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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have no affiliation with Springbrook HS but everything mentioned in the letter seems so minor. It is as if the principals before were very relaxed and then she comes in and puts rules and practices in place. Observations are a given, it does not matter how many times a year. You can have one every day…. I don’t understand how teachers hate her and then expect a glowing reference from her when they try to leave. Nicknames to students is not unheard of and unless a child stated it made them uncomfortable, then it’s not a big deal. I was expecting her to call people crackers and the n word as a nickname. Transfer out teachers. There is a teacher shortage.[/quote]

The details in the letter appear to make staff look weak but reflect why it is difficult to get rid of oppressive principals. What principals "are allowed to do" -for example,  observe daily and what "best practices" resemble are very different.  If staff are being observed excessively but not given supportive, practical feedback, they are most likely being bullied. Structured Discourse is a sound practice. Mandating that 50% of every class implement Structured Discourse where there is no trust, where the curriculum moves too fast for many students and mandated in every subject is NOT pedagogically sound and is more likely something the principal touts in her meetings with HER bosses.

Often,these principals look good on paper but are a nightmare to work with. There must be stronger improvement plans for principals for the well-being of the community. Telling teachers to transfer does nothing for the Spring Brook community and is a sad comment - essentially- ' Save yourself. You owe nothing to nobody.' I hope the person who wrote this comment does not work in public education. [/quote]

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