On my way to break, I overheard a group of 6th graders postulating about who they wanted for teachers next year, and had to smile when I heard several say "Mrs S!" and others agreeing earnestly.
On my way back from break, I went over my evaluation with my principal, where, overall, I did really well.
At 2:30, I was summoned to the superintendent’s office.
By 2:40, I was saying "Well, honestly, I wasn’t planning on coming back, anyway."
By 3:00, every middle school teacher, my union president, and two specials teachers had offered their own version of "You’re fucking kidding me."
At 3:45, I was talking to uni guy #1, who is putting my name out to some of his contacts.
At 4:00, I was signing up for fall classes and talking about a lab assistant position that’s due to open in the fall.
By 8:00, I was in my jammies eating eggplant parmesan and trying to stay awake for the Amazing Race tonight.
So, I was told that I will not be nominated for a continuing contract tomorrow. The big thing I danced around a while ago was that my school is doing away with multiage, and reverting to a junior high model, with single subject, unteamed teachers who don’t integrate a damn thing. Just, ERGH. I’m glad I’m leaving, kind of . . . embarrassed, I guess, that it’s not on my terms, but whatever. My kids are not going to be happy. I’m telling them tomorrow, to make sure they know that it’s not THEIR fault, that I’ve decided to leave to pursue other opportunities, tell them about grad school, etc etc. But I KNOW it’s going to suck.
And, deep down, in my unbearable fatigue tonight, I can’t help but think "Maybe this is a sign. Lose your job, gat a baby! Make them feel bad!" Heh. We’ll see. As far as ‘symptoms,’ I’m super tired, but what else is new?
what the CRAP. honestly, I checked the date to see if it was april 1st yet because it just seemed so.. unlikely. it is so obvious to me that you are such a wonderful teacher. your kids will be telling their kids about Mrs. S, their favourite teacher. and they don’t WANT YOU BACK? major eye-rolling.
What the hell? I can’t believe it, but as you already know, your kids will be sad to see you go as will your co-teachers. Administrations are so ridiculous and out of touch. You have so many opportunities ahead of you, this was a great stepping-stone for you. You rule.
That is absolute crap. No wonder you are leaving! You are waaaay too good for them.
After a few years in teaching, I’m beginning to think that the best sign of a great teacher is that their administration doesn’t appreciate a damn thing they do. Screw them, and on to bigger and better things!