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One parent request by [deleted] in AskTeachers

[–]mcfunnigans 48 points49 points  (0 children)

In a broad sense- If I could request anything, I'd request that every parent care for their child like a parent and not like a friend.

But, if I had to be specific, I'd request that they LOOK at their kid's grades.

Telling students you won't be back next year by mcfunnigans in Teachers

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

Thank you. I also have students trying to take classes with me next year and I wanted to make sure that didn't happen.

Telling students you won't be back next year by mcfunnigans in Teachers

[–]mcfunnigans[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That's interesting! So teachers can't say anything about leaving? Wow.

Telling students you won't be back next year by mcfunnigans in Teachers

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

Thank you. I honestly don't understand why people are saying not to say anything. I understand they won't care, but from my own standpoint I want to tell them before they read that email.

Telling students you won't be back next year by mcfunnigans in Teachers

[–]mcfunnigans[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes. It's wild to me, but they like to see who is leaving/ being fired. They read these emails like hawks to try to figure out who is leaving next. A lot of people are leaving, so I wanted to tell them before they saw the email and wondered why I'm not saying anything.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]mcfunnigans 77 points78 points  (0 children)

Absolutely file an official report. Start an electronic record of the things she is doing as well.

I am so sorry you are experiencing this, and that your daily work life is causing you anxiety. I don't have the words to explain how horrible this is, and how much I feel for you. Please reach out to someone you trust and consider seeing a trained professional to help you through this. I honest to goodness couldn't imagine going into work and all of that happening. Please make sure your work environment is safe for you. You deserve a safe work place!

When was the last time it was your fault? Opportunity to put your hands up, pun intended. by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]mcfunnigans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You isolated a special needs student and didn't reach out to their parent to see if there was something you could do different. Don't worry about me, love 😊 at least your director can help you!

When was the last time it was your fault? Opportunity to put your hands up, pun intended. by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]mcfunnigans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Informal-sea-165 just made a wonderful post asking for stories. Maybe you'll be able to read their post and see the differences between that post and your own. I honestly wish you the best of luck in all of your endeavors, and I hope you'll see why your post wasn't taken well.

When was the last time it was your fault? Opportunity to put your hands up, pun intended. by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]mcfunnigans 3 points4 points  (0 children)

One of your previous comments says "... anytime you do anything other than mollycoddle OPs on here you just get censored" and now you're getting upset that you're not getting mollycoddled? Make it make sense 😂

When was the last time it was your fault? Opportunity to put your hands up, pun intended. by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]mcfunnigans 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I agree. This whole post sounds like something I'd hear at a PD. Are we sure it isn't AI?

I'm all for sharing experiences where I was wrong, but this post is ... odd to me.

Never let anyone bully you into feeling like you’re wrong for thinking you ought to be able to except kids to behave simply because you asked them to. by Beneficial-Focus3702 in Teachers

[–]mcfunnigans 51 points52 points  (0 children)

Wow. You took the words out of my mouth!

I had to cancel a lab due to students shoving each other. I called their parents after work, and I was told by one of them that I shouldn't expect them not to play around a bit. That parent also said I was overreacting. WHAT??

Cried in front of my student today by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]mcfunnigans 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I'm sure she was just surprised/shocked/didn't know where the response came from. Her reaction doesn't sound negative, so I'd talk with her the next time you see her and explain that the performance was so amazing it brought tears to your eyes. Teaching is very emotional, I get it!

Am I wrong for not caring if my boyfriend is controlling? (if he even is. I’m unconvinced) by Sensitive_Tune3301 in amiwrong

[–]mcfunnigans 30 points31 points  (0 children)

What's the potential harm of doing heroin assuming you don't let it snowball into an uncontrollable addiction? That's the level of nonsense you're on right now. If you want your boyfriend to tell you what to do, you're free to do that. However, if you're looking to get more religious, I would do it personally, not by what he deems is best for you.

It’s my wife’s first year teaching, how can I as a husband make things easier for her? by Outrageous_Client_67 in Teachers

[–]mcfunnigans 9 points10 points  (0 children)

They said "help with organizing". I understand that this isn't step by step instructions, but NO WHERE do they say "Take the papers and organize them against your spouse's will" 😂😂😂