[verga]

I'm a semi-retired PhD chemist. In some few years, I'll stop actively doing research, and would LOVE to do some part-time teaching in high school. But I see no point into subjecting myself to the ludicrous "certification" requirements. Some enlightened states have changed things, but it is a hard row.

You're correct it is much more beneficial to sit around and not do any thing. I am certain you will find ways to fill your days by just sitting in front of the computer and posting to threads like these.

[Wonder Warthog]

"You're correct it is much more beneficial to sit around and not do any thing. I am certain you will find ways to fill your days by just sitting in front of the computer and posting to threads like these."

WTF is your problem?? Most certification requirements ARE ludicrous. The idea that an experienced technical professional needs to go back to school for two years in order to teach is laughable. What is needed is an apprentice-type program in which the prospective teacher works under/with an experienced teacher for a school year.

I spent my formative years closely associated with "the ed biz". My mom taught school for forty years, so from 1st grade to 12th, I LIVED the ed biz.