On 11/05/09, Eric7100 wrote:
> I'm not going to repeat all that I said before about my
> recent 2nd grade LTS position that I was screwed out of by
> a FORMER principal who gave me a negative reference. If
> you didn't read about it before, you can find it a few
> posts down.
>
> I just wanted to give an update by saying that I have
> continued to be in the position until the principal found a
> permanent teacher, which is all of this week (totaling 12
> days). Everything has gone extremely well, and the
> students have responded to me at such a high level that I
> can't even put it into words.
>
> The principal has continued to thank me for my
> contributions to the position, including today as he
> brought in the new hiree to observe the class. He
> continues to remain firm that he can't hire me because of
> my negative reference from my former principal, even though
> it was completely unjustified. I went through hell with
> this woman last year.
>
> I have been in contact with my union rep from last year,
> and he told me that he spoke to the superintendent of last
> year's school district, who is now backing up his principal
> despite offering me a positive recommendation at the time.
> My union rep believes that my former principal may have
> said more than she was supposed to (opinions versus hard
> facts), and that it probably constitutes defamation of
> character. But since there is no way to prove what she is
> telling prospective employers, he strongly suggested that I
> don't spend my money on a lawyer.
>
> Furthermore, he said that I shouldn't leave last year's
> experience off my resume, because that is considered
> falsifying information, and if caught, that is a felony.
>
> So, after consultation with family members, I have decided
> to leave the profession. I hate to do this because it's
> all that I ever wanted to do, especially my dream grade
> (2nd grade). Everything was going so well. I had moved on
> from a very bad experience last year, and I had impressed
> very many people.
>
> I just can't take the weight that is on my shoulder of
> trying to fight this situation anymore. My former
> principal has ruined my career, and my life. One person
> against all the others - that is all that it took. At this
> point, I am finding it more comforting to just give up.
>
> I will not be posting here anymore. I am sorry that it had
> to come to this. Thank you to all of you who actually
> replied to my original post(s) and offered your support.
>
> May you touch many little hearts along the way, as you
> create your magic and help shape the future.

Eric,

You are raw. You are hurt. You want to kick something like a
little kid. Don't ever give up on your dream.

A little perspective, one monkey doesn't stop the show. Forget
the p for there are so many districts out there just waiting
for a wonderful teacher like yourself. Try another level if
you desire. I didn't care for middle, and still don't, so what?

You are going to land on your feet like a pussy cat. They have
9 lives, lol.
Feel better--------- Lafemme

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