Educators with PRIDE Unite - Page 6

spritzerJ · 08-28-2012, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Chancie

I was happy to read both of your posts.

I hope some other teachers will share their experiences too.

Today was my first day with ninth graders.

I planned a nice hands on activity

And I learned a lot about where my students are at.

Don't worry. We administer plenty of norm referenced tests, but

For me, nothing beats checking in while we work.

Seniors start tomorrow, and

Because of a whole series of beaurocratic snafus,

I don't know who will be in my robotics class.

Agreed! Checking in while we work or real time assessment is so wonderful.

Mrs Arcstriker · 08-28-2012, 11:09 PM

I've been an educator for over 12 years and I have a hard time saying that because I am really just a nurse and not a teacher. I teach adult-ed at a local community college and I run the largest nurse-aide training program in the state of ct community college system.

Because I am not trained to teach and I only hold a bachelor's degree in nursing I feel overshadowed by the professional teachers and profs around me.

Taking this into consideration, my outness in the community college system is mostly insidious. Of course I am out to my collegues and to the community at large. The big reveal is always when my lecture style turns personal. Because nursing encompasses all things social and family, there always comes a time when my status as a woman married to a "woman" comes into play. I start half a dozen of my own classes each year and I oversee another 18+...and every time that first casual discussion comes up I hold my breath and hope my class doesn't leave for a bathroom break and not come back.

My internalized fear is always unfounded and I've always had nothing but support. The only awkward issue is that almost always there is a person who must "come out" to me and tell me about their gay/les/bi experience. This is usually a married person who must tell me of their one drunken same-sex experience and I never know how to respond to that. The openly GLBT people in my class never need to share with me, but there are the outlyers that I cannot peg. Does this ever happen to any of you?

Martina · 08-28-2012, 11:19 PM

I had a "where is the wine" day today. A very anxious mom projected a lot of anxiety into me. She wasn't angry. Anyway, whew. My eye was practically twitching when she left. It's amazing how much anxiety people can transfer onto others.

bkisbutchenuff · 08-29-2012, 12:32 PM

Best news I've gotten in a LONG time....!!!!Superintendent resigned - effective Sept. 30!!!! A-Hole go away!!!!

RNguy · 08-29-2012, 12:41 PM

Yayyyyy for teachers !!!!!! Much respect for you all and thank you for all you do .
When I was in the 6th grade , I had a teacher who told me I would never amount to anything and I was stupid.
She had a massive stroke a couple years ago and who was her nurse ????

me , her stupid student who wouldn't amount to anything Haha.

spritzerJ · 08-29-2012, 05:04 PM

Day 2 was much better. Cooler weather and cooler heads all around. Administration stepped up and was clear. This will be fun... I am going to relax and let the process work.

bkisbutchenuff · 08-29-2012, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by RNguy

Yayyyyy for teachers !!!!!! Much respect for you all and thank you for all you do .
When I was in the 6th grade , I had a teacher who told me I would never amount to anything and I was stupid.
She had a massive stroke a couple years ago and who was her nurse ????

me , her stupid student who wouldn't amount to anything Haha.

WTG RNguy! I'm always careful what I say...you never know what kind of impact it will have on them...of course, I spent the first 20 yrs growing up being told I would never be anything...well...I beg to differ...and when my Dad was sick...who did he have to rely on - who was his care taker?...'Ms. You'll never amount to anything'...

Martina · 08-29-2012, 08:25 PM

My caseload is growing, and I am having more typical real teaching problems. I wish there were the resources to lift these kids OUT of their worlds and show them the big beautiful terrifying world beyond for just a second so they'd know what is out there for them, if they want it.

Martina · 08-29-2012, 08:50 PM

ACLU talking points on Schools as a pipeline to prisin

http://www.aclu.org/racial-justice/s...talking-points

bkisbutchenuff · 08-30-2012, 02:45 AM

What a week...some better - but still a mess. I guess the difference between last week and this week - self resolution....I will do what I can, with what I have, as I can....everyone is now aware of the ridiculous conditions - still no chairs, Gen. music resources and MINIMUM playing time for the orchestra students, etc. .... I'm at 188 students yesterday - but growing. My admin. has made it clear that all they want is me to hold the fort down and see what happens as a result of the Super.'s resignation....
Yesterday - we lost 4 more teachers including one who is a bff of mine. She was promoted to a county facilitator and the others were placed in different schools...the man (a-hole) who created all this resigns...I was so happy to hear that and have felt it was coming...Now - if our board will not spend millions doing a search and choose someone locally who has a vested interest in our district and what's truly best for the students - we may actually salvage something good this year....either way - I still have my plan....

on a lighter note:

Hang in there...almost TGIF!!!!

Chancie · 09-01-2012, 11:23 AM

I survived the first week!

