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[quote=Anonymous]Hmmm. Trying to put myself in your teacher's shoes, it's possible that she views the questions you give as examples above not as innocent scheduling questions. They may come off as suggestions (veiled as questions) for how she should manage the classroom. Asking "should we read the story first?" can mean  "I think we should read the story first." which is overstepping your role as a volunteer. It

When you're in the classroom, is it because she has asked you to be there or because you have asked to come in? My  suggestion is to back off. When you go in to volunteer, ask, "where can we be of most help today?" it may be that she's insecure, may be she's feeling uncomfortable with boundaries, or it may be that she likes having volunteers but is ineffective at communicating her plans and needs. It could be personal and she has pegged you as a passive-aggressive gossip. Rightfully so, it seems. If you really wanted a positive resolution you could have posted your problem without identifying her by school and grade level.

I taught for several years and loved having volunteers--but felt like i was under a magnifying glass the first year and had to learn to communicate about our schedule and how parents could best help.Now I am a welcome volunteer in DC's classes. I offer to file and laminate and don't wear my teacher hat. And I am a vault.[/quote]

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