you must make your teachers very proud, what a sick ticket.

surprising that it would come from a veteran.

go to the bridge close your eyes and jump, do everyone a favor.

a hard question to answer. You're right about the economy, and that

just makes the market even more competitive...new kids tend to get eaten

up. I hired a Spanish teacher this year similar to her...valedictorian

at (so-and-so) HS, class of 2005...really young, no experience to speak of

other than student teaching. For me, it's all about getting the kids to

sit in their seats and listen to you so you can use all of those

accolades to the fullest. Truthfully, I didn't even speak to this woman

in Spanish until half-way through the interview (she was applying for a Spanish teaching job). I was more concerned

with how she would handle the diverse population...not just ethnically,

but financially, one parent family situations, etc. Would she be

empathetic, would she be able to teach to what's in front of her and

make allowances, adjustments, etc.? Sometimes you have to go with your

gut, and that's what i did. There were 13 candidates for this one job,

but I liked her, which is really "ballsy" of me, so we'll see. What's

her (your friend's daughter) grade level and subject area? I'd suggest she try and apply in a

Catholic school if nothing breaks...at least she'll get experience...

even apply for a substitute teaching position so she can get in and

keep her ears open. these options are bad financially, but good if

she's passionate about teaching.
One more thing...sometimes jobs

open up right before the start of the year...a teacher will decide to

take another position last minute...
Hope this helps!