Ode to Back to School Insanity, by Caroline
Oh how I wish
I could make my paperwork just go
Away.
Oh how I wish
IEP's would come again some other
day.
Lesson plans need to
disappear.
What I need is a listening
ear.
Fifteen hours of work a day is not
enough
This is all crazy-making
stuff.
I am never going to get this
done
I feel like I am the only
one.
I sit at my desk hour after
hour
The expression on my face gets very
sour.
I feel like I am always
behind
Truly I am losing my
mind.
*you may all throw pennies now*
Sincerely, Caroline.
P.s. *edit* (this is Pilgrim) Sure..... Caroline jokes around.
I, however, and about to scream my head off from all the stress we are under and how much we have to do. I swear to God, I cannot take all this pressure.
We have 2 new (young) bosses--- principal/vice principal-- and I have 2 new teachers that I am helping out-- my boss asked me to mentor them, and they haven't ever taught this kind of class before. We have new computer stuff for our lesson plans and meetings and everything to learn how to use. Also I am head of yearbook again; and a webmaster now as well. Plus my vice principal asked me to take pictures (of every staff member) for a secret project. This is in addition to therapy/family stuff/blah blah blah
And would you believe, there is a BUNCH of stuff that Caroline and I have said NO to? Seriously, we are being stretched in so many directions, and more and more people want more and more from us. Its crazy.
Posted by pilgrim | Filed under:
" Teachers are expected to reach unattainable goals with inadequate tools. The miracle is that at times they accomplish this impossible task."
you couldn't pay me enough to be a teacher but i certainly respect you!!
john w