I have two ninth grade classes and one senior class.

On the alternating weeks, I have three tenth grade classes.

A lot of those kids have been stopping by to say 'hey', and

That feels really good.

Everything has gone smoothly except for some glitches with ordering materials.

I did have to order 20 practice solder kits with my own credit card, but

I know I will get reimbursed.

I have a three day weekend and Pete didn't have to work today.

I sat in a cafe to get some grading done while my faithful Pete shopped at the coop.

Right now, I am really happy to be the teacher I am.

lusciouskiwi · 09-03-2012, 12:02 AM

Not that all teachers are Miss or Ms

Martina · 09-03-2012, 12:15 AM

A dating site I am on sent me a few possibilities via email. I always look at them even though I am not looking to date right now.

ANYWAY, this one woman seemed way cool until I saw that she was a retired Special Education administrator. LOL. Not in this lifetime. I know some wonderful people who are or were administrators. But there ain't no red flag like that one as far as I am concerned.

bkisbutchenuff · 09-04-2012, 02:17 AM

I so enjoyed this three day weekend...back to the masses today...I'm stilling putting trust and faith in the powers that be, to follow through with their promises of assistance in the mess they created....

lusciouskiwi · 09-04-2012, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by bkisbutchenuff

I so enjoyed this three day weekend...back to the masses today...I'm stilling putting trust and faith in the powers that be, to follow through with their promises of assistance in the mess they created....

Good luck!

Soon · 09-04-2012, 03:40 AM

First day back

Cheers to my fellow educators!

bkisbutchenuff · 09-04-2012, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Soon

First day back

Cheers to my fellow educators!

Have a great day! Best wishes!

spritzerJ · 09-04-2012, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Soon

First day back

Cheers to my fellow educators!

Have a fabulous 1st day Soon! Hugs and beverage of your choice!

spritzerJ · 09-04-2012, 04:02 AM

Week 2 is 4 days long. We add making our own lunches to the daily back to school routine! I spent lots of my weekend organizing for work. I need to make my schedule but waiting on some feedback from teachers. Time to start getting baseline assessments on kids and their goals. Yee haw! We will make goal setting fun this year!

bkisbutchenuff · 09-04-2012, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by spritzerJ

Week 2 is 4 days long. We add making our own lunches to the daily back to school routine! I spent lots of my weekend organizing for work. I need to make my schedule but waiting on some feedback from teachers. Time to start getting baseline assessments on kids and their goals. Yee haw! We will make goal setting fun this year!

Hope you have a great week!

08-29-2012, 12:32 PM	#104
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08-30-2012, 02:45 AM	#110
bkisbutchenuff PPoA - Southern Gentle Butch How Do You Identify?: BOI/Butch/Daddy Preferred Pronoun?: she, her, he, him, handsome, Daddy Relationship Status: Single. 😉 Join Date: May 2011 Location: GA Posts: 2,398 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 14,071 Thanked 10,845 Times in 2,247 Posts Rep Power: 21474851	What a week...some better - but still a mess. I guess the difference between last week and this week - self resolution....I will do what I can, with what I have, as I can....everyone is now aware of the ridiculous conditions - still no chairs, Gen. music resources and MINIMUM playing time for the orchestra students, etc. .... I'm at 188 students yesterday - but growing. My admin. has made it clear that all they want is me to hold the fort down and see what happens as a result of the Super.'s resignation.... Yesterday - we lost 4 more teachers including one who is a bff of mine. She was promoted to a county facilitator and the others were placed in different schools...the man (a-hole) who created all this resigns...I was so happy to hear that and have felt it was coming...Now - if our board will not spend millions doing a search and choose someone locally who has a vested interest in our district and what's truly best for the students - we may actually salvage something good this year....either way - I still have my plan.... on a lighter note: Hang in there...almost TGIF!!!! __________________ BK "We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand." Randy Pausch.

09-03-2012, 12:02 AM	#112
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09-04-2012, 02:17 AM	#114
bkisbutchenuff PPoA - Southern Gentle Butch How Do You Identify?: BOI/Butch/Daddy Preferred Pronoun?: she, her, he, him, handsome, Daddy Relationship Status: Single. 😉 Join Date: May 2011 Location: GA Posts: 2,398 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 14,071 Thanked 10,845 Times in 2,247 Posts Rep Power: 21474851	I so enjoyed this three day weekend...back to the masses today...I'm stilling putting trust and faith in the powers that be, to follow through with their promises of assistance in the mess they created.... __________________ BK "We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand." Randy Pausch.

