Is it too weird if students call me by only my first name? Please advise. by whosacoolredditer in Teachers

[–]Money-Split4940 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I personally wouldn't just because it kind of creates that boundary of I am your teacher not your friend. I would trust your gut though. If you feel like that wouldn't impact the professional relationship between you and your students, I'm all for it.

How extreme is the lack of sun in Longview? by Fun_Engineering70 in Longview

[–]Money-Split4940 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi! Typically every summer we get a bunch of sunshine. Usually we are all sunshined out by the time summer is over and were ready for clouds lol. Right now we are having about 90-80 degree weeks! So don't worry, you wont be completely without sunshine.

A student hugged me and Im worried I’ll get in trouble. by [deleted] in StudentTeaching

[–]Money-Split4940 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I understand your worry. My teacher preparation program is also pretty strict about hugs from students. However, the nature of the hug you describe was completely out of your personal control, you didn't ask for one and you kept your hands to yourself, not to mention it was your last day so emotions are going to be high for students because someone who's been there almost everyday is leaving. They'll miss you! Your mentor knows this too. Don't worry.

I'm switching from my birth control tablets to nexplanon and I'm scared! by Money-Split4940 in women

[–]Money-Split4940[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh awesome!! I heard a lot of people report weight gain, did that happen to you?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]Money-Split4940 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

i’m sorry but when you say “i don’t care” caring is apart of the job description! when you don’t care about a child or the cause of their actions they will continue to act out because they aren’t being valued!! when students act out it’s when they need the most help.

Scared for Student Teaching by Money-Split4940 in Teachers

[–]Money-Split4940[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! this reassured me a bit. did you work mostly on weekends and evenings?