DR> My mother, a retired teacher from Arizona, is 
 DR> sitting here next to me. She and I speak from 
 DR> experience - it's difficult to get hired in Arizona 
 DR> as well unless you are willing to take the boondock 
 DR> schools. I taught there in 1978-1980 (vocal/general 
 DR> Music in Kearny, AZ); Mom taught there from 1970 to 
 DR> 1995 (5th grade; Eloy).
Yup, can be the same here, too many snowbirds and Californians moving in.
 
I like small towns and rural schools anyway.  We had given thought to 
retiring and I would apply to San Simon and live near the Chiricahua 
Mountains, (one of our favorite hangouts).  
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