It fell to Earth in some of the strangest places.

I just interviewed for an hour for an English position in an alternative safe school. It’s August. School has almost begun. I don’t want to make a change at such a late hour. My current district will be scrambling to replace me. But if I get the job, I’ll jump. The position sounds intriguing and the money would be a distinct improvement. The benefits are better, too. I’m getting old and shopworn as time passes and I don’t know if I’d hire me. I’ve made too many changes in the past. But I might get an offer nonetheless. My references are strong. I like alternative kids and I am sure this liking shows. I am more than willing to look past the infraction that got these kids expelled from their original schools.

Eduhonesty: I blame the internet. I am quite thoroughly endorsed since I love taking random college classes. Principals can search on my application endorsements and every so often someone finds me. I cannot help but want to explore my options.

For any aspiring teachers reading this post: Learn Spanish if you can. Take classes for fun when you are able. Pay the fee to add any endorsement for which you qualify. After three frustrating years looking for a history position, one of my favorite coworkers learned Spanish and found a bilingual social studies position almost immediately.