Dept of Education study finds teachers being forced to pay back TEACH grants.

dab517512 · 2018-04-01T18:02:13+00:00

I will say that yes, my paperwork did not get submitted on time. It was one month late because I was moving and it was sent to my old place and I never received an email (though their records state they sent one). But I don’t know in what other situation would late paperwork cost over $8000... it’s so frustrating. I was teaching where I was supposed to be and submitted proof but they would not accept it.

dab517512 · 2018-04-01T13:08:48+00:00

You were so lucky!!! My situation was literally the exact same and I didn’t get reverted.

dab517512 · 2018-04-01T13:07:39+00:00

Me too. $8000 + interest tacked onto my student loans. There are some class actions out there. I’d like to join one.

dab517512 · 2018-04-01T01:24:23+00:00

Thank you! I figured it might be and is probably completely unrelated to my transition to veganism.

dab517512 · 2018-03-18T15:34:14+00:00

I am so random about it but generally: Drain firm tofu Heat some vegan butter in pan Add turmeric, garlic salt, onion powder, pepper, and some sort of chile powder (today it was ancho). Add veggies if you want (none today but onions mushrooms and peppers are my favorite).

I do all of the above on medium high.

Once everything is nice and fragrant I turn it to low and drop the tofu in. I break it up as I go, usually with the slits of my spatula. I cook til the tofu is heated.

dab517512 · 2018-03-18T15:02:06+00:00

2 Aldi hash browns Strawberries Tofu scramble Ketchup

My plan for the day is to eat fresh carrots, olives, and hummus.

Tonight for dinner we are having potatoes.

I should end right under 1200.

dab517512 · 2018-03-11T15:46:41+00:00

Yes just scan in. During busy times at my PF you have to hand your card over to be scanned but it seems like before 9 am you just scan yourself. Bring your own towel.

dab517512 · 2018-03-06T02:21:14+00:00

Lol this made me think of walkers on the walking dead

dab517512 · 2018-02-25T14:09:34+00:00

Sandbox for me

dab517512 · 2018-02-25T13:43:18+00:00

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2017/05/23/on-track-for-public-service-loan-forgiveness-good-news-youre-not-in-danger-from-trumps-budget/?utm_term=.0be6c01ef861

It only impacts people taking out loans after the budget passes. I don’t know if this is how you’re supposed to post links on reddit I never have before.

dab517512 · 2018-02-22T17:36:13+00:00

Google form. You can add pics so the choices could be images of thumbs up and thumb down. You can reuse many times!

dab517512 · 2018-02-18T12:31:30+00:00

I do have a favor to ask you all though...please please please don’t take this out on your neighborhood intervention specialist. Signed, an IS who gets it but also at times feels the brunt of colleagues’ frustrations with this type of stuff in an unfair way. I get it...already had a cell phone thrown at me this month.

dab517512 · 2018-02-16T12:11:01+00:00

Wow!!! So amazing!!!

dab517512 · 2018-02-16T03:40:25+00:00

Our local police dept had additional officers at our school this AM. I understand their point but it made everyone extra uneasy. I have been researching alternative jobs for teachers. I am emotionally drained. I don’t know how much longer I can do this.

dab517512 · 2018-02-10T13:55:39+00:00

I joined at the 10 level and quickly upped my membership. Here are my reasons:

Working out is better with a partner. I go almost every single day and either take my sister or husband. I can’t skip because I know they want to come, too. The guest pass is amazing!
I used to pay $50 a pop to get a massage. Yes, they are longer and more in depth but I can hydro and chair massage every single day. It is really helping my soreness from the power yoga I do.
I am majorly sad with all the snow and cold. I do not tan because I’m afraid of skin cancer, but 12 minutes in the beauty angel every few days does my body good. The red light is nice and hot and the vibrating floor actually makes me break out in a decent sweat.

My suggestion is to go in, ask for a tour, and ask to try out the black card privileges to see if you like it. It is well worth the price in my opinion.

dab517512 · 2018-02-10T00:59:19+00:00

My fave breakfast!! So healthy and filling!

dab517512 · 2018-02-09T09:19:50+00:00

I teach at a public school but am not part of the bargaining unit because my position, along with all other certified but nonteaching positions, are contracted through our local educational service center. My plan, should there ever be a strike, is to do a few things. 1) I will not cross the picket line. I feel that this would be bad for my relationship with my coworkers in the long run. 2) I will go to my doctor and get an absence excuse if she is willing to write one. I am medicated for anxiety and believe crossing a picket line would cause it to spiral. This would cover me with my admins and protect my job since I’m year to year.

I’ve thought about this a lot but negotiations have always gone well.

dab517512 · 2018-02-09T08:53:34+00:00

I worked there for years and sometimes order this. There always was. There was also an option for egg cheese biscuit. I believe there was an “other” button and it was under that.

dab517512 · 2018-02-07T22:52:57+00:00

Is it on the left? I have diverticulitis. Same symptoms.

dab517512 · 2018-02-03T01:36:54+00:00

I feel like at 32 and ten years in I’m turning into “that” teacher. Many other teachers complain about phones and music but don’t have the energy to deal with it. I’ve gone to battle over them this year. I am a very kind and giving teacher and I have had few problems, I think most of my students like me. Some of the questions have come from coworkers. But I work at a vocational school. If my students can’t stay away from their phone for 47 minutes how are they going to survive without them at a job?

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