Disappearing Teachers

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:One was fired right before school started. One fired around winter. 2 left because they were relocating. 1 left because of some conflict with admin.

So 5 that I know of.

That seems high. Is this the Bullis lower school turnover that others on this post have commented on?

Bullis has had several so far this year, not just in the lower school. Agree with the poster above that this should not be normalized.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:One was fired right before school started. One fired around winter. 2 left because they were relocating. 1 left because of some conflict with admin.

So 5 that I know of.

That seems high. Is this the Bullis lower school turnover that others on this post have commented on?

Bullis has had several so far this year, not just in the lower school. Agree with the poster above that this should not be normalized.

Disgruntled Bullis teacher strikes again. The only people you’re convincing is your little group of co-horts.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:One was fired right before school started. One fired around winter. 2 left because they were relocating. 1 left because of some conflict with admin.

So 5 that I know of.

That seems high. Is this the Bullis lower school turnover that others on this post have commented on?

Bullis has had several so far this year, not just in the lower school. Agree with the poster above that this should not be normalized.

Disgruntled Bullis teacher strikes again. The only people you’re convincing is your little group of co-horts.

Sounds like the problem is you, not the above teacher.

[Anonymous]

I will tell you it’s also the kids and their terrible behavior, even at private schools. That said they are kids and COULD be directed but…

Admin and parents enable their bad behavior and teachers cannot teach.

Speaking from experience.

[Anonymous]

The common thread - admin.

Admin enable poor behavior from students.

Admin fail to support teachers and the school’s academic program.

I would be ashamed to helm a spineless academic program that can’t withstand scrutiny from people outside of the profession.

If a school has been open for decades there should something well-developed and worthy of defense.

But it seems like $$$ matters more than running a program with integrity.

[Anonymous]

People pay for a quality academic program. For 50k the program should have integrity.
For that to happen, parents and biased third parties need to be kept at arms length on certain issues. Only possible if admin perform their roles well.

[Anonymous]

No disappearing teachers at our school this year.

Last year, 4 between October and April.

Admin has stepped up and put division heads on notice. Parents notified of changing standards. Teachers feel supported and seem way happier. There is one really awful class of parents/kids to graduate and then things will shift in a positive way. It’s a relief as a parent!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This is going to start being a new normal. Teachers (yes even private school teachers) are overworked and underpaid. Little support from admin and picked apart from enough parents that it’s not worth it to stay.

Start normalizing it. Your children will be fine.

There’s a problem with the “start normalizing it” part.

People generally leave bad bosses and stay for good ones. We should be telling administrators to shape up.

Part of running a school is supporting your teachers, creating an environment where they have resources, feel safe and have a voice, one where they can continue to grow professionally. This puts teachers in the best position to serve the students.

But in certain schools, teachers have no voice, they are left to defend themselves against unfair accusations from people who have not taught before or have a hidden agenda (like a higher grade).

Yes, it is too much. No, it is not normal and school leaders can absolutely do more, but who is going to make them do that?

You are leaving out an entire group of people who regularly make teachers’ lives miserable: parents. What do you propose to do about that?

- No, not an admin

Good administrators articulate grand visions backed by solid pedagogy and intellectual grounding. They are visionaries and missionaries. They are able to keep the worst parents at bay by providing solid, research and evidence-based rationale for their decision-making.. and convey those decisions calmly and with empathy. They are also strong enough to politely but firmly push back on those parents who insist on being irrational or hysterical or belligerent, and support, inspire, and positively reinforce the teachers who are doing their best. Without super competent, smart, true philosophical educators at the helm, parents will direct their venom toward teachers.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:One was fired right before school started. One fired around winter. 2 left because they were relocating. 1 left because of some conflict with admin.

So 5 that I know of.

That seems high. Is this the Bullis lower school turnover that others on this post have commented on?

Bullis has had several so far this year, not just in the lower school. Agree with the poster above that this should not be normalized.

Disgruntled Bullis teacher strikes again. The only people you’re convincing is your little group of co-horts.

I am the PP and I am not a disgruntled Bullis teacher!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:One was fired right before school started. One fired around winter. 2 left because they were relocating. 1 left because of some conflict with admin.

So 5 that I know of.

That seems high. Is this the Bullis lower school turnover that others on this post have commented on?

Bullis has had several so far this year, not just in the lower school. Agree with the poster above that this should not be normalized.

Disgruntled Bullis teacher strikes again. The only people you’re convincing is your little group of co-horts.

I am the PP and I am not a disgruntled Bullis teacher!

