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[1inStripes]

I know a few in Scott County who have went this route GatorGirl. Seems to be popular with coaches. [img]/LDPforum/ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif[/img] I know a couple who have cut it really close to receiving that dreaded pink slip 82 mentioned because of it too.

[smarty]

from what I've heard as expensive as the Praxis is... Blue will kill me if I fail too many times *lol* but with all the free time I have right now I can def. be studying. If we're going to stay around with my History degree teaching sounds like a winner... I'd love to eventually teach at a college level, so we'll see. Hopefully if I am lucky enough to teach a job teaching US/VA history or Govt. I can also help with tennis or track (the only two sports I didn't suck at) and that'll provide a little extra income also.

[1inStripes]

No doubt. I have been considering go back next year and trying to finish my degree and going the same route. Hope to get hired and have to pass the Praxis within 3 years. I subbed probably 6 years ago or so, and set in in classes while at E&H as part of a few education classes.

[sup-rbeast]

There are 2 Praxis tests you have to pass...one is general knowledge (which is usually required to get into a TEP or to even have someone take a chance on you if you don't have a license) and then another one which is content knowledge that you need to get a regular license. But, it helps to know a big wig if you don't have everything you need to get a license...

[OAR]

For me, the Praxis I was easy. I passed it on the second time. It really seems to be a lot like the SAT's. I've heard that the Praxis II is hard as crap even though it is in your related field i.e. Health and P.E. for me. I changed my mind on teaching just before doing my student teaching (long story to it!), but I do know of people who have been hired without it. They have a PRAXIS practice book in the bookstore at the college. Maybe you can swing by there and buy it to help. Whatever way you go, good luck with it!

[imported_VTgal]

I didn't have to take the Praxis I. I was exempt because of my SAT scores, but I don't think they do that anymore. I did have to take the VCLA though. I thought it was easy. I had to take the Praxis II in my content area.

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Not me stripes! I get ish DONE! I'm finishing up everything in about two weeks and I still have a year to go. And that's all while coaching 5 seasons and getting married. [img]/LDPforum/ubbthreads/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img]

As of now, I plan on getting my Masters. I don't know when I'll start. Might as well. Classes like that help me fulfill my extra contract hours per year.

[yankeebaseball]

Praxis 1 was easy
Praxis 2 is hard as [censored] for a Social Studies

Education was the worst mistake I have ever made in my life, its the only thing I ever regret. Terrible choice on my part.

And finding a social studies/history position is not easy

[sup-rbeast]

I hear ys YB...it doesn't pay for shiz...but I kinda like it come summer time.

[jtw61194]

I just finished up everything yesterday. When are you all done?

[imported_VTgal]

Either June 9th or June 16th.

I absolutely love teaching. Yeah, I may complain every once in awhile (like after Friday....went on a field trip with 70+ CRAZY seventh graders), but I really do enjoy it.

And if I could someway, somehow keep parents out of the equation when it comes to coaching, life would be perfect. Because I am completely satisfied being in a gym with young people teaching and coaching them about something I'm so very passionate about.