I was originally going to leave E-City school early today to go up to N-City school to get my X-C money. And then talk to the Dean of Students about the teaching position he offered me last week on the phone. Well, we had three teachers out today. So because I had to cover a class in the late afternoon, I wasn't able to leave early to drive up there to see the Treasurer before she left. I'll try again next Monday.
But as for the teaching position, I thought about it over the weekend. And without meeting the Dean today, I was able to make a decision.
Here are some pro's and con's affecting my decision:
On the E-City side, I would have to give up coaching the softball team.
On the N-City side, I would have a shorter commute.
On the E-City side, I would have to give up my wonderful job of running the candy store.
On the N-City side, I would have a little more control over the X-C runners, i.e. seeing them every day and maybe getting them to go to practice more often.
On the E-City side, I would have to give up teaching the higher math classes like Honors Algebra and Pre-Calculus (I'm pretty sure the academic levels at N-City are a bit lower than those at E-City).
On the N-City side, the salary would definitely be higher based on comparing the X-C fees at both schools.
On the E-City side, I would be severing the long six year relationship that I've had with the students, the faculty, and the school.
So what was my decision? Well, it came down to two words (or one??).
White Board.
Leaving E-City, I would have to leave my cherished white board and go back to chalk boards.
And chalk dust. Chalk dust on my clothes, on my hands, on my shoes, in the air, on my desk, on my computer, etc. etc.
Nope. No chalk dust for me!!
