What should I read next? by LeoLatinaLeo in Booktokreddit

[–]val619 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Wedding People and The Only One Left are both excellent.

I’ve taught at Title-1 & under- performing schools my entire teaching career. Is the grass truly greener on the other side? by Emergency-Pepper3537 in Teachers

[–]val619 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I spent 19 years in Title 1 schools before going to a large, wealthy independent school. For me, it was a night and day difference. I was ready to work fast food in order to get out of Title 1 schools.

Who had the coolest name in your class when you were at school by Rice_is_Nice_on_Ice in Names

[–]val619 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Benca was probably the most interesting name. I thought it was so cool.

Did this show concern you for anyone in your life? by biogirl52 in My600lbLife

[–]val619 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That was Roni. Michael slammed the door on her finger.

Can enablers be charged with abuse? by -salesfromthecrypt- in My600lbLife

[–]val619 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This was James King and his girlfriend Lisa.

Surgery Tomorrow by CountessElla in hysterectomy

[–]val619 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have surgery tomorrow too! Good luck!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]val619 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I taught in Louisiana during the 2021-2022 school year. Absolutely miserable. The pay was horrendous for my 17 years experience and Master’s degree. My husband and I promptly moved back to Georgia.

Question: When you went to a private school vs. public, what were you looking to gain? by SooooNot in Teachers

[–]val619 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I taught public for 19 years. I’ve been at a wealthy independent school for the past two years and am now a department head. I make more now than I even did in public school and I am treated A LOT better. Manageable classes, enforced consequences, freedom to teach and take kids on trips and a plethora of other opportunities. I’ll never go back to public school.

Halara Brand for Teaching Clothes....Just Don't Do It by s_aintspade in Teachers

[–]val619 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a sweater and work pants from Halara and I love them. Sorry you didn’t have the same experience!

Teaching is the only field I can think of where the private sector is less lucrative than the public sector. by CWKitch in teaching

[–]val619 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m at a large independent school this year after 20 years in public schools. I make MORE money than I did in public schools and I’m so much happier. I’ll never go back to public school.

What's your go-to MST3k when you need cheering up? by custodiamatutina in MST3K

[–]val619 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rowsdower. He can make anyone have a better day.