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Teacher Bullying another Teacher

by Jungle44

Sep 24, 2011

I am having a problem with another teacher. The other teacher is making me the target of her bullying. She has the principal visiting my classroom regularly. I have seen this before with another of her "co-workers". She caused the other teacher to have major problems with her career. The Principal tends to side with the bully teacher. I am not worried about the principal visits because I am doing what I should. I am a good teacher with a great reputation. I am just angry that she is doing this to me. I want her to leave me alone but we share the same students and teach in the same grade level. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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Alicia F I have been experiencing the same crisis at the school where I work. I am a second year teacher who teaches honors and ap courses. This is obviously amazing considering how inexperienced I am. However, I also feel I do my job well and the kids are learning. The veteran teachers at the school tend to bully me in terms of criticizing my lesson plans....See More

Oct 12, 2011

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Ben You didn't include enough info. The only solution I'd have is telling the Principal what you told us in your post, and asking the Principal why he/she makes that many visits.

Nov 12, 2011

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Happily Retired Now I went through that years ago as a teacher in my 20's. The bully was old enough to be my mother. I was young and attractive then and she resembled the witch she was. She was mean to the kids and parents that didn't kiss up to her. Actually, that was pretty much how she treated other teachers who could hold their own.

Well, there were a cou...See MoreI went through that years ago as a teacher in my 20's. The bully was old enough to be my mother. I was young and attractive then and she resembled the witch she was. She was mean to the kids and parents that didn't kiss up to her. Actually, that was pretty much how she treated other teachers who could hold their own.

Well, there were a couple of weak young ones who would massage her ego always asking her the way to do things. I never had to resort to that so she hated me. She made constant digs and was totally hateful.

Some older staff members told me she was jealous. At the time, I couldn't believe that given her "experience." Years later I saw the light but it was too late to correct it.

My guess is that your bully is just plain jealous of you! I can't take my own advice now so I hope you will. Hold your head high. Use those classroom observations as an opportunity to strut your stuff. Always smile when the principal comes in. Use an abundance of positive comments and reinforcement with your students, and be very thorough on your explanations. Be sure to call on a variety of students even if they don't have their hands up. Show your principal how will you are building children's self-esteem while you present excellent lessons. I'm willing to bet your bully isn't all that positive with her students. The contrast will show up.

One year, my bully lost 8 of her best students to me. The parents went screaming to the district office because of the teachers attitude and meanness. Her lessons were excellent but her attitude stunk. I wound up with those kids. One little girl who she didn't like did great in my room. The principal said the little girl made a 180 degree turn.

When you are forced to deal with the bully, remain calm. I know it isn't easy. I wish someone would have told me what I'm telling you now, years ago.

Good luck. That is no easy situation.

> I am having a problem with another teacher. The other > teacher is making me the target of her bullying. She has > the principal visiting my classroom regularly. I have seen > this before with another of her "co-workers". She caused > the other teacher to have major problems with her career. > The Principal tends to side with the bully teacher. I am > not worried about the principal visits because I am doing > what I should. I am a good teacher with a great reputation. > I am just angry that she is doing this to me. I want her to > leave me alone but we share the same students and teach in > the same grade level. Any advice would be greatly > appreciated.

Nov 30, 2011

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