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Originally Posted by mrk1
That makes sense. Looking back I do remember the younger teachers tended to have a more wild classroom than those belonging to older women or men. Very interesting, I never noticed it until now.  |
Yep, it's something I've discussed with every student teacher and mentee I've had who was a young woman, particularly those short in stature. It's not fair, and it's not right, but it's a fact that a 260-pound man (me) in his sixties makes a different
initial impression on kids than a petite young woman does. It is a fact, though, which you
can leave bobbing in your wake with enough will and technique.
Being attractive, by the way, can make it worse. I don't have that problem either.
The first year (or two) are always difficult. Maybe you need a different age level or different setting (more rural or more urban etc..). You'd be amazed at how different schools can be. I taught (well tried to at least) in one district. 
I was lucky enough to get a new job this year. The difference is night & day. I can actually teach the lessons I work so hard to create. Instead of every period being rough I have rough days now and then (usually not from student issues). Also my new rough days are nothing in comparison to my old ones. I also think some people can handle tough schools better. I am not one of those people. I would let the issues eat me up inside. There is hope for you! 
