spoken to 2 out of the...
I would call back.
Good luck!