Pros
Great facilities. New building built in 2012. Great location next to shopping areas.
Cons
At Anthony Aguirre Junior High. Terribly large class sizes for a single teacher to manage. 30 or more for core classes and 50-70 for elective classes. Difficult work life balance; we were required multiple times to stay behind on weekends and after school to work various school activities. Administration is not supportive of certain teachers based on favoritism. Reverse-discrimination is a problem; if you are not African American or Latino, you may encounter a hostile work environment. The very high turnover rate at the school means that it is difficult forming lasting relationships with colleagues. Lastly, there are communication problems within the administration, leading to a confusing and sometimes hostile work environment.
