codeorama Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Well guys, I haven't been on this site much in the past year an a half, maybe a little more. I decided to change careers a couple years back and I had to return to school to get my masters. Its been tough going to school with a family and work, but I'll be finished in a month. I was hired today as a teacher for Hampton High School for the upcoming school year. Its a slight paycut in terms of overall salary per year, but a big increase when looked at per hour. Plus, I can now return to coaching High School baseball. With my masters, I'll also be able to teach some online classes and make some money on the side as well. I've made a lot of friends here at this site over the years and just wanted to explain my absence and share the good news in my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsBry Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Way to go Code. Great to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyConway Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Good luck at Hampton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zguy28 Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Been wondering what happened to you. Good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hail2theskins74 Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Good job. And good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Good for you. Glad to hear all is well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECU-ALUM Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Congrats! Hope you enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. S Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Nice to know that perseverance and hard work can pay off! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Congratulations! It's good to hear you're doing well and your hard work is paying off. ~John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondie Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Welcome to the field of education!! I bet once you look at the hours you put in coaching etc. you will find you are making less per hour. As you know, teaching is not a job to make money. My work day often begins at 6:00 am having to find substitutes etc. and ends around 6:00 pm. I imagine teaching high school, you may have to tutor etc. Welcome welcome welcome!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chachie Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Kudos for being brave enough to make the big changes and follow through on the schooling. Big ups, Code! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilmer17 Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Way to go Code! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngestson Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 What are you going to be teaching? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted June 19, 2008 Author Share Posted June 19, 2008 Thanks everyone, Hopefully I'll have a little more freetime to waste here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted June 19, 2008 Author Share Posted June 19, 2008 What are you going to be teaching? Social Studies and Special Education. I'll have 2 social studies classes and 4 inclusion special needs classes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Thanks everyone, Hopefully I'll have a little more freetime to waste here... I ****ing hope so dude. Star Wars & Indy & metal threads just aren't the same without ya. Oh, & congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted June 19, 2008 Author Share Posted June 19, 2008 Welcome to the field of education!!I bet once you look at the hours you put in coaching etc. you will find you are making less per hour. As you know, teaching is not a job to make money. My work day often begins at 6:00 am having to find substitutes etc. and ends around 6:00 pm. I imagine teaching high school, you may have to tutor etc. Welcome welcome welcome!!! You are correct in saying that about the pay. I coached HS Baseball for 7 years before taking my current job and its a lot of work, but I loved it and was very successful. It only pays a 4K stipend to the salary, but like you said, the money isn't the reason to get into it. My current job has been great in term of perks and pay, but I'm very goal oriented and love the challenge of teaching. My current job really has no challenge. The best part of all of this is that my dad also teaches at the same school. My dad is not the type to get excited, but he was thrilled when he found out, I was really surprised how much it meant to him that I would be in the same school. Pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted June 19, 2008 Author Share Posted June 19, 2008 I ****ing hope so dude. Star Wars & Indy & metal threads just aren't the same without ya.Oh, & congrats! LOL... Thanks TK... I did sneak in here for the Indy thread... :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 LOL... Thanks TK... I did sneak in here for the Indy thread... :laugh: Barely. There was a SW thread a month or so ago that I posted that I'd only join in the conversation when you, Henry, & Nibbs showed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Oh crap, you're coming back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Congrats, code - you're one of my favorites around here, and I often wondered where you'd run off to. Good to hear you're doing big things! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Congrats,hope you enjoy it and still find some time to get back on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPL.M Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 From what I remember the Hampton Crabbers have an awesome athletic program. I remember the football team used to kill. Good luck with your new job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngestson Posted June 19, 2008 Share Posted June 19, 2008 Social Studies and Special Education.I'll have 2 social studies classes and 4 inclusion special needs classes. That's one tough assignment. Most of the SED teachers I know are perpetually snowed under a stack of paper work. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted June 19, 2008 Author Share Posted June 19, 2008 Thanks again everyone, I really appreciate the kind words...!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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