Teaching in Tennessee

[MSUDuo]

Any teachers?

Contemplating the idea of picking up and moving to a new area for a fresh start.

Just curious as to what it is like to teach in Tennessee? Politics? Support? Etc.

How hard is it to get a certificate if I already have a lifetime one from Missouri?

Any information would be helpful.

 

[Go aeiou]

Any teachers?

Contemplating the idea of picking up and moving to a new area for a fresh start.

Just curious as to what it is like to teach in Tennessee? Politics? Support? Etc.

How hard is it to get a certificate if I already have a lifetime one from Missouri?

Any information would be helpful.

We don't need no education.

Nashville is looking for teachers.

 

[superdave1984]

Pay close attention to the retirement options for each state if you are relocating.

 

[headhunter15]

There can be politics. That’s the one think I detest being in education. I’m assuming you may need a Praxis test to become certified in Tennessee.

 

[hog88]

Dear daughter is in her 3rd year of teaching elementary, she's already looking at changing careers.

 

[pismonque]

One thing that surprised us when we moved to California is how well they pay teachers out here, at least in some places, I suppose. It's better if you're outside the really high cost of living areas like LA, SD & SF, especially in areas where they need to make a little effort at retention, like out in the desert. For instance, taking a quick look at the salary schedule in Palm Springs, they're starting out teachers with a BA and no experience at $55k, maxing out at $112k after 16 years + additional education. Not too shabby.

Housing is still fairly high there by, say, Tennessee standards, but nothing like LA or SD. On the other hand, you'd be living in the desert. But I guess you'd have summers off to go somewhere else and avoid the worst of the heat.

 

[Wireless1]

Question for you teachers. I know you typically participate with the TEA (Tennessee Education Association) and the NEA paying dues to both. When Chicago teachers go on strike, do part of your dues support them?
No flaming please, it's a genuine question.

 

[Go aeiou]

Question for you teachers. I know you typically participate with the TEA (Tennessee Education Association) and the NEA paying dues to both. When Chicago teachers go on strike, do part of your dues support them?
No flaming please,
Chicago teachers were not paid while on strike. I don't know if their union is affiliated with nea and tea?

 

[Wireless1]

Thanks! That must be a very painful decision to go on strike for them

 

[Go aeiou]

Thanks! That must be a very painful decision to go on strike for them

Some already had 2nd jobs. Some had savings. The strike only lasted 11 days.

Teaching in Chicago is tough. Teaching in Nashville is tough.
It's a tough job everywhere, but some places are much worse than others.

We could fill pages with reasons why teaching and education..........

 

[Tri-CitiesVol]

Dear daughter is in her 3rd year of teaching elementary, she's already looking at changing careers.

See if she’s interested in being an ATC for the FAA. A bid is opening Jan 24.

 

[hog88]

See if she’s interested in being an ATC for the FAA. A bid is opening Jan 24.

I wouldn't want to be flying with her in ATC, let's just say that her attention span isn't what I'd call long.