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opportunities and more opportunities for young, single teachers to meet people and have a social life without driving 30 minutes.”
The starting salary for teachers in Rappahannock County was $12,540 last year, ranking it 125th lowest of the state’s 135 school divisions, according to statistics supplied by the Virginia Education Association. Local teachers were given a 12% pay raise for the coming year.
At the top of the scale, the maximum salary offered by the county was $18,308, 126th lowest of the 135 divisions in Virginia.
When Piper talks to prospective teachers, she said that she emphasizes the county’s friendly people, the supportive parents and the well-behaved children.
“I also point out the beauty of the county and the opportunities for sportsmen and people who enjoy outdoor activities,” Piper said. “I tell them about our strong, supportive
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