6 Teachers, 2 Principals, and Myself

So today I had my BIG interview with the Pleasant Hill School district. Just got home from it a little bit ago. I'm completely happy and delighted with how well the interview went. Clint went with me, so he could see the town. He'd never really been in that area, so he tagged along. We got there somewhat early, so I drove around town showing him the different schools, and different housing areas and what not. He liked the town, which is AWESOME since I nailed the interview.

So the principal of the Primary School (K-2) showed me around the school. Really nice school. It's an older building, but you can't tell from the inside. Every classroom has its own smartboard. Smart boards are way cool, and fun to use. Check them out! http://www.smarttech.com/ Each classroom also has a projector that can be used with the smart board.

The interview went very well. There were 6 teachers on the panel 3 from the Primary School and 3 from the Elementary School (3-5). As well as the Principals from both schools. I was asked a series of questions, some of which were new to me, others I've been asked before in other interviews. It was almost an hour interview, a little over 45 minutes. After the interview, the Principal showed me around the rest of the school, so I got to see a 2nd grade classroom.

I told the panel that I really didn't have a preference on grade level. This is true to a certain point. I did tell that them 2nd grade will be the lowest that I would go. Don't get me wrong I love working with kids, however first grade and lower, the students are still learning the whole school routine thing.

Starting pay is rather nice. Compared to what I'm making now . . . it's like a king's salary . . . at least for an educator. It's really nice. Let's just say that I'd be making 12,000 less than my dad who has been teaching for almost 10 years now. The only sad part was that they don't allow class pets. So Ham Ham can't go to the classroom with me. However they did say that she could come and visit so that's awesome!!!

I should now by the 4th or so of April if I'm offered a job. And then have until the 7th or so to accept it. They are hiring for 4 spots. Cross those fingers!!!

I want to be employed with this district!!