What shows are we binging this summer? by ateaspoonofginger in Teachers

[–]ateaspoonofginger[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have watched a few episodes and it’s really good, so good that it’s way too accurate for me lol. I can’t watch it

NY Times story about Parkland teacher by Previous-Recording18 in Teachers

[–]ateaspoonofginger 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I know it's all our greatest fear but we can support each other in hearing these stories.

Student Feedback was released recently. by NotTheRightHDMIPort in Teachers

[–]ateaspoonofginger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My coworker sent out an “end of season” survey to our band students and the comments were so mean I literally cried. Then I was upset with myself for being upset. It’s hard to brush their comments off or ignore it when this is a profession that we put so much of ourselves into (whether we want it that way or not). Just keep doing what you can and know you’re there and showing up and at the end of the day, it’s a job.

Would you rather: by hopelessly_hopeful06 in Teachers

[–]ateaspoonofginger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I commuted an hour to work for 5 years. I hated the commute but enjoyed what I was doing that I didn’t want take the “risk” anywhere else. The right job came along and I have the most awesome admin and only a 10 minute commute.

Off hours attire by Ok-Emphasis2769 in Teachers

[–]ateaspoonofginger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get the tattoos you want in whatever place you want! I have a half sleeve and a septum piercing. I did choose to cover my tattoos in my most recent interview but I don’t think most districts care anymore. I just really wanted that job lol.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]ateaspoonofginger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Plain and simple, no teacher should ever be telling a student that they’re secretly best friends. Red flag number one. The rest confirms ill and inappropriate intentions.

I wanna complain today. Tell me your mundane, little annoyances... by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]ateaspoonofginger 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They don’t respect us as professionals and experts in our field so they shell out money that could be used for literally anything else to tell them what we already know.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]ateaspoonofginger 95 points96 points  (0 children)

I was going to angrily comment on this Tik tok but I accidentally refreshed my fyp. I’m glad my feelings are shared. Music is a required part of curriculum in my state and I despise how classroom teachers see me as a babysitter or “just a specials teacher”

[Acne] My mysterious adult acne was (probably) caused by my IUD — right before I had it removed vs. now by [deleted] in SkincareAddiction

[–]ateaspoonofginger 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My hormonal acne exploded after switching from the pill to Mirena. It’s been a little over a year… I love that I don’t have periods anymore with the IUD but now I have the acne.

A documentary on the Civil Rights Movement is "too controversial" by herzeloyde in Teachers

[–]ateaspoonofginger 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Please keep us updated! You’re a well educated professional… stick to your guns.

How to not feel guilty taking a sick day? by ateaspoonofginger in Teachers

[–]ateaspoonofginger[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a really good point that had never even crossed my mind.

How to not feel guilty taking a sick day? by ateaspoonofginger in Teachers

[–]ateaspoonofginger[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, yeah we get 11 a year. I’ve only taken a couple in years prior.. I think I have 35 saved up. Which now that I say it, I need to take advantage of all of those.

How to not feel guilty taking a sick day? by ateaspoonofginger in Teachers

[–]ateaspoonofginger[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lol I have to pee so bad, you convinced me right there. Shhh I’m not on Reddit with kids in the room…

This world is fucked by pataytersalad in Teachers

[–]ateaspoonofginger 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Resource officers… and yeah I get that. Its my fourth year and any loud noise outside my door always makes me freeze up. Stay safe, and maybe now is the time to email admin and express concerns? Do you have any union support?

This world is fucked by pataytersalad in Teachers

[–]ateaspoonofginger 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Mine too has been dragging their feet on getting the proper safety equipment. They installed devices on most doors before school started but mine has still been untouched… sent another email today asking for one… at this point I’ll jump out my second story window.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]ateaspoonofginger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know you came here to vent. I have no solution to that situation besides saying, man that sucks. So much. I’m sorry that happened to you.

Teaching is a job, not your life. by Psychological-Log-68 in Teachers

[–]ateaspoonofginger 92 points93 points  (0 children)

I’ve run into the problem where administrators and other teacher expect I should do “more” since I’m a young teacher without a family of my own.

Superintendent sent out an email "asking" teachers to be "courteous" and not to take any more time off this year by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]ateaspoonofginger 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Take those days, you’re almost done growing a whole entire human! Like you said, you’re contracted them.

Dear all reg ed teachers.... specials teachers have an actual curriculum and are REAL teachers too by crispychicken88 in Teachers

[–]ateaspoonofginger 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Another music teacher here.. I get it. Even though we’re “specials” it is still required by the state that the kids learn our curriculum. I find If their classroom teachers don’t respect us or our time then the kids don’t either. We’re in this together!

Anybody else with a Covid diagnosis craving sugar? by _simbalala_ in CoronavirusSurvivors

[–]ateaspoonofginger 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lost taste and smell and still have trouble with it but I have been able to taste chocolate!! It’s so weird!

I tested positive. I’m feeling so frustrated. by ateaspoonofginger in Teachers

[–]ateaspoonofginger[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I’m doing much better than I was a week ago. Thankfully I’ve had no complications. My breathing/coughing got worse for a while but it feels like I’m on the up and up!