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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This has nothing to do with the sub being old. I know plenty of young, 20-something teachers who don't like technology in their classrooms so they don't use the smartboards and don't let kids take out the Chromebooks.

The physical issues are more concerning.

FWIW, there's a long-term sub at our school is I'm guessing may be in her 70s. She's terrific. She's able to manage the class in a much more effective and positive way than the inexperienced young teachers and she can answer any question the curious students ask of her. Some of the younger teachers seem not to want to answer questions that aren't directly related to the curriculum or, worse, they just don't have the knowledge![/quote]

I want to give the benefit of doubt that it is age related as this person taught for decades and was much loved. Retirement was a financial struggle and s/he returned to sub to make ends meet. I’m not entirely unsympathetic as I know how expensive this area is, but I’m feeling for the students. I taught most of them last year and they look miserable lately.[/quote]

Did they put her with a grade she's not used to teaching? Some teachers are fantastic at 5th grade where the kids can be reasoned with and are relatively responsible, but put them in K and watch out. I also know a K teacher who can barely handle her little ones who are very sweet, but if you put her a grade higher or more I'm willing to bet she would lose it. This is the type of teacher who really belongs at a preschool changing diapers or something.[/quote]

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