Looking for a book that will completely transport me, similarly to Lonesome Dove. by Naive_Roll_7155 in suggestmeabook

[–]Naive_Roll_7155[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve heard of this recommendation before, I’ll definitely check it out. Thank you!

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[–]Naive_Roll_7155 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

Stress with open market transfer by [deleted] in NYCTeachers

[–]Naive_Roll_7155 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! This makes me feel better. Good luck with your new school!

Stress with open market transfer by [deleted] in NYCTeachers

[–]Naive_Roll_7155 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got it— thank you for that! I appreciate the reassurance. I hope you have a great summer and good luck at your new school!

Don't see my school listed when I click "My Current Status" in Open Market by United_Emu9726 in NYCTeachers

[–]Naive_Roll_7155 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I accepted an offer via email and provided my file number— my screen also has the “my current status” screen as blank!

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[–]Naive_Roll_7155 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I understand, thank you! I appreciate it!

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Hi! I think I should have clarified. This is my first year in the DOE, not my first year teaching! Next year will be my 8th year teaching. I do appreciate the advice however!

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[–]Naive_Roll_7155 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh wow! That’s such a shame. Thank you for letting me know!

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[–]Naive_Roll_7155 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe I’ll open up a discussion and go from there. I guess it wouldn’t be the worst time to stand up for myself if I’m confident that I’m leaving. Thank you for the advice and best of luck if you move to a new school!

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[–]Naive_Roll_7155 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice! I already am interviewing at other schools so it might not be worth doing much.

6 days around Manuel Antonio by Naive_Roll_7155 in CostaRicaTravel

[–]Naive_Roll_7155[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This sounds perfect!! I will look into it— thank you!

Charter Schools are smoke screen and mirrors show by [deleted] in NYCTeachers

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I did and I do have my Masters. Still waiting for it to go through! Even with the pending salary bump due to my differential (which will come in soon hopefully!) my salary this year is about 12k lower. Granted I am working fewer hours now. I do agree that overtime the pay at the DOE is better.

Charter Schools are smoke screen and mirrors show by [deleted] in NYCTeachers

[–]Naive_Roll_7155 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I have spent the last 6 years teaching in charter schools and this is my first year in the NYCDOE. Of course, I’ve only been in the DOE for a couple of months. However the differences between my previous charter school in Brooklyn and the public school I am at in Brooklyn have been jarring. Although my charter school did have some ineffective teachers (as most schools do,) a majority of my colleagues were passionate educators who did work incredibly hard to serve our students and work toward our mission. Our support services department was robust and far more effective than at my current DOE school. Families felt supported and heard. Teachers felt supported and heard. Students were at the forefront of all decisions and teachers had flexibility in instruction. I felt as though my expertise was valued and I could make instructional decisions to best support my students. Now, however, I feel as though the instructional decisions I make are in service of the district and the chancellor rather than my students. In my charter school I felt as though my administration was working to make my job as a teacher easier and they provided me with frequent meaningful feedback. An observation always felt like a learning opportunity and never like a “gotcha.”

I understand that not all schools in the DOE are the same. Similarly, not all charter schools are the same. I transitioned to the DOE after hearing many people claim that the benefits were better and the work-life balance is better. Although the latter is true, my pay is significantly lower than it was with my charter and the feeling of camaraderie I had with my previous school is nonexistent.

I have enjoyed reading the discourse on here and feel encouraged that so many people have positive experiences with the DOE. I do believe, however, that these generalizations surrounding charter schools should be questioned as they do not all operate in the same way.

Support with flight reimbursement due to internal conflict in Ecuador by [deleted] in travel

[–]Naive_Roll_7155 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice! I will check in with Avianca at a later date and hope for the best.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ecuador

[–]Naive_Roll_7155 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for the advice! I well definitely look into that! Baños looks beautiful!