The End

[kanders07]

Well, it's over. On Thursday the tutoring center M and I have been working at closed it's doors. So off we go, job hunting. Bleeech. M is looking to going back into student services. She did that while she finished her degree and really liked it. I'm going to give laboratory science a try. California is just ridiculous with regards to the teaching profession. For the last ten years I haven't minded jumping through the hoops, but as I have seen some teachers who shouldn't be in the classroom anymore protected by tenure and some really good teachers lose their jobs, I'm afraid I'm leaving education. Sad thing is that I love teaching, but the hoops don't guarantee a great teacher in each classroom. The newest thing is that districts are now giving preference to teachers with master's degrees. What a pain!

On a happier note, I may be able to keep some of my single subject students. I'll charge less than the center. I'm in touch with some of them on Facebook. I'll probably put a notice on Craig's List as a math/science tutor. Then I can still teach. Yay! Even better, M has an interview at UC Berkeley this week. Apparently, it's really difficult to get an interview if you are not already working there. We're hopeful, and it's what she wants to do. Fingers and toes crossed.

All in all, we've always been okay in the past so I have no doubt we'll be okay now too. I get that when God closes a door he opens a window, but really...I'm getting a little old to keep climbing through windows.
Peace

Comments

[togsos.livejournal.com]

Most of the teachers i had were not interested in teaching so it is criminal that someone who enjoys it is not being utilised. There is nothing i can say to make you feel better so ((hugs)) you and fingers and toes crossed for the future

[suezeque.livejournal.com]

I am sorry to hear that you are both out of work. It's a gut wrenching feeling, having been there and done that with my husband.

I hope you are both soon able to get situated. Good luck M, at the UC Berkley interview. That in itself may open a few doors.

Will be sending good vibes over the Sierra's for both of you.

[sparky955.livejournal.com]

I admire & respect your attitude. Certainly can't control events around us most of the time. And it's HARD to trust when you can't see anything. Helps to know Who is holding the flashlight along the path...

[illyushadarling.livejournal.com]

Good luck, my dear! I'm still jumping through the hoops for Case Management, because I love it. There are supposed to be new changes coming down the pike again in July, so I'm just crossing my fingers and praying they are good ones for a change.

But I will def keep you and M in my prayers, that whatever window you have to climb through will have a great place inside.

[franciskerst.livejournal.com]

I feel very sorry for you too. It's so important to be able of enjoying one's professional occupation. And good teaching is also vital for a country's future. Education should not be submitted to short term profit requisites.

[kanders07.livejournal.com]

Thank you all for your good wishes. It really helps to know that folks are thinking about us.

[elmey.livejournal.com]

I hope you're both successful in finding work that suits you. It's so hard that both of you have to go through it at the same time. The way education budgets are being decimated all around the country is a discouraging sign of the times.