I just wanted to say thanks to everyone on here for their comments on this. I just happened upon my blog when checking out my profile to make some changes.
First, dang I sound pathetic lol. Man I sound like a freaking wuss. Oh well, this sounds like a time where I was seriously stressed out, and needed to vent. So thanks for allowing me that and not judging too harshly (you may have judged harshly, but thanks for not blasting it my way).
Second, I might should have disconnected my Twitter, but I didn't. I am kind of glad I didn't in a weird way. People need to see what teachers can sometimes go through (especially new ones where they are expected to take on every single thing for free and just the saying "Welcome to education.")
Thought I would give an update. I am still teaching, and still doing great at it. I actually have other schools trying to get me to come on. Some of these schools are where I grew up (and they pay more). I am considering that, but in the back of my mind, I know that I will not be in education for another 5 years.
I have already started working in web design/ development. I have been learning and working at a furious pace for the last month and a half (didn't have time in the middle of the school year with all I do). I have been throught Code Academy's HTML, CSS, Javascript, jQuery, and PHP tracks. I have also activated a month trial at Team Treehouse, and am going through the front end development track. I am really enjoying it. I have already made michaelshermantucker.com with what little I know.
I would say this to those looking at going into teaching... go for it. If anything, you will really learn how to work hard and not for money (btw, teachers and coaches get paid dirt, it is ridiculous). It also depends on the state you teach in. Just go with what you want, it is worth the experience.
Thanks again guys, and sorry for sounding like a freaking wuss almost a year ago.
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