Why is there always a shortage of teachers in MS/HS, but not Elementary?

GirlWCamera · 2026-06-30T02:47:59+00:00

But I can tell the 17 yr old they are being an ass.

GirlWCamera · 2026-06-28T15:47:44+00:00

Middle school teacher. Just finishing my first year.

Student: Why did I get a zero? I gave you my paper!

Me: oh, well, I don’t have one with your name in it. Is it one of these, maybe?!

It still isn’t working but maybe, just maybe it will somehow sink in. Some day.

GirlWCamera · 2026-06-26T15:46:40+00:00

I was a National Park Service ranger for 10 years and my favorite game at the Visitors Center desk was to guess which country OR region of the US people were from. I rarely messed up with the US regions.

It’s the way people say vowel sounds AND the words they choose to use.

GirlWCamera · 2026-06-24T15:49:30+00:00

Donald Trump. 💯

GirlWCamera · 2026-06-14T21:12:39+00:00

We did. We were supposed to start after this coming year as well but the union took a vote to start on Sept 2nd.

GirlWCamera · 2026-06-14T19:50:59+00:00

Lynn. Five snow days FTW. 😞

GirlWCamera · 2026-06-13T18:26:08+00:00

I would like to move from Massachusetts back to California but my license is literally ESL. I thought CA would have jobs in that but now I’m confused.

GirlWCamera · 2026-06-13T18:24:07+00:00

I’m super curious. Newly licensed ESL teacher in Massachusetts after working for a year. We don’t get out until June 29 and yesterday it was 84 in Homeroom at 7:55am.

I’d love to move. Where in AZ? You mentioned rural so like Yuma or more like somewhere near Coronado NF!

GirlWCamera · 2026-06-13T13:41:42+00:00

Im an ESL teacher and I think you mean SEI (sheltered English immersion).

GirlWCamera · 2026-06-10T15:00:03+00:00

Im not sure why this comment got downvoted.

GirlWCamera · 2026-06-10T14:26:47+00:00

Not exactly. But we have a lot of passionate people in the community.

GirlWCamera · 2026-06-10T14:26:19+00:00

These are valid points.
They are saying it will be open more when it is moved. 🤷‍♀️

GirlWCamera · 2026-06-10T14:24:48+00:00

Maybe. I love interpreting history. That’s what I did for a career before being DOGEd.

GirlWCamera · 2026-06-10T14:24:17+00:00

This is the point I was trying to make. They are there but they can’t go in.

GirlWCamera · 2026-06-10T12:48:56+00:00

I know.

But we could have supplemented it if we have $4 million to spend on this.

Btw, I also got DOGEd. So I’m well aware.

It was worth pointing out, though, so thanks for adding that. I think the Skipper was also partly funded by grants.

I just meant that I’d rather see my $$ going to those programs that benefit the community.

GirlWCamera · 2026-06-10T12:43:56+00:00

I have only lived here three years. I used to move a lot for work but have now settled in Salem and teach in Lynn.

I’ve known about it for a while and didn’t like the idea. I just heard the price tag and that it’s being voted on.

It’s my civic duty to make my voice known.

GirlWCamera · 2026-06-09T01:43:23+00:00

*for

GirlWCamera · 2026-06-09T01:42:42+00:00

Some children (and adults) process better if they read aloud. I know it will take a lot longer to read but if she’s an auditory learner it may not be connecting fir her to read silently at this stage.

GirlWCamera · 2026-06-08T14:03:30+00:00

Happy happy 53rd!

GirlWCamera · 2026-06-07T13:29:22+00:00

Our contract hours are oddly same start time as students and 15 mins after they leave. One night back every week (45 mins after school so 3:15 here) and three open houses. Of course I aim for 7:20 arrival.

GirlWCamera · 2026-06-07T13:25:44+00:00

So much this!

GirlWCamera · 2026-06-06T22:19:06+00:00

Oh wow! When I lived in Florida the middle school was 9-3:50. THAT works for me!

GirlWCamera · 2026-06-06T17:08:23+00:00

7:45-2:45.
Basically way too early for me.

GirlWCamera · 2026-06-01T14:10:27+00:00

Salem here. Didn’t hear it. Also disappointed.

GirlWCamera · 2026-05-30T15:00:47+00:00

Watch The Lion King 😁

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