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BlessedbyKids
Board:
Future Teachers
09-26-2020, 09:06 AM
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Alternative certification
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BlessedbyKids
Alternative certification
I will be graduating next month with a Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies. I was originally going to be graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education but I changed my degree plan to...
Board:
New Teachers
09-26-2020, 04:59 AM
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Alternative certification
Posted By
BlessedbyKids
Alternative certification
I will be graduating next month with a Bachelors of Art in Educational Studies. I was originally going to be graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education but I changed my degree plan to...
Board:
Future Teachers
08-03-2020, 02:19 PM
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New Teacher Supplies
Posted By
BlessedbyKids
Thank you!
I appreciate the advice! I only indulged in a few things that were on a great sale at Staples. My grandkids can use these if I don't need them in my classroom, lol. I just could not help myself. ...
Board:
Future Teachers
06-18-2020, 02:34 PM
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New Teacher Supplies
Posted By
BlessedbyKids
Jov, thank you so much for this advice! I am so...
Jov, thank you so much for this advice! I am so excited and practically drooling over all the new school supplies, lol. Waiting is probably the very best thing I can do. Thanks again!
Board:
Future Teachers
06-18-2020, 10:40 AM
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11
New Teacher Supplies
Posted By
BlessedbyKids
New Teacher Supplies
Can y'all help a new teacher out, lol! I am getting close to finishing my degree in Elementary Education and am dreaming about what supplies I want/need. I do not know what grade level yet. I...
Board:
Future Teachers
11-08-2019, 07:49 PM
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Western Governor’s University
Posted By
BlessedbyKids
The only real concern I have is the fact that I...
The only real concern I have is the fact that I will be certified to teach in Utah initially and then will have to go through the process of credentialing through Texas, which is where I live. I...
Board:
Future Teachers
11-05-2019, 05:11 PM
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4
Western Governor’s University
Posted By
BlessedbyKids
Western Governor’s University
I am currently attending a junior college with plans to transfer to a university for elementary education. I was recently recommended to check out WGU for their teaching program. I talked to an...
Board:
Future Teachers
10-24-2019, 12:41 PM
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Going for it!
Posted By
BlessedbyKids
Going for it!
I posted a little while back seeking advice about starting a teaching degree in my late 40s. I truly appreciate all of the feedback. I will be starting classes in the spring and am very excited! I...
Board:
Retired Teachers
10-14-2019, 06:18 PM
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Medicare + supplemental vs Medicare Advantage
Posted By
BlessedbyKids
Please do your research..
I currently work as a medical office manager for a specialist (working on my teaching degree). From a provider perspective, we do not take a lot of the advantage plans for various reasons including...
Board:
New Teachers
10-13-2019, 01:51 PM
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Over 40 first year teacher struggles
Posted By
BlessedbyKids
I’m a little late to this conversation. I hope...
I’m a little late to this conversation. I hope you are doing much better. EVERYONE starts in the same place, no matter what profession. EVERYONE is a newbie at one time. It is hard to remember...
Board:
Future Teachers
09-30-2019, 01:39 PM
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Starting at 50
Posted By
BlessedbyKids
Dutchgirl, thank you for this! I would love to...
Dutchgirl, thank you for this! I would love to discuss more with you. I evidently cannot private message yet, lol. I am curious to know what area of the US you are in. I am in Northeast Texas. I...
Board:
Future Teachers
07-31-2019, 04:23 PM
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36
Starting at 50
Posted By
BlessedbyKids
Wep
Sonoma, I have done a lot of research on this and spoke with both the local ss office and TRS. You are right about the loss of benefits. Unless I continue some form of ss work part time while...
Board:
Future Teachers
06-22-2019, 04:27 AM
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Starting at 50
Posted By
BlessedbyKids
Hpylife..
When I decided to get a nursing degree, I had planned on being a school nurse, lol. However, I realized that I did not have the stomach for nursing at all. I would be that nursing student that had...
Board:
Future Teachers
06-21-2019, 12:55 PM
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Starting at 50
Posted By
BlessedbyKids
May have had a sign today...
We went to look at some cattle today and I met a wonderful lady who is a teacher and is 65! She said she may retire in a few years, but doesn't see the point right now as she would not know what to...
Board:
Future Teachers
06-20-2019, 02:46 PM
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36
Starting at 50
Posted By
BlessedbyKids
Catdog12...
Hope you are not getting this crazy weather we are getting in North Texas. Yesterday was crazy! I am curious, you said you felt like an old lady. Are the majority of teachers in elementary...
Board:
Future Teachers
06-20-2019, 02:43 PM
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36
Starting at 50
Posted By
BlessedbyKids
BoredCoTeach
I am not sure what Junior Achievement is?
Board:
Future Teachers
06-20-2019, 02:42 PM
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36
Starting at 50
Posted By
BlessedbyKids
Rosieteaches...
I am concerned with how much energy I will have as I get closer to 70. My grandmother is still crazy energetic at 86 though. Maybe I have inherited her genes. I am always willing to put in time...
Board:
Future Teachers
06-20-2019, 02:36 PM
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Starting at 50
Posted By
BlessedbyKids
Teacherwriter..
Thank you for your input! I totally agree that retiring early would be difficult for me too. I thrive on activity and challenge every day. I was home for three months without working while taking...
Board:
Future Teachers
06-19-2019, 04:27 PM
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36
Starting at 50
Posted By
BlessedbyKids
That is so sad!
I don't know what area you are in, but it is so unfortunate to have worked so hard for your degree and not be able to find a job. That really scares me!
Board:
Future Teachers
06-19-2019, 04:25 PM
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36
Starting at 50
Posted By
BlessedbyKids
Aggie's wife..
Thank you for all this information! Yes, I am in Texas. I live way out in the country but close enough to numerous school districts. I do not believe any of the districts in my area pay ss. I have...
Board:
Future Teachers
06-19-2019, 04:13 PM
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36
Starting at 50
Posted By
BlessedbyKids
Thank you for your honesty
I have two family members who are currently teaching in my area. They both love it and I have had many discussions with them regarding the day to day. I am certain there are many things I cannot...
Board:
Future Teachers
06-16-2019, 04:10 PM
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36
Starting at 50
Posted By
BlessedbyKids
Munchkin’s Message
I love that you are changing but still doing what you love! That is so exciting! I am beyond excited to get started. Thank you for the encouraging words. I feel young at heart and am in good...
Board:
Future Teachers
06-16-2019, 02:40 PM
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36
Starting at 50
Posted By
BlessedbyKids
Starting at 50
I am almost 47 and preparing to start college this fall for an elementary education degree. I will be 50 when I graduate. I am extremely excited, but also a little worried. I will be affected by...
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