Well, the big talk of the town around here is "Who's your teacher?" Understandably so seeing how school officially begins around these crazy parts on August 9th. Yes, those of you who are not familiar with this, it is craziness. Summer has basically just begun and we are already going back to school. Now, we have been out since May 26th so I guess it's fair that we are on our way back!
Now you may wonder why this question may irritate me so, and it's not really the question that bothers me - it is the parent's response to this question that bothers me. I made it a point not to live in the county I teach in. I have also made it a point to stay as far away from the mommy groups around here because of all the smack talk that goes on. I don't really have time for that nonsense. Anyhow, that's important to know because many of the people around here (at my local pool - which I go to EVERY single day) do not know me nor do they even know I am a teacher. I prefer it that way! So as they are talking about this subject right in front of me I grow more and more agitated.
As soon as the question rolls off their tongues the negativity pours out. From listening to the responses the reasons that they "hate" their assigned teachers are all from third party hear say. None of it is from personal experience. It is always "Well, so and so said this about Mr. Cape" Give me a break. Why do we do this? Why set the year up for failure before it even begins? Give the teacher a chance - have a positive attitude towards your child's teacher. Go in with an open mind. If you do this you and your child will have a much better year. Your child can tell whether or not you respect their teacher from the get go! Children pay attention to everything.
Get to know your child's teacher first before making any assumptions. Who knows just because the person down the street had some personality issues with a certain teacher doesn't mean that you won't have the best year of your child's academic career. Keep and open mind. Teachers are truly doing what they do to educate each and every child that walks through their door.
This was short and sweet but I just had to get it off my chest...
Happy Back to School!
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