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Last month, one of the best teachers at the Flagstaff (Arizona) Elementary School left his job. The teacher taught science and mathematics.
In June, the school committee advertised the job in Arizona newspapers. Over 100 people applied for the job; the committee chose five possible people for the position.
You are members of the school board. Choose one teacher for the position (and second, third, fourth, and fifth choices).
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Applicant: Mary Johnstone, age 24, married (no children)
Qualifications: (1) M.S. degree in mathematics, Stanford University (1990). (2) Two years’ teaching experience at elementary school in San Diego, California.
Statement: "I want to return to my home state of Arizona. I love children, and I think science and mathematics are the most important subjects in school."
Reasons to hire:
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Reasons not to hire:
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Rank: __________
Applicant: James Fowler, age 46, married (three children)
Qualifications: (1) M.S. Degree in chemistry, Arizona State University (1968). (2) Twenty-two years’ teaching experience at high school in Tucson, Arizona.
Statement: "I don’t want to teach high school anymore. I want to teach elementary school. I have three children, and I know the importance of a good elementary education."
Reasons to hire:
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Reasons not to hire:
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Rank: __________
Applicant: Barbara Carrera, age 31, married (four children)
Qualifications: (1) M.S. degree in science education, Gila Bend Community College, Arizona (1982). (2) Two years’ teaching experience at elementary school in Gila Bend, Arizona.
Statement: "I love to teach elementary school. Last year, my husband changed his job, and we moved to Flagstaff. I need a job to help the family income."
Reasons to hire:
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Reasons not to hire:
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Rank: __________
Applicant: John Jefferson, age 42, married (one child)
Qualifications: (1) M.S. degree in nutrition, Harvard University (1972). (2) Ten years’ teaching experience at University of Nebraska; five years’ teaching experience at elementary school in Houston, Texas; five years’ teaching experience at elementary school in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Statement: "Our country needs many more scientists. I will encourage young students to have a scientific career. I think Flagstaff is beautiful!"
Reasons to hire:
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Reasons not to hire:
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Rank: __________
Applicant: Judith Jones, age 27, married (one child)
Qualifications: (1) M.S. degree in biology, Texas Christian University (1986). (2) Four years’ teaching experience at elementary school in Lubbock, Texas.
Statement: "A teacher must be strong in the classroom! Most teachers today are too easy. I will teach math and science, and I will tell the students how religion is very important in my personal actions."
Reasons to hire:
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Reasons not to hire:
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Rank: __________
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1. Do men or do women make better elementary teachers? high school teachers? university professors?
2. Who was your best teacher? Write three reasons why he or she was good.
3. Who was your worst teacher? Why was he or she so bad?
4. Would you like to be a teacher?
5. How important are teachers to a society?
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