Thursday, October 16, 2008

Teachers Wanted?

If you think our kids are the reason behind not enough high-quality teachers landing in Philadelphia classrooms, check out this email below . . . - Sheila


I am writing in response to Kristen Graham's piece, in which you were quoted, on the vacancy crisis in the School District of Philadelphia. I applied for a teacher position in Philadelphia a year ago. I have tenure, permanent PA certification in 2 areas, a doctoral degree and 10 years of teaching experience.

I interviewed last year on Halloween and was placed on two eligibility lists a few weeks later, hoping to return to the classroom after being home with my children for 4 years. I figured with my qualifications and experience combined with last year's teacher shortage I would be hired in a short time. I did not receive an offer for employment until 2 weeks ago! Not only do I already have a job I love, teaching at St. Joseph Pro-Cathedral School in East Camden, NJ, I find it appalling that the School District of Philadelphia is offering jobs to teachers in October. Are they unaware that school started over 6 weeks ago?

Many people felt I was crazy for turning down a position that would have paid more than double my current salary, but I do not wish to be part of a system that's bureaucracy is collapsing under its own weight. I would be fearful that it would be impossible to make a difference in the academic lives of children who so desperately need it.

Kathleen Dianora Duffy, Ed.D.
Haddon Township, NJ

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