Hi Tammy! It can seem a real leap of faith but most schools are what you make of them. It does seem that a school is only as good as it's administartion/board but that is always the case anyways. If you are taking a leave of absence then you have an easy fall back so fear not and take that first step. I think you will be pleasantly surprised by the wonderful people you meet and the places you visit.

Good luck and safe travels!

Brad

I am only in my second year of international teaching and have been trying to find, without success until now, a forum/website to hear peoples opinions about schools and countries. I appreciate that all comments must be taken with a grain of salt but it sure is nice to be even moderately informed. As teachers we need to help one another and start being advocates of our own profession. Is it just me or are teachers as a whole afraid to be even remotely outspoken for fear of being branded "unprofessional"?

Thanks ISR for providing us with a soapbox and thank you to everyone who takes the opportunity to use it!

Brad