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Anon ... Here is What I Think,
By Kerry

as a fellow poster and coming from my own thoughts and experiences.

Disclaimer: This is my opinion only.

You said: "She wouldn't hear about me taking her morning duty . . . assuring me that this was no big deal."
I don't believe people who say this. OF COURSE it was a big deal to the teacher who made the decision to remain outside at recess, because she goes on to say to you, "when I brought my class out to the playground all 3 of the first grade classrooms were already on the playground and there was no adult out there. There was a parent out there and I am appauled that this could happen!" OBVIOUSLY

she's pi$$ed off. I guarantee if she had been the one on duty the parent out there wouldn't have bothered her ... she was mad you weren't there. Never trust someone you barely know who claims to be appalled.

You said: "Being new to the distrist, my co-worker went to the principal anyway." Of course she did. She's clearly a classic $$ kisser.

You said: "in the weekly memo written by the principal - my behavior was placed as an example of what will not be tolerated. . . "Teachers need to be on duty -on time- for their recess duty. Teachers are relying on you to be responsible and trustworthy. Children's safety is at stake. By being late, you are being very unfair to all especially to the person who is required to supervise the playground until you show up. Nothing was written about sending a class out early for recess or sending them out without checking to make sure there is an adult on duty. This was what my co-worker seemed so concerned about when wanting to go to the principal . . . but . . . nothing written on that aspect." Do you REALLY think her goal was to discuss the REAL culprits here, the 1st grade teachers who sent their kids out to recess EARLY, thus demolishing the opportunity for teachers on duty to get out there before the kids? No. She was mad that you took away some of her planning time w/ what she perceived as your lack of consideration to other people. You stepped on her toes, in her mind. Do you think she mentioned anything to the principal other than you not being there when you were supposed to be? I seriously doubt it. Her motivation was to tell the principal you didn't show up and that because of you, her planning time was taken away.

You said: "Our principal is very strong with Character Education - Where is the compassion? The understanding?" He's a principal ... does he even know what these words mean when dealing with an adult? I know I am generalizing here, but, most principals I know and have dealt with are hardly worth much. I have worked with ONE who I simply ADORED. She was a teacher first, and then a principal. She retired after 29 years in the same school as principal. I will never forget her. I WILL however forget all of the other ones I have been unfortunate enough to know.

Anon, suck this up as a learning experience and just get over it already. And, don't bother with the new co-worker. You seem like a nice gal and a good teacher. You've been there a heck of a lot longer. She's not worth your time or energy. And, when she asks for your help, make sure you question her first: "Well, if my suggestions don't work, are you going to tell the principal on me?"

Have a good week!