Certification

Yesterday I printed out the 14 page application needed to obtain my Teaching Certificate in Alaska. I really only need about 5 of those 14 pages and my black ink for my printer was already depleted. I've learned that I can keep using "empty" ink for quite a while after my flashing ink light goes off. At least my printer is not like my grandmother's where the printer will not even WORK if one ink cartridge needs replacing.

So, I filled out the application. I need to e-mail the Alaska Department of Education, or the EED as it is known, and find out when I should send my application in, considering I do not plan on teaching there until 2011-2012. Technically, I could apply now, receive my certificate, and then finish up my teaching program. I am just not sure if it would be easier for my to get my FL Teaching Certificate and then apply. That's what the e-mail is for ^_^.

Another concern of mine is fingerprinting. I was just fingerprinted in FL about 3 months ago. Do I really need to get it done again? There will be a lot in this e-mail.

I have learned that teacher housing pretty much includes a couch, chairs, and kitchen appliances. Not too bad. It is kind of like living in an apartment. At least that is what a response on the forum said. I have also looked at cell phone coverage in Alaska and there really isn't coverage...not that I was expecting much coverage anyways.

Again, nothing too exciting, but jumping through hoops is never exciting. Unless you're on a motorcycle and it is through a hoop of fire....I think that would be pretty darn exciting. :)