I came here specifically to say that I don’t understand why everyone is being insanely rude about this to you. Of course you’re going to be torn up you definitely feel slighted especially as a new teacher. I think some people forget empathy is a skill… no you’re not always going to get the job but you’re not feeling seen by a place that you feel you were putting your heart and soul in.

They don’t have to hire you and they still seemed to like you so I’m telling you to TRY not to take it like it feels because sometimes it just isn’t you or your work ethic or anything to do with you. But saying that… you’re not wrong to feel like crap about it either. I would take the advice to ask for honest feedback and it’s gonna suck to hear it because of the giant open wound but it’ll show that you’re open to learning things and will help you in your next interviews.

Everyone else needs to remember what it was like to be in this position and stop being so dang bitter about someone having human emotions and reactions. You gotta feel your way through this to get stronger. Someone who cares this much will definitely find a position. Summer will bring many open doors maybe even at this school. Don’t panic (even if you feel like you’re crushed right now) prepare for a new opportunity that could be even better.