02-05-2012, 08:26 PM
Black wrote:
Are you still teaching? If not, how long ago were these student experiences you're referencing?
I'm a recent crossover to education after taking early retirement in 2009. So my experiences are current. I only worked with Social Science for a portion of a year. At my principal's request I've switched to a hard to fill area - Photography.
I know, it sounds funny but we are an art magnet school and finding a qualified photo teacher is far harder than finding a social science teacher (possibly the most widely held certification). With 30 years in photography, I fit the need.
Marty,
Some of those answers were pretty far afield. I've heard worse - one of my favs was a student who expounded on the evil of the French bombing Pearl Harbor.