tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911917248033923490.post1104192396548021292..comments2023-09-30T06:14:57.271-05:00Comments on Not Living on Ramen: A victory over Teach for America insanityE.C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05595667311126848588noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911917248033923490.post-28555000190012497272008-06-28T14:13:00.000-05:002008-06-28T14:13:00.000-05:00I have a couple of friends in Teach for America, s...I have a couple of friends in Teach for America, some quitting, some exhausted, and some that raise hell until they get not only what they need but what they want. You did the right thing here, by expressing yourself and in many ways demanding to be satisfied. Teach for America will not only switch your subject, but school and even state if a large enough teacher shortage arises. I am in a residency program in my city because Teach for America was full of drama here and the residency program had a hire retention rate. Do not EVER be afraid to stand up to the bureaucracy, they need you and should be thanking the stars that you are even willing to teach which is a profession that most would rather starve then have to do...<BR/><BR/>WELCOME to the EDUCATORS CLUB!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8911917248033923490.post-76282265735587235572008-06-27T08:29:00.000-05:002008-06-27T08:29:00.000-05:00Whoa, talk about a crap bureaucracy!!Good for you ...Whoa, talk about a crap bureaucracy!!<BR/><BR/>Good for you for standing up for yourself. But don't let the placement bureaucrat believe that she's done you any great favors. I bet they change people all the time. Even if they don't, they should when they put you in such a stupid position that you will resent it.<BR/><BR/>You've handled this assignment. But if you have another assignment in the future, or you think the consolation physical science isn't good enough, raise hell. Go above the placement bureaucrat. Talk to anyone who will listen. Use the line that you don't enjoy this subject and the kids will suffer. If you don't do it now, it will be too late.DogAteMyFinanceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02571124283388079010noreply@blogger.com