[Pedantic_Lady]

Geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeez. I was offered a teaching job by the DISD in 1997; if I had taught French, I would have earned $28,000 a year. If I had agreed to teach ESL courses (which I am not qualified to teach), I would have earned $31,000 a year. Substitute teachers made $50 a day back then, I think. Pathetic.

[Hacksaw]

You need to be at a public school and in a union to make the bucks. Private school teachers make very little (at least parochial ones). Ironically, 9 times out of 10 you get a better education at a private school.

[laredo44]

I was offered a teaching job by the DISD in 1997; if I had taught French, I would have earned $28,000 a year.

What were your qualifications for the 28K? What other options were available for you outside teaching and what were they paying? Wonder what a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army was making back then?

[RiflemanSharpe]

My wife has a masters and is certified to teach all sciences and math. She makes below $40000 and has been teaching for three years.

[Osage Orange]

I've a question...If you don't mind my asking...How long have you been a teacher? Or, in other words...when did you graduate from college fully credentialed to teach?

Thanks,