1. Teaching as a profession
Cassey Hembree, Sequoyah High School

2. 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

3. 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

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

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

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

7. 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”

8. 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!