I know this teacher at a school, somewhere here in these great United States, who had a child to bite her. This child, apparently, is known for causing havoc in his school building and this teacher has been advocating for this child to get help. Nominal help was provided, but based on her accounts, it seems to be extremely limited at best and not very effective, overall. The incident was written up and when the teacher went to follow up, she was told, and I quote, "calm down." Apparently, this principal uses such phrases all the time whenever teachers have concerns and bring them to him/her.
I wonder if the child were to bite this principal, if s/he would be so calm, cool, and collected?
Hmm...
Some call me "Flem"
- Dr. Stephen R. Flemming
- I'm an elementary school teacher turned high school English teacher, School-Based Teacher Leader (SBTL), and adjunct professor here in Philly. These posts are the views, as I see them, from room 105, my first classroom number. Enjoy, engage, and share!
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