Do What You Have to Do
Martha Karlovetz, who’s been active in education for more than 35 years, is president of Missouri National Education Association-Retired and a member of the NEA-Retired Advisory Council. She’s also the author of The Classroom Is Bare ... The Teacher’s Not There , the story of how her daughter—also a teacher—positively influenced her students before her death from cancer. NEA-Retired serves 250,000 retired union members and provides mentoring, literacy, and intergenerational programs in public schools. Throughout her career, Karlovetz taught at many grade levels, and she now speaks to NEA and public groups about education-related topics. For more information on NEA-Retired, visit: www.nea.org/retired . Those interested in Karlovetz’s book can contact her at: linmarpub@aol.com
I’m an elementary ed student expecting to graduate next year. I’d like to continue with a master’s in special ed, but some say, “Work a few years, then get the second degree, because schools won’t pay more for a new teacher with a master’s.” Others say, “Get it out of the way now—if a school needs you, it’ll pay.” Any suggestions?
You are in a field that requires special training and is also in high demand, so either option would probably work. If you work first, the actual classroom experience could help make you a better special ed teacher. However, some colleges and universities now offer five-year programs, culminating in a master’s degree. These people are your competition in finding...
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