How to get out of educ or a to a better-funded state?
February 21, 2010 9:26 AM Subscribe
(Education filter) HELP! I am a middle school principal (have my Masters and Admin certificate) in a state (AZ) that is not funding education. Although I like my job, I'd be open to other options. Two questions: Have YOU successfully transfered OUT of education and into another field...if so...what? 2) I'm open to moving...what states are GREAT to work for if I want to remain a Principal?
Overseas in the international school circuit:
http://internationalschoolsreview.com/
You'll save money, won't have to deal with the testing mentality, see the world and work at some great schools.
posted by rryan at 10:29 AM on February 21, 2010
http://internationalschoolsreview.com/
You'll save money, won't have to deal with the testing mentality, see the world and work at some great schools.
posted by rryan at 10:29 AM on February 21, 2010
I have known a few principals who have leveraged their visibility into real estate. Not that it's the right time, or the right move for you, but as a middle school principal, you probably have a lot of visibility and credibility in your community. Or should. . .it's a killer hard job you have!
posted by Danf at 1:36 PM on February 21, 2010 [1 favorite]
posted by Danf at 1:36 PM on February 21, 2010 [1 favorite]
Your use of caps reminds me of emails I get from extroverts. ;-) Are you an extrovert? Maybe real estate would work, but whatever it is, you might get involved in Rotary or similar organizations. A lot of helpful chatter about careers and local opportunities goes on at that sort of place.
I'd also recommend working through What Color is Your Parachute, and doing the "informational interview" thing once you identify a few possibilities. That has saved me from several awful careers. :-)
posted by circular at 2:08 PM on February 21, 2010
I'd also recommend working through What Color is Your Parachute, and doing the "informational interview" thing once you identify a few possibilities. That has saved me from several awful careers. :-)
posted by circular at 2:08 PM on February 21, 2010
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