I'd only date another teacher if she was okay with tobacco smoking.
I would say it's time, unfortunately, to start looking for a new position. I'm very sorry they took the parents side and didn't take yours. It...
Wow!! That's no good!
I have to agree with this! It's a lot more than just "teaching" in some ways. As Amy says, you must do research on environment, even though one...
It's a good profession to get into. Just be aware that you may need to "move" to another school a few times before you find the right fit. I've...
I"m sorry you are dealing with this. I would talk to someone professional. I have dealt with anxiety/depression as well at times. Your doctor...
My principal will take a few days or even a week off here and there. Teaching is a stressful job, even though we get summers off, a lot don't...
This couldn't be a truer statement. I'm glad you got it off!! Now it's time to enjoy yourself!
As long as it isn't frequent, it wouldn't hurt to ask nicely. You could say," I understand if I can't" but I have an opportunity to go to so and...
If this keeps up, I would move to another school. This is WAY too much. I would almost think INSANE. How does this promote good teaching? How...
Good!! I hope it works out. It was hard for me to adjust to block schedules, as I'm still learning each year! But congrats again!! I knew you...
I was never good at English and have never taught it:) I But if I were teaching it, ms. Irene has it down on a good way to do it in my opinion.
Hey Littleshakespeare!! Congratulations on the new job!! Anyway, I have taught blocks for the last 4 years. The way it works, is to rotate...
Sometimes with any job, we have to say goodbye. I understand educational jobs require hard work, but the original poster seems to be taken...
We have to take responsibility to ourselves.. Not inviting us to happy hour or excluding us from after work events are not bullying. Ceasar is...
Just curious, how is the work environment at your school among other teachers? Do you get along, are there those you avoid? I find there are...
Yes, I totally agree with you alp123. We teach our kids not to bully, but I've seem some teachers to be the biggest culprits. Coworker bullying...
I will keep thoughts and please let us know if anything else comes up. This is a good forum to talk about the struggles us teachers have. Just...
