Got a job offer at a Houston school...any advice or any info I should know before I accept?

[kariatari]

I'm from Iowa, and I never would have considered it applying for teaching positions in TX, but the staff members I talked to were incredible. Urban school, very diverse, low SES students. The school has made great gains in closing achievement gaps. I'm strongly considering the offer - killer pay too!

Any advice or suggestions about looking for places to live?

[Skittles]

1. do you know what the weather is like in Houston?

I'm just checking :o

[Bunny]

2. Maybe you should cross-post this in the Texas forum. They'd

have good ideas about the school system, where to live, etc.

[Droopy]

3. You're probably looking at a higher cost of living in Houston

There is also horrible traffic. Incredible heat in the summer. Good thing- say goodbye to winter. That's all I can offer.

[Tyler Durden]

4. Which school and where in the city?

Used to live there.

[scarpa43]

5. I live in Houston, what questions do you have?

Where is the school?
How much are you willing to drive?

[ashling]

6. I grew up in Houston

well, on the outskirts.
Under the city limit sign it should say: Abandon all hope, ye who enter here. :shrug: