One of my best friends and I were sitting around talking and the conversation turned to IEPs. Let me put this in perspective. My friend is a Spec.Ed supervisor and I am a 5th grade teacher. I was discussing how overwhelming IEPs are and the work Spec Ed teachers have, not only writing them, but following through on them, etc…
I have taught for 30+ years, and over the years, I have connected with former students.
On the street, their jobs, emails, and visits. Last year, 3 siblings surprised me with a visit. I had each of them in my classroom. One had graduated from college and was working in D.C, one was in college, and one had just graduated from high school.They not only thanked me, but they talked to my students, gave them some of their wisdom and let them know how fortunate they were to have me.:) A student from one of my 3rd grade classes in the 80’s, found me on Facebook, and remembered her experience in my classroom.READ MORE…
I attended a Panamanian reunion a few years ago, and my Aunt Katherine introduced me to some of her friends. She introduced me as her niece, the principal. I laughed and told her that I was not a principal. She said, “Oh, an assistant principal.” No, not that either. “Well, you will be one some day.” I told her that I wouldn’t because I enjoyed being a classroom teacher. I don’t think she believed me.:) READ MORE
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DIARY OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHER 