My mom passed away June 4th from cancer she had for six years. Her last day of work was May 8th before she was in hospital rehab and hospice. The news covered her passing because she had been at her school for almost 30 years. I closed her room AND my two "rooms" (I teach on a stage) so it was a lot of work and stressful. She taught in the elementary school I grew up in. I have a job I was (and will if nothing pans out) go to next year. I spend more time doing duties than teaching, but it is full time. Last year was my first year there (third year of teaching) and I was voted union rep for a building and put on the principal interview committee. My evals were great. I don't see myself there in the long term though simply because I spend more of my time dutying than teaching. On the upside, the people I work with are great. Before my mom stopped talking, she made me promise her I would apply for her job. It is a job I see myself staying in forever. I used to sub in the building. The job was posted on Applitrack. Should I text the principal of the school and tell her I applied? Email the assistant super? And if I'm called to interview, should I talk about my mom or not mention her at all??
I'm so sorry about your mother. Since you've subbed in the building, I would definitely at least email to let her know you applied. I would bring up your mom if it happens naturally in the interview. I'm guessing it will, since she taught there so long and they know you're her daughter. Good luck! I will be teaching music again this coming year and I think I'll be doing a lot of duties (only 3-4 classes a day). I know how some people think that sounds easy, but how badly you want to actually get to teach more! This sounds like a great position for you.
Yes and yes! Go for the position and email the p. If you interview allow the interview to go where it leads you. If it leads you to talking about your mom working at the school then go there. Wishing you the best and sending good thoughts. Sending condolences for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss. I agree with those who said to e-mail the principal to say you applied. My condolences to your family.
I'm so sorry for your loss, but what a wonderful way to honor her legacy. I hope everything works out for you!
So sorry for you loss... tough not only on you & the whole community. I would agree that if it comes up to talk about your mom & maybe the work you did to help "close" up her room. I would email the Principal to let them know that you have applied. I'm sure your mom said something to him/her about you applying as well!!
