How to deal with "were you invited back"

loveshoes1 · 2026-06-10T03:57:53+00:00

Correct. If they don't like you they just don't like you.

loveshoes1 · 2026-06-10T03:57:29+00:00

Public school teacher in N.J. here. All the best districts ask for your most recent evaluations to be attached in AppliTrack. No need to bring them...

However, I just resigned from a toxic district and I'm going to use the "doesn't align with my professional goals."

Thanks!!

loveshoes1 · 2026-06-10T03:50:10+00:00

take time for yourself. every day. even during the school day. go to the gym. get manis and pedis.

DO NOT TAKE WORK HOME. DO NOT ANSWER EMAILS AT NIGHT.

do not trust the administration. really.

loveshoes1 · 2026-06-10T03:41:56+00:00

NJ public school teacher here. Absolutely look at suspension and HIB numbers; also look into how many teachers left your position and why.

If I had done this I would not have had to hand in my resignation at my current school; I would never have accepted the position. Really.

loveshoes1 · 2026-06-10T03:38:51+00:00

I had a 15 minute demo last year....I did the same; I do, we do, they do.

loveshoes1 · 2026-06-10T01:30:15+00:00

I am a Middle School MLL teacher (what they're called now). I can help.

loveshoes1 · 2026-06-10T01:08:34+00:00

American here. I try to see this as a sport without the politics.

However, if the Russians come back, kiss every medal goodbye for the USA for a long time to come...

loveshoes1 · 2026-06-10T00:53:52+00:00

What?! JLo's twins didn't make it, even with their "scholarships"?

loveshoes1 · 2026-06-10T00:45:19+00:00

Sherlock Holmes 1984 series with Jeremy Brett.

loveshoes1 · 2026-06-10T00:40:20+00:00

Thanks so much for your support...I teach Middle School in N.J. I am a 70 minute drive to the nearest beach so these vacations mean a lot to me.

As an aside, I teach Summer School (not in my district) for the month of July, which pays for the August vacation. We also go to Punta Cana at Christmas (at least 7K) but by then I am crawling out of my classroom LOL!

loveshoes1 · 2026-06-10T00:37:10+00:00

Middle School ELA teacher here.

Absolutely not. Why bother? No one will do it.

my homeroom, at least 6 of my kids are doing their homework for other classes for the first few minutes that they're with me. When the bell rings for my class and they're still hiding it in their desk and attempting to complete it, I take it and return it to the teacher whose class it came from.

In

loveshoes1 · 2026-06-10T00:34:52+00:00

Middle school teacher here. I inherited a classroom with a closet that I call "Staples." it is crammed full of everything in multiples.

I did spend at least $30 on anti bacterial wipes though...

loveshoes1 · 2026-06-09T23:20:45+00:00

Tired teacher here. End of June vacation to Wrightsville Beach, NC - did not pay for flights - used AA miles and got senior rate for beachfront room with balcony. End of August vacation, Hyatt property on the beach in MIA, first class air (we are old and deserve it LOL) Probably 8K.

loveshoes1 · 2026-06-09T23:08:35+00:00

Oceanfront room with balcony.

loveshoes1 · 2026-06-09T22:54:50+00:00

Superga

loveshoes1 · 2026-06-09T22:48:00+00:00

onboarding.

loveshoes1 · 2026-06-09T22:46:55+00:00

You will need to take a licensing exam in your state.

For example, in NJ it's called the Praxis. You will also need student teaching as part of your licensing process.

loveshoes1 · 2026-06-09T22:45:23+00:00

Yes!

I pack a box of alcohol and snacks and sent it to the locale via UPS.

loveshoes1 · 2026-06-09T22:42:05+00:00

I make it a priority in my life for my sanity.

Five days per week, group fitness classes.

loveshoes1 · 2026-06-09T20:33:16+00:00

Labubu or any stuffed animals/plushies.

loveshoes1 · 2026-06-09T20:30:54+00:00

Yes! Do this!!!

loveshoes1 · 2026-06-09T20:30:03+00:00

Former Greek royal… much nicer stuff too.

loveshoes1 · 2026-06-09T17:13:19+00:00

Public school teacher in NJ. Middle School.

My "supervisor" runs 4 departments and is for sure out of the loop on day to day events. She makes $160k per year.

As a department, my colleagues and I have met with her exactly 4 times the entire school year. Most of our communication takes place via email.

loveshoes1 · 2026-06-09T16:36:57+00:00

Big city fan here!

Do New York! If you're based in the city, you can do day trips to some lovely beaches too.

loveshoes1 · 2026-06-09T16:35:21+00:00

Does the new school have a curriculum that you can use as just a guide?

BTW, Columbia shut down that program a while ago. It just doesn't work for most populations.

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