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Hello Efi,
I am working on a graduate school project and would love to ask you a few questions about your work in Greece. If you would be willing to answer a few questions, please e-mail me at jce0531@yahoo.com. Thanks!

I justed joined the group. Looking forward to sharing ideas. I do many projects with my students. I am always looking for ways to make them interesting and educational.

Hello, all. I am 54 years of age, completing a bachelor's in Teaching of History at Univ. Illinois/ Chicago after a long career as a freelance photographer, and currently student teaching at a wonderful public high school in Chicago. I'm middle school endorsed and hope to teach at that level.
I've been surprised to find no others my age seeking to enter the profession. Do they know something I don't know? I can see how my age will not exactly be an advantage in the job market, especially in this economic climate, but I wonder if others who have done/are doing the midlife transition to an education career would be willing to share their experiences. Thanks.

Hi Loren:
You are not the oldest....I returned to teaching when my husband passed on in late 2004. I was 53 and now 58. I teach a special area at the middle school. Also, I convinced a friend to finish her degree in elementary education and she is 53.
Middle schoolers are different...almost like 4 year olds...very egocentric...it's their point of view and that's it and very social. But they love their teachers, give hugs and miss us when we are not there. Routines & Rituals are very important.
Don't worry about your age...many at my school are staying past retirement and of course I will stay as long as I can.
Joan

Thanks for your encouraging words, Joan. I expected to be somewhat of an oddity at the university, but it's simply peculiar not to have any peers in the workplace. Do you see any way that I might use my age as an advantage in this poor job market? As I scan the landscape, it feels like a deficit. I know I can teach, but I'm afraid I'll be perceived as less capable than my younger peers. Are there administrators who prefer us middle aged folks?
L

The Rhino is Guardian of Ancient Wisdom ~ His Gift teaches us to tread gently on Earth & Respect All Life! . . . My Purpose & what I most want to do is to Honour & Share the Gift of the Rhino ~ i.e. Educate re: Rhinos (and other Endangered Species); the Link between Animal Abuse, Child Abuse, Domestic Abuse & All forms of Violence; and to Promote Equality & Respect for All Life . . .

Hi there,

Just wanted to introduce myself and say hello. I'm interested in all things technology in the classroom.

-Eric

I'm a HS Social Studies teacher who is integrating Web 2.0 technology and looking to improve my instruction.

Hi,

I just stumbled across this site and want to explore it more as time allows. I am always looking for resources and information for my student teachers and interns (Wright State University). I look forward to find some materials that can help students and teachers.

My name´s Ana and I´m a teacher of English in Argentina. I work with low-literacy background teenagers and university students.
I've visiting this website for almost a year(I became a facebook fan first)and today I decided to get more involved, sign in and start participating.
I'd like to learn more about how to use technology in the classroom and get in contact with other teachers.I'd also like to know if there is a section for language learning?
Thanks,
Ana