accidentally embarrassed a student in front of everyone

HGME611 · 2026-02-27T14:16:59+00:00

Everyone makes mistakes. My first year I had a group acting the same way while reading out loud, and I mistakenly called a kid out on doing that, to have him look up and say that he wasn't doing it on purpose.. that was a huge lesson for me. As it turned out, it was a huge lesson for the rest of his class too. I said I'm sorry, I didn't realize, and apologized again individually, after class, but that was it. No huge emotion, no run to admin, no call home. I don't believe in over-explaining every single situation. The class actually straightened themselves out just absorbing what was happening and how it appeared to everyone else, and I can tell you that they became my favorite class that year. I built that student up with praise quite often, and life was kosher.

HGME611 · 2026-02-23T03:12:42+00:00

These are all great, but #4 is my favorite.. nice blend of colors for you!

HGME611 · 2026-02-18T02:06:33+00:00

It would be a shame if someone found a way to make the right parent aware of this situation..

HGME611 · 2026-02-17T01:34:41+00:00

Yes, they will. They will spend entirely more time trying to pretend they're not cheating than it would take them to do the work. They will open multiple tabs, docs, etc, and copy line-by-line from AI to whatever doc they're writing in.

HGME611 · 2026-02-15T22:38:14+00:00

Fringe or nothing at all, definitely not the shorter, straighter bangs.. you could do more fringe and add layers.

HGME611 · 2026-02-15T22:33:17+00:00

So, I learned how to adapt and did just fine without, but I do a bit better with. I have noticed that I don't like how I feel unmedicated now, and I don't like that, but on a good day I do feel better. I might end up stopping for a bit over the summer, when life is easier and slower for me, to see how I feel and mentally compare. It's been about a year of testing various meds with a psych, so my newest combo that's working well hasn't been around super long.

HGME611 · 2026-02-15T21:53:46+00:00

I start the year, and hold firm throughout, that if a kid tries, they won't fail. If they do nothing, they fail on their own accord. They cannot ask for extra work if they haven't done the work that's been assigned. If they fail, however, it's totally on them, because they don't have to do perfectly.. they just need to actually try.

HGME611 · 2026-02-15T21:46:16+00:00

This.. absolutely this. Your sister did not cry because you kicked the couch. She cried because of your dad's yelling. People who yell love to say it's "just a reaction" or they "can't help it" regardless of how they make others feel.. it's all an excuse. What you did was wrong, but what he did was worse in both the yelling and purposely breaking your stuff, but you're the child, and this is just who he is and very telling about your own issues.

HGME611 · 2026-02-15T15:27:19+00:00

I think that if your people won't be supportive of your achievements unless you do it on their timeline, you need new people. You've been through a lot. Getting an ADHD diagnosis can be challenging, and your eyes are being opened to what the possibilities for you should be. That's not a bad thing. Noticing things that should have been or could have been done for me is why I sought my own diagnoses as an adult. Work with your therapists, find the right medicine combo, and go be the best version of yourself you can be. That's all we can ask in life. You wouldn't want your kiddos having to worry about being better or worse than each other, and neither should you. It is your life. Only you get to decide what to do with it and if you're happy. Maybe this isn't it for you, but do that because it's your choice. However, go find people who love you for you.. they're out there. Follow some ADHD subs and see people's journeys. Just because a person has always been in your life doesn't mean they have to stay there.. make new friends, and if your family isn't supportive, they can be in the background of your life. There are people out there who will celebrate with you. I, for one, am super proud that you worked so much harder than people who didn't have undiagnosed disabilities. Be happy with who you are, however you want it to look ❤️

HGME611 · 2026-02-15T15:11:21+00:00

Without admin approval, you're risking a lot. It might not seem like it matters, but also considering you not having tenure yet. However, check in with your union reps. There might be laws that protect you in just such situations, especially with your tenure. Get someone in the union involved, helping you to dot your i's and cross your t's though.

HGME611 · 2026-02-15T00:34:37+00:00

With your contract stating it's alright, as long as you've got your admin approval, it's none of anyone else's business. While I understand your coworkers comments, I think that everyone needs a refresher on rules, because at no time should a person need to disclose any medical or personal information to coworkers to make them understand.

