You all have seen me post about my coworkers before, but today is at the top of my list, furthermore, I'm pmsing so I've been bawling my eyes out since I've been home.
I walk into a meeting regarding my subject (writing) today only to find out that I'm facing a firing squad. Things that didn't even make sense to me...like I'm negative with the kids and yet, there's too much fun in my class going on. How is it possible for these two to co-exist? I was questioned whether or not I was actually using techniques that my team told me to use (which I have repeatedly told them I was), and I was accused of saying that my kids can't write in a meeting earlier this week (have no clue where that came from because I never said that). These accusations among other were lead by "it's been said that you". What a sinking feeling to walk into a "planning session" to be faced with accusations and criticisms. The kicker is that some of these so-called concerns came up months ago, and yet I was just told about them a few weeks before my state testing. So, the people that were talking behind my back can bite me. The people who are either too sensitive and read too much into my frustration, or twisted my words to create something skewed can bite me. The people who will not listen to me and keep adding to my frustrations can bite me. The people who don't understand my teaching style (even though my evaluations prove it to be good) can bite me. And last but certainly not least, the state testing people and "teaching to the test" can bite me.
Sorry for ranting, I'm so angry I could cry and throw-up at the same time
becgris- that's terrible - I can't stand when stuff like that happens. And it is even worse when your evaluations prove that your style works! Maybe these people are jealous or threatened by you because you are doing a good job but your methods vary from theirs? I hope things get better for you
Squeak, glad to hear your feeling better...me, I'm crying over everything. I haven't had it this bad in quite a while...must be stress (I believe it leads to a lot of health problems). Thanks to everyone for the nice thoughts
becgris---those folks in your meeting really do bite.
Do something about that stress sweetie (without adding more stress).
It really will wreck your health. Let them gooooooooo...........Let IT goooooooooo.........
That damned Annette who shows up late for rehearsal every night and whines about being busy and having allergies and does NOT know her lines, can bite me!
There! I feel better now.
All righty then!
That does suck.