Then you’re a former disgruntled teacher. We all know there is a small group of you making the same posts over and over again. Starting threads (like this one) just to air your gripes. As pointed out by others, you all despise the new regime and the high standards being implemented.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:One was fired right before school started. One fired around winter. 2 left because they were relocating. 1 left because of some conflict with admin.

So 5 that I know of.

That seems high. Is this the Bullis lower school turnover that others on this post have commented on?

Bullis has had several so far this year, not just in the lower school. Agree with the poster above that this should not be normalized.

Disgruntled Bullis teacher strikes again. The only people you’re convincing is your little group of co-horts.

I am the PP and I am not a disgruntled Bullis teacher!

Then you’re a former disgruntled teacher. We all know there is a small group of you making the same posts over and over again. Starting threads (like this one) just to air your gripes. As pointed out by others, you all despise the new regime and the high standards being implemented.

1. You sound paranoid.
2. The ‘new regime’ and ‘high standards’ make you sound like a despot. I don’t blame teachers for leaving if you are at all involved in administration at Bullis.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:One was fired right before school started. One fired around winter. 2 left because they were relocating. 1 left because of some conflict with admin.

So 5 that I know of.

That seems high. Is this the Bullis lower school turnover that others on this post have commented on?

Bullis has had several so far this year, not just in the lower school. Agree with the poster above that this should not be normalized.

Disgruntled Bullis teacher strikes again. The only people you’re convincing is your little group of co-horts.

I am the PP and I am not a disgruntled Bullis teacher!

Then you’re a former disgruntled teacher. We all know there is a small group of you making the same posts over and over again. Starting threads (like this one) just to air your gripes. As pointed out by others, you all despise the new regime and the high standards being implemented.

1. You sound paranoid.
2. The ‘new regime’ and ‘high standards’ make you sound like a despot. I don’t blame teachers for leaving if you are at all involved in administration at Bullis.

Right? Either it’s admin commenting to save their reputation or it’s a parent worried about their investment being devalued.

Either way it’s weird.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:One was fired right before school started. One fired around winter. 2 left because they were relocating. 1 left because of some conflict with admin.

So 5 that I know of.

That seems high. Is this the Bullis lower school turnover that others on this post have commented on?

Bullis has had several so far this year, not just in the lower school. Agree with the poster above that this should not be normalized.

Disgruntled Bullis teacher strikes again. The only people you’re convincing is your little group of co-horts.

I am the PP and I am not a disgruntled Bullis teacher!

Then you’re a former disgruntled teacher. We all know there is a small group of you making the same posts over and over again. Starting threads (like this one) just to air your gripes. As pointed out by others, you all despise the new regime and the high standards being implemented.

1. You sound paranoid.
2. The ‘new regime’ and ‘high standards’ make you sound like a despot. I don’t blame teachers for leaving if you are at all involved in administration at Bullis.

Right? Either it’s admin commenting to save their reputation or it’s a parent worried about their investment being devalued.

Either way it’s weird.

Wow what a witty comeback. Are you this clever in the classroom too?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:One was fired right before school started. One fired around winter. 2 left because they were relocating. 1 left because of some conflict with admin.

So 5 that I know of.

That seems high. Is this the Bullis lower school turnover that others on this post have commented on?

Bullis has had several so far this year, not just in the lower school. Agree with the poster above that this should not be normalized.

Disgruntled Bullis teacher strikes again. The only people you’re convincing is your little group of co-horts.

I am the PP and I am not a disgruntled Bullis teacher!

Then you’re a former disgruntled teacher. We all know there is a small group of you making the same posts over and over again. Starting threads (like this one) just to air your gripes. As pointed out by others, you all despise the new regime and the high standards being implemented.

1. You sound paranoid.
2. The ‘new regime’ and ‘high standards’ make you sound like a despot. I don’t blame teachers for leaving if you are at all involved in administration at Bullis.

Right? Either it’s admin commenting to save their reputation or it’s a parent worried about their investment being devalued.

Either way it’s weird.

Bullis parents are a weird bunch. Must be all that Potomac money.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:One was fired right before school started. One fired around winter. 2 left because they were relocating. 1 left because of some conflict with admin.

So 5 that I know of.

That seems high. Is this the Bullis lower school turnover that others on this post have commented on?

Bullis has had several so far this year, not just in the lower school. Agree with the poster above that this should not be normalized.

Disgruntled Bullis teacher strikes again. The only people you’re convincing is your little group of co-horts.

I am the PP and I am not a disgruntled Bullis teacher!

Then you’re a former disgruntled teacher. We all know there is a small group of you making the same posts over and over again. Starting threads (like this one) just to air your gripes. As pointed out by others, you all despise the new regime and the high standards being implemented.

High standards and Bullis being used in the same sentence?