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twinkling's profile

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Would like to hear from current and past educators of all stripes. What do retired ones do for fun and scholarship. Where do you reside and what do you do to keep in touch with the educational arena.

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Barbsharon's profile

soon to be retired

hi all, just joined this group. i am retiring in four weeks after 32 years of service in the nyc department of education. hope to make contact with other educators, both in service and retired. | posted by Barbsharon

State retirement plans

I'm anxious to hear what other states are doing in terms of requirements for collecting full retirement. In Minnesota, for teachers hired during the time I was, we have the "Rule of 90" (age and ye... | posted by DMK
seacoasttchr's profile

Two more years

Hi to all, I just joined this group, and hope to hear much wisdom. I am currently a special education teacher in NH with two more years until retirement. This year with four more days to go, the pa... | posted by seacoasttchr

$$ for education

Just curious...Most MN schools are cutting back staff and/or programs due to funding problems. What used to be the "Minnesota Miracle" is now a Minnesota nightmare. Are schools in other states hav... | posted by DMK
3 replies - last reply: "I hear you about ELL funding. We are... more" ~ DMK
Speechteacha's profile

Yay!!

I am excited to find a group of seasoned educators. I am a speech pathologist and am just finishing my fourth year as a special education director in NY state. I have one more child to put through ... | posted by Speechteacha
Nulynn's profile

Kindergarten

Yes, that is where I am five days a week with twenty-one five year olds. I am the one who teaches them how to line up and raise their hands and what is the difference between a square and a rectang... | posted by Nulynn
2 replies - last reply: "Hey, I really hear you! I think we... more" ~ DMK

Just joined

I just joined! This group is a great idea. I am currently a high school counselor, with NO specific plans for retirement. I love my job and when I don't feel that way anymore, I'm out of here. My g... | posted by DMK
GnosticGardener's profile

Starting Out

I am in the process of studying for ABCTE teacher certification in English Language Arts (grades 6-12). I plan on beginning a teaching career soon. At age 51, what do you think my odds are of findi... | posted by GnosticGardener
5 replies - last reply: "As the counselor at the high school... more" ~ DMK