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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm a teacher. Please don't give me anything, unless it's a letter to my principal (and if you really like me, copied to higher-ups) about what a great teacher I am (and why).  I also love homemade cards or notes or drawings from your children, if they are inclined to do so without you forcing them.  Otherwise, I'm an educational professional, not your friend, your nanny, or your relative.  I don't need a gift or a tip.  I mean, you wouldn't give one to your doctor.[/quote]

I [u]wish[/u] my principal acknowledged these types of notes. I have had a few parents send an email to the principal, blind copying me, regarding something positive regarding me as a teacher. Not once has my principal even acknowledged these messages. The principal only seems to brag about parent emails if they are in praise of the administration, but seems to ignore emails praising teachers.

I also had two parents nominate me for teacher of the year, which resulted in hearing crickets from the administration of my school.They never said a word about either nomination, and instead ignored the nominations, choosing to identify a different teacher for the award. Our former principal acknowledged EVERYONE  who was nominated, even if they decided not to move someone along to the next level. EVERYONE who was nominated at all received a certificate from the school. Not anymore.[/quote]

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