Teaching as a profession Cassey Hembree, Sequoyah High School

Why I became a teacher Always wanted to become a teacher but… Thank you, Mr. Guice, for your encouragement and support “to teach is to touch a life forever” - Anonymous Teaching since 1991: 9th grade English, world literature, American literature, british literature, English as a second language, work-based learning, teaching as a profession I'm A Teacher

Educational requirements At least a College degree (4 years)-some positions require a masters, specialist, doctorate Major depends on subject/grade level taught I have a B.A. in English, B.s. in Secondary education, and m.ED. in guidance and counseling

Fringe benefits Insurance: health, dental, vision, life Teacher’s retirement system Vacation-breaks and summers off Hours –normally relationships

What does a teacher make? The starting Salary for a new teacher in Georgia is $33,673

My personal teaching philosophy and what other teachers have to say… Teaching As A Profession

Q and a time: ticket out the door Questions and answer time recall in your mind that one special teacher who has touched your life Ticket out the door: give one wonderful adjective that describes your special teacher Example: “encouraging”

Thank you for your time and attention Thank you for your time and attention today. Come by and visit me on the shs campus next year! Cassey hembree, room 2229 Go chiefs!