College is my only job now and I go in with a smile on my face. I have the best of both worlds. I haven't lost the classroom experience, only the crap that used to go with it. My class, a wonderful group of pre-calculus students is capped at 28 students. At present, there are 17 on register and 13 attended the first class. I feel like I moved from the slums (high school) to Beverly Hills.I am not alone in feeling this way. I ran into two former colleagues last night. Even after working a full day they were both all smiles at the college. They know they are working in a place where they are appreciated. They know they are valued by their students and the administration. And, this appreciation gets passed along to their students.
I know I've wrote this a zillion times before, but I can't help but write it again. School administrators could get their staffs to work so much better if they treated them better.But,this is something not taught in Administration 101.
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I thought I would pass along the goodbye letter my former principal sent out last week after her resignation:
Dear Staff:
I can't believe after 9 years the time here has come to an end. Many of us have become friends, and many of us are here as acquaintances. I know we don't always get along. I know I can be a bitch. I am a bitch because I know you can do it. I know you can always try harder. I know that I pushed you because you can do it. I have enjoyed mentoring all of you over the years and look forward to staying in contact in the future. You can find me on facebook under my name. We can now be friends since I am not your boss. I feel like a mother to so many of you.
I thank you for your allowing me into your lives over the past years. It is you that has helped prepare me for my new experience in life.
My cell phone is ***********
Call me for anything you need. I don't bite. I only bite food.
Signed,
Former Principal
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That is what my former boss sent out over district email a few weeks back - only thing changed was the phone number and left out her name.
I thought I would pass along the goodbye letter my former principal sent out last week after her resignation:
Dear Staff:
I can't believe after 9 years the time here has come to an end. Many of us have become friends, and many of us are here as acquaintances. I know we don't always get along. I know I can be a bitch. I am a bitch because I know you can do it. I know you can always try harder. I know that I pushed you because you can do it. I have enjoyed mentoring all of you over the years and look forward to staying in contact in the future. You can find me on facebook under my name. We can now be friends since I am not your boss. I feel like a mother to so many of you.
I thank you for your allowing me into your lives over the past years. It is you that has helped prepare me for my new experience in life.
My cell phone is ***********
Call me for anything you need. I don't bite. I only bite food.
Signed,
Former Principal
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That is what my former boss sent out over district email a few weeks back - only thing changed was the phone number and left out her name.
Every time I read one of these posts, I can't help but feel a little jealous. But, at the same time, I could NOT be happier for you!!!
Can you get me an interview at your school? i will work very hard, and I have credentials. . . . .
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