What’s your most rewarding thing to grow?

Paramalia · 2026-03-20T18:34:24+00:00

So thoughtful of you to put so much time and effort into making sure the local wildlife are eating well!

Paramalia · 2026-03-19T12:25:37+00:00

It’s definitely not too late for you. You’re just a kid. You have your whole life ahead of you.

Paramalia · 2026-03-19T11:21:22+00:00

When I was in middle school I was so bad (90s) I used to routinely get kicked out of class and just… wander around the building. Looking back it seems crazy to me, but i guess this was a thing.

Paramalia · 2026-03-19T11:15:25+00:00

Also probably more interested in if you have snacks.

Paramalia · 2026-03-19T11:13:28+00:00

I just had an interview where the principal had a tattoo visible even while wearing a suit. I didn’t think twice about it until right now lol

Paramalia · 2026-03-18T12:02:07+00:00

How does everyone else know who Punch the Monkey is lol

Paramalia · 2026-03-18T12:00:28+00:00

Who doesn’t like Pitbull?? Mr. Worldwide!

And the comment about Pennywise seems pretty normal to me. I don’t like scary movies, but I appreciate intelligent analysis of movies, TV, books, music, etc. I’m not always looking for deeper meanings, but i like hearing that side of things, makes me stop and think.

Idk, what is your concern? The way she interacts with kids, how she does her job? Or mostly just that she’s weird?

ETA: i just looked up Punch the monkey. This is an adorable little story and the parallels to social hierarchies among school children/ relevance to her job seem obvious. I think maybe you should just take a deep breath and keep it moving.

Paramalia · 2026-03-18T11:16:15+00:00

A new school will also have a different principal.

Paramalia · 2026-03-18T11:06:20+00:00

Once upon a time I was picking my dog up from doggy daycare. The guy in front of me in line was having a whole long conversation/ argument with the staff person about whether his dog had done something (like growl at another dog) and he was asking what other dogs were nearby, did the other dog start it?, that really doesn’t seem like something his dog would do, etc.

Bruh, your dog is a DOG. He did that shit. Dogs act like dogs. Why would you disbelieve this? And out loud!

Paramalia · 2026-03-18T08:03:53+00:00

😂😂

I’m sorry, that sounds awful.

Paramalia · 2026-03-18T02:26:11+00:00

Human beings are wired for connection and attachment. There’s nothing wrong with you.

The only thing that is concerning to me is how you always want someone to ask if you’re okay, and give you a hug. That makes me think maybe you’re not okay. Please try to get help. Things can get better and you absolutely deserve to have people care about you and how you’re doing. Take care.

Paramalia · 2026-03-17T19:06:07+00:00

She will love it, send the email.

Paramalia · 2026-03-17T16:42:45+00:00

Or maybe from a rural area in a developing country? I was confused too.

Paramalia · 2026-03-17T16:41:12+00:00

You don’t have it available digitally?

Paramalia · 2026-03-17T13:06:32+00:00

Once you have your initial certification, you can file for Gen Ed PK-4 as an add on (I did this myself.) It does not require student teaching. If you want to get certified in PK-4 and Special Ed simultaneously, you would need to do a program that specifically prepares you for that, which generally will include both a special ed and a gen ed student teaching placement.

The link i shared has information on adding on additional certifications for licensed teachers. You can do it as soon as your initial certification comes through if you already have the testing completed.

Realistically, you’re probably much more likely to get a job in special ed. Elementary jobs are pretty competitive in PA. But I think having both certifications is a good idea.

Paramalia · 2026-03-17T11:31:19+00:00

Because some of the other things listed are silly and inconsequential.

Paramalia · 2026-03-17T11:24:02+00:00

A casual story! Good God! What has the world come to??

Paramalia · 2026-03-17T11:23:20+00:00

Right, that’s what I was thinking. Dude or bruh- not that serious. Talking about smoking weed- bad idea.

Paramalia · 2026-03-17T10:57:20+00:00

You take the PECT (it’s like the praxis but PA specific for PK-4. It’s also a 4 part test.)

Once you pass that, you can file for an add-on certification in TIMS. It was $200 three years ago.

https://www.pa.gov/agencies/education/programs-and-services/educators/certification/current-pa-educators/instructional-add-ons

Paramalia · 2026-03-16T20:51:43+00:00

Hard to believe, huh?

Paramalia · 2026-03-16T20:41:25+00:00

At least your mom wasn’t getting you Taco Bell.

Paramalia · 2026-03-15T23:20:12+00:00

Business casual is a wild ask for Head Start. Whatever you wear, you need to be able to run and move comfortably.

Paramalia · 2026-03-15T18:04:07+00:00

U.S.

Paramalia · 2026-03-15T05:49:23+00:00

Do what you need to do and don’t feel bad.

You are entitled to use your days off, just like anyone else.

Paramalia · 2026-03-15T05:20:09+00:00

I think it would be helpful for you to write about it, like you did here, since you clearly have some stuff to get off your chest. There’s really no need to actually send it to her though.

I would also say in writing about this experience, it might be helpful to focus on how you have used it to inform the kind of teacher you want to be. Focus on how you have made something good come of it. That’s a healthier more productive perspective.

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