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Did any of you have to take maternity leave at the beginning of the school year? Was it challenging. I know that I shouldn't, but I am afraid that I will inconvenience everyone if I do. Please let me know about your experiences. Thanks!
ESH I am wondering the same thing. I am due in June and I work for a private school. I am concerned they will try to deny me leave since I am not having the baby during the academic year. Has anyone taken FMLA as maternity leave?
Nov 18, 2008
Mary I took a six week maternity leave when I had a baby on August 9th. The teacher who covered for me had been a student teacher in my room the semester before so it seemed easier than my other two maternity leaves which were at the end of the year. We set the room up together and made up lesson plans for the first week. She was responsible for the res...See More
Dec 4, 2008
suzy Oh my...do not worry about that. Your life and a baby come first. Everyone adapts at work. I know my experience has been that teaching is a way of life rather than a job...however..it really is a job and the life you want takes precedence? precidence?. (did I spell that correctly?) don't worry about it. just live your life and it all works out. hav...See More
Dec 4, 2008


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