My 25-year-old son graduated from college in 2009 with a degree in mass communications and after pursuing a job in broadcasting and there being no jobs realized he would rather teach and coach basketball in high school.
Because he had a degree, he was able to enroll in a program here in Texas called "I Teach Texas" and took several online courses to obtain a probationary teaching license. He also had to take and pass in-person tests to be certified to teach English and History (he says they were difficult). He was then able to apply for jobs teaching in any high school in Texas. Fortunately he found a job in a crappy little town in East Texas where he's completing his one year of field experience. Upon successful completion of that, he will be eligible to receive his full teaching license. He's paid a full salary with full benefits. The cost of this program is about $3500.00.
He's having a blast. He coaches the boys basketball team and teaches English to some rather challenging students (it's a very poor school district) but he is thriving and is really glad he decided to pursue teaching. The State of Texas began this program to allow adults with a college degree with life and business experience to enter teaching.
I couldn't be prouder of him.
Uh oh! Wait until the DUmmies get a load of that! I'm sure they believe the Vagina Chronicles should be a required course for a teaching certificate! Heaven forbid we actually teach our young how to make a living and balance their checkbook! Hell, I bet they even
grade the kids and
keep score during the basketball games! OH NOES!
The menopausal inflicted Kansan will be leading the protest in 5...4...3...2...1...