So, Shannon has convinced me to join her at a Teach for America presentation thing tomorrow. My first line of defense, “they don’t pay enough”, turned out to be not quite true. It’s not a luxury salary, certainly, but it’s a good cause, and enough money to get me wholly out of debt with some left over at the end of a two year stint. It’d look good on grad school apps. If they don’t place me in one of three areas I’d be willing to work, I can give them the finger. I’m looking in to it. As per usual with me, no guarantees.
I know people who’ve done that.
Tell me if you don’t mind my giving them your e-mail address.
(they’re a couple)
In fact, I think they taught in Oakland (California) public schools, which’d be super-convenient for you.
Sure, go for it. I’m not sure if oakland would be highly ranked by me. Chicago would probably come in first for familiarity, fondness, and largest disparity between cost of living and the salary provided.