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I have previously stated I am a teacher. I teach middle school age kids at a private school. Parents, here is a message for you -- please do not treat your child's teacher like an idiot. I cannot tell you how many times I get emails or messages from parents who seem to think I don't have a clue what I am doing. They second guess my judgement, question my grading and talk to me like I am a 3 year old. Yet, I am entrusted with their children all day every day. Here's a tip -- give your child's teacher some credit. Many of us actually have masters degrees and years of experience in our profession. Try listening to the teacher for a change and realize maybe, your baby isn't as perfect as you think. Maybe, once in a while say "thank you" to your child's teacher. Most of us love what we do (we certainly don't do it for the incredible salaries we are paid) and look forward to the challenges and craziness each day brings. Tomorrow when you take your child to school -- stop and tell the teacher you appreciate what they give up to educate your child. It will make their day!
TIAD,
Judy Monroe
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Posted by JudyMonroe on 2007-10-29 18:12:58 | Rating: | Views: 66
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Dear Judy,
Wow I didn't know that you are a teacher. ( God what a hard job)
It's appauling what parents do or not do when it's their kids that are really needing the guidance.
I don't understand how they can be so obliviuos to the awesome responcibility they have placed upon you, and then they blame you for their kids performance. ( or lack of)
When I was going to school, our teachers were allowed to paddle us if we behaved badly enough, and there were many times I was sent to my counselers office becasue of my anticks.
His name was Mr, Hartzel, and we had a great relationship and I thank God that he was who he was.
I actually would enter his office and he would be shaking his head with disappointment. I would cross the room and even at fifteen I would sit on his lap and tell him that it everything was okay, and not to feel bad that he was going have to paddle me for my behaviour.
When my children were in school, I was one of those really invovled fathers as I kept up with my kids day to day performance and volunteered my time for their extra activities.
I was blessed with two kids who did very well in school, and I honestly believe that they excelled because of my invovlement.
I could see all around me how the teachers took the most complaining by the parents who were least invovled with their kids.
It was as if the kids that were the worst, had the parents that complained the loudest.
They seemed to only get invovled when their kids were flunking out and then they blamed the teacher.
We just had a televised case where approximately 140 kids out of a graduating class of about 1500 were protesting because the kids failed the state graduation qualifying tests, and they were not allowed to wear the cap and gown, and they were not allowed to go up to receive their diploma's along with their classmates.
I could only think to myself where was all this involvement when the kids were not doing their homework, or studying to take the exam.
Some of the parents were most aggitated because their kid only failed the test by five or ten points and should be special consideration.
To them I say, B---S---, failed is failed.
I realize that they are upset for their kids, but where were they when their kids were out hanging with their gangs and not studying?
We the parents place way too much responsibility upon you our teachers and then we tie your hands so it's difficult to the point where you are lucky if you can just maintain discipline in your classrooms.
Certainly you don't get paid a fair salary for all the hours you dedicate to your positions, and then if there is a levy on the ballot just to keep a school open, we vote it down because our kids are not worth sacrificing this years vacation for their education.
Oh yes Judy, there are some of us who every night say a small prayer for those of you who take on such a hard and unrewarding job.
It is my firm belief that your pay should be on par with those ceo's who make money for nothing more than linning other people's pockets, becasue when it comes right down to it: It is people like you who truley are our future!
Thank You for all you have done for our children, and I know that you will continue to do.
I still love each and every memory with Mr. Hartzel and if weren't for people like him, I shudder to think of what or where I would be today.
So here is my heart felt Thanks!
Love & Peace,
jwcj
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Posted by jwcj
on 2007-10-29 19:15:18
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It's those same parents that are in essense teaching their perfect children that not respecting people is acceptible. Some people just shouldn't breed!
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Posted by WannaMama
on 2007-10-30 14:22:19
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