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I have an issue, and I was hoping you would be able to give
me some feedback or advice.

Our principal is a bully. He is rude and demeaning, and
the whole staff knows it but everyone is afraid to speak
up. Unfortunately for me, I am not one to keep my mouth
shut. I tend to be a caregiver kind of person, someone who
advocates for respect for all.

First of all, let me give you a clear view of this person,
and if he's on this board, hopefully this will be eye-
opening to him although, in my experience, these sorts of
people are not just unknowingly unprofessional.

I know of at least four times that he has commented to
female teachers about their weight, saying they should not
take the elevator but better opt for the stairs. Now, I
know there might not be a certain rule set in stone about
this kind of comment, but it is offensive. These women,
however, said nothing. (If it would have been ...See More
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Doris On 5/17/10, wsalb wrote: > Good luck! I have taped recordings of being threatened by my admin > (and my union rep smiling and nodding), an entire storage bin full > of verified documentation, two police reports documenting the > harassment (my super was actually cited for disorderly conduct for > his actions toward me-in my classroom...See More
Jun 28, 2010
Empathy Given On 7/31/06, Molly wrote: > > I empathize with you. I was in a very similar situation. I > worked for a principal who was manipulative and lacked any > kind of integrity. He had a few teachers in on his > conspiracy, most of whom were in my department. > > Bullies count on people staying quiet. The only way to fight > a bully...See More
Jul 8, 2010
jacqqueline On 7/31/06, Molly wrote: > > I empathize with you. I was in a very similar situation. I > worked for a principal who was manipulative and lacked any > kind of integrity. He had a few teachers in on his > conspiracy, most of whom were in my department. > > Bullies count on people staying quiet. The only way to fight > a bully...See More
Aug 19, 2010
Beth Murray I am being bully now by my principal. I can't understand how the school board allows this to continue. They just seem to turn a blind head. They know it is happening because they are hearing so much about bully principals from the union. This is not a time to keep turning away. Teachers are getting tired of being belittled and treated less than hum...See More
Dec 15, 2012
Bob If someone is being a bully, roll up your sleeve. Punch them in the gut, then uppercut them in the chi
Mar 24, 2013


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