I am an elementary teacher in California. I have experienced the same sort ostracization as you describe and have learned to keep to myself at my school and refrain from sharing my thoughts at staff meetings. Many of my colleagues are bullies. I only stay because I am still allowed a modicum of freedom within my own classroom, and I be…
I am an elementary teacher in California. I have experienced the same sort ostracization as you describe and have learned to keep to myself at my school and refrain from sharing my thoughts at staff meetings. Many of my colleagues are bullies. I only stay because I am still allowed a modicum of freedom within my own classroom, and I believe I am providing a service to my beloved students. I derive a great deal of joy from teaching and nurturing the leaders of tomorrow. I will continue to work for as long as it is feasible, yet I fear for what is coming.
I am an elementary teacher in California. I have experienced the same sort ostracization as you describe and have learned to keep to myself at my school and refrain from sharing my thoughts at staff meetings. Many of my colleagues are bullies. I only stay because I am still allowed a modicum of freedom within my own classroom, and I believe I am providing a service to my beloved students. I derive a great deal of joy from teaching and nurturing the leaders of tomorrow. I will continue to work for as long as it is feasible, yet I fear for what is coming.