We went into the Tuesday interviews with high expectations. We knew we had drawn interest from quite a few schools, but some were not at the top of our list. Angie and I thought it was best that we needed to take advantage of every interview for experience and practice, and so we tried to schedule as many as we could as we entered the doors. We headed to our priority spots and then to others which had contacted us through our folders. We had NO idea that the school we chose (and ultimately chose us) would be one that was nowhere on our radar. We had offers from Moscow, China, Indonesia, and 3 schools in Saudi Arabia after Tuesday interviews...we canceled interviews with 4 others on Tuesday due to our offer from Saudi Aramco. They were hands down the best interview and had the most to offer. What made our decision so easy was with whom we interviewed...the Superintendent of schools is by far one of the nicest individuals we have met! He has such a presence about him and took sincere interest in explaining everything to us. At one point, I remember telling him "You just need to convince her (pointing to Angie), I am comfortable with everything"....and he did. Everything Aramco has to offer floors most people with whom we share this. It truly is an incredible opportunity and chance of a lifetime. Not only are we going to save quite a bit of money, but we will have the opportunity to travel the world, and also get back in the classroom with kids...where we both want to be. They (Aramco Schools) have been so kind and helpful to us. We have contact with the other newly hired teachers headed over there as well as current teachers and administrators of our elementary school. They want to make sure we feel comfortable before our move, August 5th.
I have so much more I could share, including details of our interviews, but it is just so much to take in...and to type :) We came back from Boston exhausted, yet hopeful. We were informed (by Aramco) that the hiring process would take some time, and they were right...3 1/2 months later, we got the phone call that said we could resign from our current jobs. For what SAS has to offer educators wanting to be a part of their school system, I certainly do not blame the lengthy process. It is completely worth it!!! And so now, we prepare for our move. So much to do and so many things to take care of...but we are both finished with school and can devote our time and energy to the wedding and the move. We are extremely excited about this entire adventure. Thank you for allowing us to share with you. More later.
Thank you for reading...JA
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