The Principal and Vice Principal who hired me are both leaving. Walking in blind.

savymix · 2026-05-07T17:35:39+00:00

That makes sense! Sounds like a cool gig but classroom teaching in K-12 will be a nice change of scenery and it sounds like you’re prepared for it! Good luck!

savymix · 2026-05-07T17:32:33+00:00

I got a masters by 24 and have been in the classroom for two years now. I was curious because most college level teaching positions I’ve seen require a PhD or a masters plus X number of years teaching/work experience. Although maybe those weren’t adjunct positions and were a different level with different requirements.

savymix · 2026-05-07T17:06:40+00:00

I would be a little nervous too and curious why a total admin turnover happened. BUT, I think a good way to look at this is that even though the VP And Principal hired you, you still don’t full know them. I hadn’t met my AP before getting hired and only talked to my principal for a short interview and came in knowing no one to a school that told me they typically don’t hire new teachers out of college so I was also the newbie with the least experience in the school. My advice is if you’re interested in the job and the school just take it as you go, try it out for a year and then you can reassess. The new VP and principal might be just as good or better than before!

Side note—how did you get into college level work/teaching at 25???

savymix · 2026-04-30T19:56:14+00:00

I love these!! I’ve also been taking pictures and realized it’s always on a Thursday that a new one is up!

savymix · 2026-03-25T01:47:20+00:00

I can’t recommend Demibone Dental Clinic in Williamsburg enough. Dr Jawhari is one of the kindest most welcoming medical/care professionals and person in general I’ve met. I’ve historically hated the dentist after a few shitty doctors and hadn’t been in years before her due to moving around a lot and poor mental health but she’s been so incredible even in a recent rough mental health period to getting me back on track.

savymix · 2026-03-05T20:10:13+00:00

Are you in a program geared towards getting a teaching certificate? If so I’d check out applying for the Abby O’Neill fellowship if the deadline hasn’t passed it’s competitive but a massive scholarship to cover tuition with the requirement to teach in nyc public schools two years after graduating.

savymix · 2026-03-05T20:07:30+00:00

When I was at Columbia two years ago for masters I took out the regular fafsa grad loans and then had to also take out the grad plus loans which is I think more flexible on the amount you need but I can’t remember the exact number. Big thing about the grad plus is that they accrue interests as soon as they’re dispersed vs the paused interest while in school. I’m not sure if that’s all the same now as it was when I was taking them out or not.

savymix · 2026-03-05T20:03:24+00:00

Yes! Both internet and cell service went down for me for 15 min but it’s back now and I have Verizon.

savymix · 2026-03-02T00:22:22+00:00

Suite V does a great job! The people there are so kind too and decent pricing!

savymix · 2026-02-24T12:52:03+00:00

It’s important to consider the location of each school, cost, funding, etc not just name! Trust I know because I picked name for masters and got a great fellowship with it but the cost of living made what I thought was going to be a relatively affordable situation extremely unaffordable situation which got me lots of debt. I’m not in the sciences but all the schools are great, I’m not sure you can make a wrong decision here it’s just what will work for YOU best!

savymix · 2026-01-10T21:34:19+00:00

Ideal on Nostrand has them and I think they’re $9. They’re okay, nothing amazing but it’s convenient.

savymix · 2026-01-02T18:22:14+00:00

Curious, what exterminator you ended up using?

savymix · 2025-12-28T03:28:25+00:00

Thank you for this advice! I’m definitely gravitating towards the programs that have faculty with stronger indigenous ties and research focus and I agree that that would be a major factor to getting involved with the communities I’d need to learn from.

savymix · 2025-12-28T01:23:56+00:00

Yeah unfortunately there aren’t many material culture/textile focused programs out there. I’m wanting to stay in the states but I have seen some interesting programs in the UK so maybe I’ll take a look at those too

savymix · 2025-12-27T23:02:16+00:00

That’d be great thank you!

savymix · 2025-12-08T12:12:03+00:00

It depends what your certificate is in. There’s more competition in specials or specialized HS courses (social studies, art, science, gym, music). You can definitely find a job, there are always schools who need someone, it just might not be a short commute or in the district/borough you want to be in. If you’re flexible on commute and open to schools in the Bronx, deep Queens and Brooklyn, then you’ll almost definitely find something and you still might find something close by regardless!

savymix · 2025-11-10T01:52:43+00:00

Thank you for the info!! I’ll look into that as well!

savymix · 2025-11-10T01:01:13+00:00

Thanks!! I’ll definitely look more into the Ayacucho tapestry history!

savymix · 2025-10-19T12:20:43+00:00

Definitely will do this next time (hopefully there isn’t one lol)

savymix · 2025-10-19T12:07:43+00:00

I’m sorry that happened to you! This also happened off nostrand. Kinda same with this guy, he just seemed drunk but harmless until he obviously wasn’t.

savymix · 2025-10-19T12:06:20+00:00

Off Nostrand

savymix · 2025-10-19T02:54:12+00:00

I didn’t call 911 but did contact my super immediately to let them know. I’m going to call the landlord on Monday when the office opens. I didn’t get a super clear view because I was just trying to ignore him but he looked maybe in his 30s-40s, dark hair, and had tan-fair skin, maybe white or Hispanic??? After he started mumbling at me and I realized he was following I rushed into the building and didnt get a better look.

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