I live in California. I’ve been to AZ, NV, WA, IL, TX, NY, MA, RI, CT, IN, and GA.
The purpose of tennis balls, (or anything, really, that can be thrown) is to disorient/distract the shooter. It is EXTREMELY hard to...
I spent most of my career in a private school (17 years). I LOVED working there, and for most of my time there, they were very supportive of me...
I do, I do!!! A bunch of my friends have left the state, for various reasons. I’m keeping my behind here in CA.
I have my complaints about the 2-year tenure as well, even though I am a recipient of it (and appreciate it). The biggest difficulty that we have...
My honest opinion, based on what you have stated, is that you would not like the job. SPED is often hard work, with long hours, and lots and lots...
Yeah, this is NOT okay. Ever. The way I get other adults to stop this is to tell them that they are putting themselves in a very bad position by...
You accidentally left in the word "No."
My credit card that I use for daily expenses sends me a text every time a transaction over $50 occurs. I set that $50 limit, and I'm usually...
Here's a local story about guidance counselors in CA that the OP might be interested in reading....
What a b@$#h. She has problems, and they likely have nothing to do with you personally. No wonder why she doesn't have a boyfriend.
I'm sorry that happened to you, YTG. I've almost always worked in low SES schools, and a a product of low SES schools as well, and I know how hard...
I honestly would try to just ignore it as much as possible. Go to the events that you are invited to as a couple, be polite to her when you are...
Until now...
That was the first thing that popped in my head as I read the scenario. I would never refer to any of the adults as "girls," regardless of age. If...
I would be amused by those quotes, mostly because of the backlash that I am sure they would cause.
I am an atheist who works in a very conservative Christian community. I don't hide my beliefs, nor do I really promote them, with staff or...
Proximity works great. I would often not stop talking, but slowly walk towards the offending students while continuing my lecture, and just stand...
Off for another week here. I'm already bored and ready to go back.
I'd go TA in a second. As others have said, less stress, although I imagine a raise in pay would lead to a raise in duties, which would lead to a...
