First, Alaska only produces approximately 33% of its needed teaching staff. Second, the government insists that there is a teaching shortage. Third, Texas is going to lay off hundreds of teachers for next school year. Therefore, since I HATE the cold weather and Alaska actually is the teaching shortage that everyone tells me exists, the only position that will be available is going to be in Alaska. Simple deductive reasoning. Have I mentioned that I HATE the cold. But...I hate not having a classroom more...so....if no job is found I will be applying for Alaska's alternative teaching certification program in the fall. That is how much I want this. So sad, but true.
Oh...and just to make matters interesting I am researching my Master's topic for my courses this semester. And, as if I do not work in a library...and do not have a degree in which English was my primary area of concentration....I had to sit through yet another course on how to use a library database. Really?!? But I was a good student and did what most students do...I pretended to pay attention while whispering to my neighbor. I know. I am horrible. But, in my defense, if my professor had practiced what she preaches then that would not have been possible. Because teachers are supposed to utilize proximity to minimize behavior issues like mine. I am just saying it could be her fault. As a matter of fact, I am sure it was her fault.
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