any other teachers moving it on up to the phoenix metro/suburban/rural areas??

[nicholeraynae]

Gyrlonfilm, I can't speak for the other school district that you mentioned, but I have heard the same that the Peoria schools are well-reputed. Also, the Arrowhead area in Peoria is really nice - that was where my hotel was when I went to visit and I thoroughly enjoyed the area. In fact, when I was deciding on an apartment, I was torn between the one I chose in Surprise and one in the Arrowhead area in Peoria. Ultimately I chose the one in Surprise because it was only a little more expensive (even though it was brand new), and because it is a much better drive from there to Wickenburg. But, as I was saying, Arrowhead area in Peoria was really nice.

[gyrlonfilm]

thanks nichole! that is great to know about peoria area! have you already moved? i will be moving near the end of this month. it's gonna be weird leaving one place, and starting somewhere new but i am very excited!!!

i am recommending to all my teacher friends to apply to arizona or anywhere else out west! it makes me feel good that there is a need for teachers. i also can't wait for those winter months of warmth, and like you said earlier, no more shoveling snow!!!!!!

i gotta tell you, the deciding factor for me to move to a warmer climate was in februrary when that blizzard hit us. yeah we had snow days from school (2) , but the aftermath was hell!!!! i couldn't get out of my driveway for days!

[nicholeraynae]

Yeah, I'm moving at the end of the month too, and I am kind of excited. Kind of nervous, too, going somewhere I really don't know anyone, but really the people there seem very friendly so I think it will be a place that is easy to meet people. I hear you with the whole not missing the snow, when the plane landed and I saw palm trees, bright sunshine, and pools everywhere, I thought, yes, this is where I need to be!

[gyrlonfilm]

yep! well i am definitely moving at the end of the month. i accepted that job with peoria's school district and i am very excited! i can't wait to get down there. i hear you with not knowing people. but i am glad that i am in the same boat with many other people who are moving and flocking down to phoenix. face it, this and las vegas are where its at and where the jobs for teachers seem to be!!!!