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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have no problem with Hebrew language immersion, but don't confuse good teachers who are dedicated to their students and can put on a good face for parents and those who are unhappy with their working environment and don't want to burn bridges with their employer on the way out. Parents- You are greatly mistaken if you think that teachers are always going to tell you exactly how they feel about certain situations. Part of being professional is not telling parents problems that exist and putting on a good face. This is even more relevant when parents go onto DCUM and talk about specific teachers, who are easily identifiable based on their descriptions. This may be how this teacher actually feels, but it's possible he hasn't shared his true thoughts.[/quote]

So, it is possible that you are right about the teacher who is staying.  Maybe she is just putting on a good face.  But, then again, I heard the EXACT same story from one of the teachers leaving to move back home to Israel.  He was both super-enthusiastic, and he has no reason to lie.  That's the point.  His family had to move back to Israel.  But, he feels invested in the school enough to remain both positive and encouraging.  That has to say something.  He does not need to worry about burning bridges because he will never work in the US again.  Also, did I mention that he is the brother-in-law of a good friend of mine from graduate school?

If there is a problem, I would want to hear about it.  But, I would like to hear about more than just speculation.  On one hand, we have two happy teachers and a few happy parents who have spoken up.  (Are parents also afraid of burning bridges?)

One teacher who is staying and claims to be happy.  One teacher who is leaving but felt it was a great professional environment and loved teaching the kids at Sela.  I have also personally spoken to happy parents.  Even the one parent I know who is leaving liked the school -- she just hated the location.

I feel like the original posting that started this thread was, in fact, not correct.  The students seem to be staying.

I care about the teachers, and I want them to be happy, but I have not heard that any one is actually leaving because they aren't happy...  Or some fatal flaw with the school that means that we all need to reconsider our decisions?  I'm very interested in something besides random speculation or undeserved negativity. [/quote]

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