Rules For Posting To This Blog and Weekly Blog Question

1. Only use your first name (no last names, addresses, IM screen names, etc.)
2. Show respect and consideration of others when posting and commenting. This includes individuals, students, organizations, political parties, colleagues, etc.
3. Check all posts for spelling and grammar errors before posting.
4. Protect the privacy of others. Gain permission from other people before you write about them. Avoid sharing someone else's last name. Use job titles or pseudonyms when writing about experiences with your co-workers or students.
5. Watch your language. Use politically correct and non-offensive language.
6. Make sure you write about things that are factual.
7. Keep your postings education-oriented. Avoid discussing plans for the weekend, etc.

FINAL BLOG POST - OUR "DAILY TRIPLE" (DUE 12/1).
This week I would like you to use your imagination. You have just won the lottery and will leave your teaching post immediately to travel around the world. As you leave your keys you meet your replacement. You are asked to give this new teacher just ONE piece of advice. What would that be, and why? Enjoy your world expedition!

Blog Post - Week 7
This past week in my own teaching I felt a little disconnected which prompts my question to you, "What was the moment (or moments) when I felt most disconnected or disengaged as a teacher - the moment(s) I said to myself, I'm just going through the motions here?"

Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 6
For the past couple of weeks you have experienced asynchronous online learning (doing modules by yourself). Previously this semester you have experienced synchronous online learning (all together in the Collaborate room). Which do you think is more effective and why do you think that? Which do you like better, and why?

Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 5
This week we have what we call "open mic." You can write a post about anything related to your teaching that you would like responses from your classmates.

Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 4
Here is this week's question: "What was the event that most took me surprise this week - and event that shook me up, caught me off guard, gave me a jolt, or made me unexpectedly happy?"

Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 3
Please write a post about the following question, "In thinking about my past week teaching what is one thing I would do differently, and why?"

Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 2
Please write a post about the following question, " In thinking about my teaching activities this past week, of what do I feel most proud? Why?"

Fall Semester 2016 Blog Post - Week 1
Describe something you used in your program in the first weeks of school that you learned in the summer NTI program. How did it work? Did it get you off to a stronger start than last year?

Monday, February 19, 2007

Beware of principals asking to speak to you in private

I had a very interesting thing happen this week. It was Tuesday, I was just finishing up on CPR certification with my 3rd block students. The bell had just rang and my 4th block students were coming into my room. They were followed by the school principal. He had a very blank look on his face. As he walked past the students, he commented that he needed to speak to me in private and that he would meet me in my office. My heart instantly rose up into my throat and I felt like a student being sent to see the principal. I was scared to death - not sure why, but I was. I quickly grabbed the school nurse, who was still in my room from CPR certification, and had her watch my class. I couldn't move fast enough - to go and see why I needed to be seen IN PRIVATE and IMMEDIATELY. All I kept thinking is "what have I done?" I walked into my office, the principal said "would you please close the door." I think I could feel my heart beating outside of my body. My principal was NOT smiling. I instantly said "what is wrong?" He said, you have done nothing wrong... I just need a favor from you and then began to smile. A wave of RELIEF swept through my body. I was so relieved, I actually had to sit done. My mind then went from one of being scared to one of questioning - what favor? Well, to make a long story short, he needed me to spear head a fund raising event.

But, the reason I was writing this was to relay my total fear. I still am not sure why I was so scared, but I was. I don't know if it was just the thought of making a mistake (which believe me I make plenty) or just the idea of "being sent to the principals office."

I guess the moral would be BEWARE OF PRINCIPALS ASKING TO SPEAK TO YOU IN PRIVATE - I am now the chairperson of the Make A Wish campaign and walk-a-thon for my school.

1 comment:

Jessie H said...

You need to read Jim B's posting for this week. Maybe you two can form a Just Say "No" support group. Yeegads! sounds like you were set up to me. I would would up as the chairperson too! As if you need one more thing to do.