I am currently in English 1302 at Lonestar College in Houston. I am in need of some feedback for my paper that is due soon. I am writing about gender bias in the field of education. Can anyone that has had any experience with this type of thing please respond their experience that I may include in my paper? You can remain anonymous. Thank you
Our team tries to come up with solutions to no avail or support. We are constantly belittled by admin and spoken to like we are idiots. They constantly tell us what we are doing wrong instead of trying to help with solutions. On top of this, there is absolutely no respect for women.
It is literally making me sick to think about going to work each day. My migraines that were gone for two years are back, I'm constantly sick to my stomach, and my anxiety is through the roof. I have also cried more in half a year than 6 years at my other position.
LindaM, so sorry you are having such a rough go of this. While you decide what to do long term, I join Rukshana in offering some coping techniques. Otis Kriegel has been teaching for the past 15 years throughout the country, all grades, lots of experience that he's passed on at conferences and workshops to hundreds of new and veteran teachers alike--as ...See MoreM, so sorry you are having such a rough go of this. While you decide what to do long term, I join Rukshana in offering some coping techniques. Otis Kriegel has been teaching for the past 15 years throughout the country, all grades, lots of experience that he's passed on at conferences and workshops to hundreds of new and veteran teachers alike--as well as consulted with educational administrators and principals. He's although an author. He says that when in comes to administrators and principals, they want you to ask for help as a new teacher, but only after you've tried at least three different ways to cope. Google his article "3 Tips for Building a Better Relationship with Your School's Principal." So, here's how you can get started on that: Google and Read Jill Eulberg's article (also a veteran teacher who's worked with special education kids) "6 Tips for Skillfully Managing Extreme Student Behaviors." And of course, it's understandable your stress is very high. Try some coping techniques based on some solid research: Google and Read "9 Stress Management Strategies Every Teacher Needs to Know." I hope these ideas give you the support you need right now, where it seems you can't find it anywhere else. Finally, Google, Read and Use: "The Definitive Checklist for Teachers to Get from January to July with Ease." It's designed to help you maintain sanity until the end of the year by helping you remember some of the major tasks you need to do before you leave the classroom for the year. Good luck with all of this and hang in there. If it's any help, teachers are needed. There are teacher shortages throughout the country.
LindaM, just noticed a prior post a couple of weeks ago that you've decided to leave the school after all, and give your notice to leave. If you haven't left quite yet, or something changed, I hope the articles I mentioned will help in the meantime. All the best to you!