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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If there was a major family move or health reason, the email probably would have said something, there would be a send off party, a card, a note - something. A few years ago, my daughter's teacher found out she had breast cancer in the first week of school. We didn't even know her but we all signed cards, send flowers etc.

The only reason for her to pack up all her things and walk out would have been a major fight with the administration. [/quote]

Many, many teachers ask that their private lives stay private. I had a co-worker with cancer and very few knew- right up until her death. Families never knew, they also just thought “she left.”[/quote]

+1. I was also a teacher. OP, it’s possible she left abruptly for many reasons: 1) health issues (including mental health) for herself or a family member 2) harassment or mistreatment by admin/co workers at the school 3) she’s in an abusive relationship and leaving the area entirely to keep herself safe…yes, it’s unfortunate for the kids. But I try to not assume the worst of people so my mind goes more toward “there must be some big, important reason this person is doing this.” You may never learn what that reason is but try to think of teachers just like any other people: they have things going on in their lives you don’t know about and sometimes those things cause them to make abrupt changes in their lives.

Or she could have just gotten a new job and when she announced her resignation, admin was unhappy and asked her to leave quickly and quietly (w/o talking to students/parents).

I knew plenty of teachers and many do not get the party, the card from co workers etc when they are on sick leave/parental leave/move/resign/retire/are let go. That’s an image you have in your head/from your personal (limited) experience. It should be that way but there are plenty of times in schools where it’s not like that and you don’t find out where someone went or what happened until later-if at all. [/quote]

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