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Offline YourMathTeacher

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Prayer/Praise for New Job
« on: July 31, 2012, 06:51:34 PM »
I have officially resigned my position as Math Department Chair at my old high school to take a full time position at Florida Virtual School. The past month has been a difficult time of emotional decision-making, but I feel this was the right choice in the end. I will now be working out of my home, teaching online. I will get to see my beautiful baby boy grow up, as well as help guide my 14-year-old during these important formative years. I also will get to dance with my 5-year-old daughter who is exactly like Steven Curtis Chapman's song "Cinderella," and I was afraid that "she would be gone" before I got in enough of those dances. Working full-time days and part-time nights these past few years, I felt like I missed more than I should have. I look forward to being there when my family needs me the most from now on.

There is still much to do. I gave up my tenure, so my contracts will always be annual. That's a little nerve-wracking, but I would like to think I have a strong enough work ethic to keep myself from being expendable. I will receive the same amount in my paychecks I have been getting, but they will be year-round. Summer has always been tough as I struggle to make ends meet working menial jobs. I also don't have to worry about the hour commute each way any more.

I know that there are millions of people who don't even have a job, so my concerns are trivial comparativey, but I have been so stressed lately with what amounts to a dramatic career change for me. I'm still teaching, but its definitely not the same.

FYI, if there are any interested or potential math teachers out there, I know where you can apply. My principal said that math teachers are in demand right now down here in central Florida.
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Re: Prayer/Praise for New Job
« Reply #1 on: August 01, 2012, 10:10:12 AM »
I know that we spoke about this when I was visiting you, and I'm glad that God has given you enough peace about this decision to make the big leap.  He will take care of you (who needs tenure), and I know your family will enjoy having you around more (and you them).

Now the big question is how you are Rebeccah will be able to take turns using the computer for both of your jobs :)

As for the math teacher thing, since it's online anyway, does the teacher have to even live in central FL?

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« Reply #2 on: August 01, 2012, 11:28:03 AM »
Happy for you to get more time with your family.  I pray God blesses you in your new position and that he keeps his hand over you.  What an awesome opportunity to get to be with you wife and children while your still young and vibrant. I've been reminded how precious life is and it's awesome to see someone choosing to be with their family rather then working themselves to death.  Blessings and props.
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Re: Prayer/Praise for New Job
« Reply #3 on: August 01, 2012, 01:40:30 PM »
Now the big question is how you are Rebeccah will be able to take turns using the computer for both of your jobs :)

FLVS provides a laptop for me, as well as pays for my internet service as a stipend. They will eventually provide me with a headset microphone for my video lessons and so I can use Google Voice.

As for the math teacher thing, since it's online anyway, does the teacher have to even live in central FL?

I was talking about the brick & mortar schools, and my old position specifically.

What an awesome opportunity to get to be with you wife and children while your still young and vibrant.

The "vibrant" part I can live with, but "young?"  :o

I've been reminded how precious life is ... 

Your family is still in our prayers.
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Re: Prayer/Praise for New Job
« Reply #4 on: August 15, 2012, 11:59:52 PM »
I missed this earlier but praise God for your new job! I am happy for you and your family that you are able to be around them more often.

On a less serious note, I have a feeling we will see a few more of your quips throughout the week now...

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Re: Prayer/Praise for New Job
« Reply #5 on: August 16, 2012, 12:08:24 AM »
On a less serious note, I have a feeling we will see a few more of your quips throughout the week now...

Indeed. I was even considering taking up the BanHammer in Schaef's absence, but Odin deemed me unworthy. I felt like going out and taking down some frost giants (who are apparently from Minnesota).
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