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My computer crapped out this week, so it may be a while before I have computer access at home (I've got it at school and at merina888's). I got home from work very late Wednesday night (catching up on paper correction and gradebook entry. I was on the phone with my Mom, talking about my cousin's graduation from American University. I went to turn my PC ( Read more... )

You've no doubt heard the adage "everything works out for the best." I received affirmation of that today, courtesy of Honeoye Central School, my new employer. Having been ridiculously busy since accepting the job, between apartment hunting, visiting friends and family on Long Island, et al., today was the first chance I had to stop in and fill ( Read more... )

Out of respect for cyberjunkie, brace347 and littlebeelex, I won't write this too loud: I was offered, and accepted, the Middle School Math position at Honeoye today. All things considered, it's a good move, I think: Very good school (much better than Snorwich, I think), good benefits, small class sizes, seems to be a good environment for both students and teachers, money's ( Read more... )

I got a call back from Honeoye this morning. They want me for a second interview, one of two finalists. After a lot of consolation from and discussion with Merina888, I feel a lot better about the Middle School position (thanks also to ka3ytl and brace347 for their words of encouragement). The principal stated that I'd left a "strong positive impression" on those I ( Read more... )

I've never been much for waiting games and this job search thing is getting my goat ( Read more... )

Had a "screening interview" with Greece CSD last Monday. Thought it went well, but their HS opening was "anticipated", as opposed to a MS opening they were filling. I haven't received a call back yet ( Read more... )

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(Let's try this again - I had my whole entry done, then somehow deleted it by hitting some (Ctrl) key or something like that. Ugh!!)

Returned back to civilization today with Merina888 after about a week's respite at my folks' summer place. They have a house way back in the woods of Schoharie County, not far from Cobleskill (Same place I stayed at for ( Read more... )