Re: Please Help: Need a mentor

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On 8/18/09, youtubefan81 wrote:
> Hello. I am a 32 year old, 2nd year, 6th grade world
> history teacher here in north Florida. I am hoping to find
> myself a mentor (master teacher) who would be willing to
> review/correct and critique my lesson plans on a weekly
> basis. I know that I am asking a lot, but teachers I have
> found are very giving people. I sincerely thank you in
> advance.
>
> I have also been made the team leader and I would love
> someone to speak to about this new responsibility in total
> confidence. Im already so frustrated, discouraged and
> overwhelmed. Please dont mistake me for a bad teacher as I
> am not. I have received great evaluations every year. I
> find myself in a very tough situation and Im doing what I
> have been taught and sincerely believe in: pray for the
> strength to persevere and work harder.
>
> Please help.
>
> I just dont have an outlet at my school. The pressure
> visited by the school grade has turned a school with
> already low morale into a toxic and hostile workplace. The
> school received a "D" last year and the admins are already
> threatening to fire teachers.
 

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