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Re: Fwd: Intoduction

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wduncan (wduncan)
Wed, 11 Aug 1999 19:44:07 -0500

The great thing about subbing is that you can walk away from your mistakes.
24 years ago, my first year of teaching, I was, one of two, contract art subs in
our district.
I worked every day, but not at the daily sub rate. (they only got $87.00 per day
last year)
75% of the time I was covering for an art teacher, never longer than three
days. I've said often,
never again, but I learned a lot. Every day I would take notes or draw ideas I
saw. I seldom met the teacher but I saw and felt their presence. It was a rich
and rewarding year, but never again. They lay in wait of a sub.
I suggest you arrive early, check out the plans (if any) and layout your day.
Take charge and have a sense of humor. I remember one student who changed his
identify when a sub came and pretended to be somebody who was absent that day.
But he was no trouble cause he didn't want to mess up his game.
Good Luck, Woody in KC

DCaldw9606 wrote:

> In a message dated 8/11/99 4:04:32 PM, DCaldw9606 writes:
>
> << Hello Listerve,
>
> I have been reading and benefiting from this listserve for some time. So much
> useful information! So many caring teachers!
>
> A bit of personal background: I am certified art K-12. I completed my student
> teaching the spring of 1998. I student taught grades 6-12. Because I had such
> a well paying job at the time as a bakery manager for a major grocery store
> chain, I have remained with the company. My husband and I used the "extra"
> money I have been earning to pay off many bills. Now, I feel I can quit my
> job. Since it is late in the "hiring" year, and there are not any art
> teaching jobs available in my area, I have been applying to the surrounding
> districts to substitute teach. This will hopefully get my foot in the door as
> well as permit me to have the same days off as my husband. He is a middle
> school math teacher. We have spent 20 years seldom having the same days off
> together. I have worked every holiday. That is the grocery business! I will
> also be working on my art to submit to 2 area galleries.
>
> I would like to hear from those of you who have substitute taught. What do
> you feel are the pros and cons of substitute teaching? Art teachers, what do
> you desire in your subs? I want to do my best. ANY advice will be
> appreciated. I am looking forward to subbing. Also, I am interested in making
> myself available to teach art to Home Schooled students, but not sure how I
> make myself known to the home school population. How do I go about this
> process?
>
> I am looking forward to your responses.
>
> Thank you,
> Debra
> Certified Art K - 12. Idaho >>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Subject: Intoduction
> Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 12:02:52 EDT
> From: DCaldw9606
> To: artsednet.edu
>
> Hello Listerve,
>
> I have been reading and benefiting from this listserve for some time. So much
> useful information! So many caring teachers!
>
> A bit of personal background: I am certified art K-12. I completed my student
> teaching the spring of 1998. I student taught grades 6-12. Because I had such
> a well paying job at the time as a bakery manager for a major grocery store
> chain, I have remained with the company. My husband and I used the "extra"
> money I have been earning to pay off many bills. Now, I feel I can quit my
> job. Since it is late in the "hiring" year, and there are not any art
> teaching jobs available in my area, I have been applying to the surrounding
> districts to substitute teach. This will hopefully get my foot in the door as
> well as permit me to have the same days off as my husband. He is a middle
> school math teacher. We have spent 20 years seldom having the same days off
> together. I have worked every holiday. That is the grocery business! I will
> also be working on my art to submit to 2 area galleries.
>
> I would like to hear from those of you who have substitute taught. What do
> you feel are the pros and cons of substitute teaching? Art teachers, what do
> you desire in your subs? I want to do my best. ANY advice will be
> appreciated. I am looking forward to subbing. Also, I am interested in making
> myself available to teach art to Home Schooled students, but not sure how I
> make myself known to the home school population. How do I go about this
> process?
>
> I am looking forward to your responses.
>
> Thank you,
> Debra
> Certified Art K - 12. Idaho

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