Okay, let’s tackle this. So Eric Rotondo has 20+ years of experience as an English teacher, which is a long time. The average salary for high school teachers in Washington state is around $60,000 per year, but this can vary widely depending on the school district, location, and level of experience. For a teacher with Eric’s level of experience, I’d expect a higher rate. Maybe around $45 per hour, considering he’s been teaching for over two decades. This is a rough estimate, but it’s based on the idea that experienced teachers can command higher rates due to their expertise and dedication to the profession.