u/flyingsaucer28

I've always wondered this and it seems like its a pain point for a lot of teachers who have been in it for decades and then a young administrator comes in trying to call the shots. In my 3rd year of teaching, I learned my principal who had been in education for 20 years only had 2 years of teaching experience, so its just an interesting thing to think about

there’s a lot of doom and gloom on here (understandably so) but for someone who is contemplating this career path, any principals who like there job? Why do you like it? How did you get to where you are? How long have you been doing it?

Do principal or AP roles that bring joy still exist? Surely a positive experience exists somewhere

Teacher shortage is nothing new and we know a lot of it is due to insane behaviors we’re seeing in the classroom, but do principals want out just as bad?? Are principals happier than teachers? I’m curious

Pretty good chance I’m about to move to Seattle so starting to explore school districts. I’ll prob be there in a year or two so curious, I’ve heard about how competitive SPS is, outta curiosity why is that??

I’m sure the most competitive districts are SPS, Bellevue, shoreline, etc. but how is Renton? Tukwila? Highline? Don’t really want to go further than that but obviously I’ll do what I need to get a job

Just curious to hear about teachers experiences in those districts. I’m fine with title I high need schools; that’s what I’ve taught in preciously just trying to feel the vibe

ALSO: if I I have 2 masters but one isn’t in education can that still move up my salary or do they only count the education masters?

Okay so I have an undergrad degree in business, ended up being a teacher out of college for a couple years which was cool but not a forever thing. I went to get my MBA from a top school but not loving corporate either. I’ve always dreamed of being a doctor but was always kind of scared to do it, but now I feel like I might be able to actually take the leap. I know I would have to do a postbacc, get some clinical experience etc. but curious how non traditional experiences have been, do you regret it? Is being non traditional an asset or a hinderance? I’d probably be atleast 30/31 by the time I start med school is it too late??

Would the fact that I’ve changed careers for a 3rd time be a red flag to adcom?

Also sorry if this isn’t the right sub to post on, lemme know if there’s a better one thank you!