08-28-2012, 11:09 PM	#102
Mrs Arcstriker Timed Out How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: her, she...female ones... Relationship Status: married to Arcstriker Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: CT Posts: 143 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 37 Thanked 407 Times in 100 Posts Rep Power: 0	I've been an educator for over 12 years and I have a hard time saying that because I am really just a nurse and not a teacher. I teach adult-ed at a local community college and I run the largest nurse-aide training program in the state of ct community college system. Because I am not trained to teach and I only hold a bachelor's degree in nursing I feel overshadowed by the professional teachers and profs around me. Taking this into consideration, my outness in the community college system is mostly insidious. Of course I am out to my collegues and to the community at large. The big reveal is always when my lecture style turns personal. Because nursing encompasses all things social and family, there always comes a time when my status as a woman married to a "woman" comes into play. I start half a dozen of my own classes each year and I oversee another 18+...and every time that first casual discussion comes up I hold my breath and hope my class doesn't leave for a bathroom break and not come back. My internalized fear is always unfounded and I've always had nothing but support. The only awkward issue is that almost always there is a person who must "come out" to me and tell me about their gay/les/bi experience. This is usually a married person who must tell me of their one drunken same-sex experience and I never know how to respond to that. The openly GLBT people in my class never need to share with me, but there are the outlyers that I cannot peg. Does this ever happen to any of you?

08-28-2012, 11:19 PM	#103
Martina Senior Member How Do You Identify?: * Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: * Posts: 4,999 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,409 Thanked 18,366 Times in 4,171 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	I had a "where is the wine" day today. A very anxious mom projected a lot of anxiety into me. She wasn't angry. Anyway, whew. My eye was practically twitching when she left. It's amazing how much anxiety people can transfer onto others.

08-29-2012, 05:04 PM	#106
spritzerJ Timed Out - Permanent How Do You Identify?: Queer (gender), female (biological marker) Preferred Pronoun?: she will work as a default. Relationship Status: engaged to jac until 8/10/14 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Maine Posts: 3,154 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 30,307 Thanked 15,802 Times in 2,905 Posts Rep Power: 0	Day 2 was much better. Cooler weather and cooler heads all around. Administration stepped up and was clear. This will be fun... I am going to relax and let the process work.

08-29-2012, 08:25 PM	#108
Martina Senior Member How Do You Identify?: * Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: * Posts: 4,999 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,409 Thanked 18,366 Times in 4,171 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	My caseload is growing, and I am having more typical real teaching problems. I wish there were the resources to lift these kids OUT of their worlds and show them the big beautiful terrifying world beyond for just a second so they'd know what is out there for them, if they want it.

08-29-2012, 08:50 PM	#109
Martina Senior Member How Do You Identify?: * Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: * Posts: 4,999 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,409 Thanked 18,366 Times in 4,171 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	ACLU talking points on Schools as a pipeline to prisin http://www.aclu.org/racial-justice/s...talking-points

09-01-2012, 11:23 AM	#111
Chancie Senior Member How Do You Identify?: queer femme-inist Relationship Status: I'm lucky. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Western Mass Posts: 3,697 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,219 Thanked 14,354 Times in 2,670 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	I survived the first week! I have two ninth grade classes and one senior class. On the alternating weeks, I have three tenth grade classes. A lot of those kids have been stopping by to say 'hey', and That feels really good. Everything has gone smoothly except for some glitches with ordering materials. I did have to order 20 practice solder kits with my own credit card, but I know I will get reimbursed. I have a three day weekend and Pete didn't have to work today. I sat in a cafe to get some grading done while my faithful Pete shopped at the coop. Right now, I am really happy to be the teacher I am.

09-03-2012, 12:15 AM	#113
Martina Senior Member How Do You Identify?: * Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: * Posts: 4,999 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,409 Thanked 18,366 Times in 4,171 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	A dating site I am on sent me a few possibilities via email. I always look at them even though I am not looking to date right now. ANYWAY, this one woman seemed way cool until I saw that she was a retired Special Education administrator. LOL. Not in this lifetime. I know some wonderful people who are or were administrators. But there ain't no red flag like that one as far as I am concerned.

09-04-2012, 03:40 AM	#116
Soon Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: femme Relationship Status: attached Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: . Posts: 6,896 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,046 Thanked 13,118 Times in 3,391 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	First day back Cheers to my fellow educators!

09-04-2012, 04:02 AM	#119
spritzerJ Timed Out - Permanent How Do You Identify?: Queer (gender), female (biological marker) Preferred Pronoun?: she will work as a default. Relationship Status: engaged to jac until 8/10/14 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Maine Posts: 3,154 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 30,307 Thanked 15,802 Times in 2,905 Posts Rep Power: 0	Week 2 is 4 days long. We add making our own lunches to the daily back to school routine! I spent lots of my weekend organizing for work. I need to make my schedule but waiting on some feedback from teachers. Time to start getting baseline assessments on kids and their goals. Yee haw! We will make goal setting fun this year!