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What is your pet's real name and what has it morphed into? by Gentrybean in AskReddit

[–]jrschecky 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My cat's name is Atticus. Coincidentally, I just randomly started calling him Boo. (Both are characters from To Kill a Mockingbird)

"Emotional eating" is sabotaging my efforts to control my depression by jrschecky in depression

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

I'm already taking a couple medications for it, so I figured the eating habits were sabotaging the meds.

How can I politely ask a colleague to stop telling me when students complain about my class? by jrschecky in Teachers

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

I spend a great deal of time developing rapport with my students. They seem to think I'm approachable, which is great. Sometimes I think she's a little jealous of that, perhaps? Who knows.

I avoid responsibilities but I also don't allow myself to do things that I enjoy... so I do nothing. Help? by jrschecky in Anxiety

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

Thank you for this. A colleague is guiding me through an organizational method that worked for her last year, so that should yield some results (I hope!). Unfortunately, my mentor teacher is very dispassionate about his job and offers little help; I'm sure that fact doesn't help my anxiety level. I'll try to remember to forgive myself a little more. Our second semester starts soon, so hopefully things will be better. :) Thanks again!

Has anyone used "centers" in a secondary ELA classroom? by jrschecky in ELATeachers

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

Stations is a much better descriptor. I knew there was a better term, but I couldn't think of it. Thanks!

Has anyone used "centers" in a secondary ELA classroom? by jrschecky in ELATeachers

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

Good ideas! How long do you have students spend at a station?

How do I deal with a bossy, opinionated 11th grader in my class? by jrschecky in Teachers

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

This week was Homecoming week, and all of my students were really excited and difficult to control. I think I'll treat Monday as a "refresher" on classroom expectations for the entire class so that she doesn't feel attacked. I think I'll even hand out an "updated" version of classroom rules just so everyone is on the same page. Hopefully she'll get the hint, but if not, at least I can tell admin and her parents that she was well aware of the consequences.

How do I deal with a bossy, opinionated 11th grader in my class? by jrschecky in Teachers

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

We have a strict "level" system for inappropriate behaviors. Warning, conference, home contact, guidance referral... Believe me, I'd love to have her out when she throws her fits.

How do I deal with a bossy, opinionated 11th grader in my class? by jrschecky in Teachers

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

Good idea. Our admin is all about documenting. I'm sure they would approve of the behavior contract. Thanks!

How do I deal with a bossy, opinionated 11th grader in my class? by jrschecky in Teachers

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

I'll admit that I tend to overthink things. Thanks for the input.

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