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<blockquote data-quote="Rust Shackleford" data-source="post: 3091874" data-attributes="member: 7380"><p>Just to add a little more background. I got in to education in my early 30's through the alternative certification program. I am now in my 6th year of teaching/coaching. I currently make approximately $5k per year less than I did when I worked in the private sector. I get an extra $1k per year d/t holding a masters degree (MBA). My coaching stipend varies year to year based on what I am coaching, but generally adds around 10% above my salary. My district pays based on the state minimum salary schedule so I receive a raise of approximately $400 per year. FWIW I am not complaining about my pay, just trying to give some insight.</p><p></p><p>I love what I do, and have no intentions of leaving the profession with or without a raise. My school has great administration and community support. </p><p></p><p>I'm lucky enough to have a wife who makes good money (this has not always been the case, I made more than her during parts of my career) so financially we are not feeling the strain that many educators and school districts are feeling. That being said, I talk to my athletes about putting the teams needs ahead of their own and feel like this is an opportunity for me to practice what I preach and show leadership to those kids who are always watching what we do, therefore at this time I do plan to participate in the walkout.</p><p></p><p>It feels like I'm rambling so I'm going to sign off on this post. I'd be happy to answer any questions any of you have.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rust Shackleford, post: 3091874, member: 7380"] Just to add a little more background. I got in to education in my early 30's through the alternative certification program. I am now in my 6th year of teaching/coaching. I currently make approximately $5k per year less than I did when I worked in the private sector. I get an extra $1k per year d/t holding a masters degree (MBA). My coaching stipend varies year to year based on what I am coaching, but generally adds around 10% above my salary. My district pays based on the state minimum salary schedule so I receive a raise of approximately $400 per year. FWIW I am not complaining about my pay, just trying to give some insight. I love what I do, and have no intentions of leaving the profession with or without a raise. My school has great administration and community support. I'm lucky enough to have a wife who makes good money (this has not always been the case, I made more than her during parts of my career) so financially we are not feeling the strain that many educators and school districts are feeling. That being said, I talk to my athletes about putting the teams needs ahead of their own and feel like this is an opportunity for me to practice what I preach and show leadership to those kids who are always watching what we do, therefore at this time I do plan to participate in the walkout. It feels like I'm rambling so I'm going to sign off on this post. I'd be happy to answer any questions any of you have. [/QUOTE]
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