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Rude People
By Patty
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First of all, never underestimate the power of speaking up for yourself. People get away with what you let them get away with. However, there are those snakes in the grass that we must avoid completely. These are the people| you never speak to one on one, because they misconstrue every word you speak. Here's my suggestion. One, you and the other teacher speak with your principal. Tell your principal that she is disruptive, unthoughtful, and rude, but say it nicely. For example, you would say to your principal "I'm concerned that she's unaware of the problems that her words and actions have created, because |
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I would hate to think that a new teacher would be this disrespectful to other teachers who hope to embrace and aid her, should the need arise. I'd speak to her myself, but she appears to be overly defensive, and I understand that the first year teaching could put anyone on edge. Could you drop a few subtle suggestions" This way you're not seen as being spiteful. But if you feel this approach won't work. Drop your administration an anonymous letter. Mail without an a return address and remember to express concern not spite. Spite makes you look vicious, rather than your enemy. The first approach depends on how you feel your principal will respond, and remember it always helps to have allies. "The enemy of my enemy is my friend."Bring along others who feel the same as yourself, but don't blatantly seek them out, that can cause trouble. Good luck
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