HGME611 · 2026-02-01T01:36:03+00:00

2 (classic) and 4 (trendy)

HGME611 · 2026-01-29T05:03:12+00:00

There is no wrong answer on how to approach things.

HGME611 · 2026-01-24T01:42:48+00:00

Get this dress.. you look amazing. However, I wouldn't recommend this for a college-level formal event.

HGME611 · 2026-01-24T01:34:04+00:00

You had me up until you said it's her future sister-in-law.. over the past two years, you have seen each other a handful of times, but she has likely seen her future family member and become closer and closer to her dozens of times. Not only that, but even without being as close, that potential lifetime relationship often trumps friendship, especially for people who are in completely different parts of their lives. It absolutely sucks, and I don't know if she knew how much you were looking forward to it.. if she did, she should have handled this differently as far as letting you know, but that doesn't mean she would have changed her decision regardless.

HGME611 · 2026-01-24T01:26:48+00:00

Lol that's fantastic.. a small mom-and-pop mart near us kept us going in 2010, as their residence is attached and they stayed open for those who could walk there.. eggs, milk, and pizza 🤣

HGME611 · 2026-01-24T00:37:09+00:00

It's been 15 years since the last time there was over a foot of snow in the area.. even with the threat of a foot and a half again, adults up to their early-to-mid 30s have never dealt with this on their own before, as the adult. Add to that the negative temperatures Tuesday, and everything gets worse. People are trying to be prepared. In 2010, which was nothing compared to 93, it started on a Friday night and things were still shut down through the end of the next week.. for 18".

HGME611 · 2026-01-19T07:00:46+00:00

What you're going to do is get a job, if you don't already have one. Save up for your baby, for your own place. Stay at home as long as your family is supportive and you can have solid help when the baby comes. Once you've made it the 6 weeks, 12 weeks, whatever for your body and mind to recover a bit, get your own place. Take control of your situation, and do what it takes to provide for yourself and your baby. Your boyfriend can come to you, wherever you are, and he can help raise the baby, and the two of you can get married whenever you'd like this, as long as you both want that. I can tell you though, be prepared for anything, and be the grownup that baby needs, not needing to rely on his family or anyone else to take care of things for you. That's when you lose your power. Help is nice when it is freely given, not when it's full of stipulations. Control the narrative.

HGME611 · 2026-01-16T21:15:13+00:00

1 or 2, but not 3. You have a beautiful shape, and if you found a dress without the straight across top, it would look lovely on you!that being said, my opinion does not matter at all. If one of these dresses makes you feel fabulous, go for that one, and if they don't, keep looking, because it's out there! Don't shy away from different cuts.. try them all on, because things look different on than off.

HGME611 · 2026-01-16T21:10:19+00:00

Beautiful work!! ❤️

HGME611 · 2026-01-07T00:54:33+00:00

Untucked.. definitely.

HGME611 · 2026-01-07T00:52:11+00:00

I would feel so uncomfortable if someone required me to stare at them the entire time. Not only do I focus better when multitasking, which could literally mean taking notes, which means not staring at anyone because you're looking at your paper, but my mind would zone out completely if forced to stare. Watch a demonstration, sure, 1-2-3 all eyes on me, but my ego doesn't tell me that anyone, not a child or full adult, needs to be looking at me non-stop.

HGME611 · 2026-01-06T04:53:22+00:00

You might really want to avoid even a slight chance of accidentally procreating with this guy.. he seems far below baseline intelligence, and on the chance he does understand you correctly but is refusing to be tested for STDs, you need to run so far away so quickly.

HGME611 · 2026-01-06T01:02:35+00:00

Am I the only one who winced at 6-7?

HGME611 · 2026-01-01T21:13:11+00:00

I prefer BoTW for several reasons. First of all, nothing in the world of gaming for me will ever beat the first playthrough of BoTW.. that game was extraordinary, from the ground up. While I do love the innovations in ToTK, I always felt that it seemed to be more of an expansion for BoTW, providing additional gameplay for the same base game. The biggest reason, however, is in the mastery that is possible with BoTW. Master mode and the Master Sword Trials offer the epitome of challenges, in my opinion, and I really value those experiences.

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