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[quote=Anonymous]OP here. A recent education post reminded me of this thread, so I thought I would post an update.

Things got worse. I had a formal observation, which was largely good – all of the readings were essentially satisfactory or almost satisfactory. I got a lot of good feedback from the AP.

However, I was still terminated, without any allegation, or letter in my file. In fact, when my entire file was sent to me when I was terminated, they added in the letter that they never gave me. Doing that is a violation of my contract, and my current principal said I have the right to remove that letter.

I interviewed for many jobs for months, but was not hired, mostly because their line of questioning forced me to reveal what was going on. Right at the end of the school year, a connection put me in touch with the principal searching for a teacher. I met the principal and she liked me. She hired me on the spot. then 10 days later later, I received the official termination letter.

I had to explain to her everything that went on and there was a whole lot of red tape – a lot of communication back-and-forth between the district, and she decided she still wanted to hire me. I went through a long hiring process and did not know if I would have a job for most of the summer. It was incredibly stressful.

The school is so much better than either of the previous two I had worked up. I am so happy to be there. The students are engaged and for the most part, really want to learn. The expectations are reasonable – as reasonable as they can be for public-school teachers. I leave school every day feeling accomplished and, for the most part, happy. The administration has made it clear they are happy with me.

I did not think this would be me a year ago. In April and May, I did not know if I should be teaching anymore. I was incredibly depressed. I feel so lucky and grateful.

Just wanted to share because I enjoy when people update. [/quote]

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