Anonymous wrote:If he thinks running to a private school will be better, he's in for a great awakening. Those parents are customers.

This. Now class size is smaller and they do often weed out the behavior problems, but there are rich donor kids who can behave terribly without much consequence. If he is a great teacher they may leave him alone, but wealthy parents can be extremely entitled when paying high tuition. That said, if he starts in March, they usually wait a month or 2 before complaining so he may finish the school year unscathed.

The best thing to do is just get on some medication and stick it out. I did that for a non-teaching job once. Took antidepressants to deal with a nasty boss and once I could leave without consequence I did and I got off the meds.

The whole "leaving with prejudice" thing is so irritating. At one point if you resigned in the summer (in FCPS) after June 15th, you were considered leaving with prejudice. It almost has no meaning when it's applied that broadly. Some schools can be completely toxic, so I don't know if OP's brother is exaggerating.

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Anonymous wrote:I've seen a lot of bridge burning the last few years and some of it is starting to come back to haunt those who felt it was safe. The most simple response is wait out the year then leave.

It’s not a simple response if the teacher feels that they can no longer serve their students without it endangering their own health and well-being. It is better to leave than to shortchange students or harm one’s self.

This is so dramatic and such a GenZ snowflake position. Pray tell what is so terrible he can't suck it up until June? Its not "endangering his own health and well-being." Sweet Jesus.

NP. Exhibit A why you are losing your teachers.

If he thinks running to a private school will be better, he's in for a great awakening. Those parents are customers.

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Anonymous wrote:I've seen a lot of bridge burning the last few years and some of it is starting to come back to haunt those who felt it was safe. The most simple response is wait out the year then leave.

It’s not a simple response if the teacher feels that they can no longer serve their students without it endangering their own health and well-being. It is better to leave than to shortchange students or harm one’s self.

This is so dramatic and such a GenZ snowflake position. Pray tell what is so terrible he can't suck it up until June? Its not "endangering his own health and well-being." Sweet Jesus.

I’m an EL teacher who works with a first year, male, LCPS teacher I’m curious if this is him. He seems very overwhelmed and doesn’t seem to like it much. He also seems pretty lazy and surprised by the workload. He surfs the web a lot. Like during math workshop.

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Anonymous wrote:I've seen a lot of bridge burning the last few years and some of it is starting to come back to haunt those who felt it was safe. The most simple response is wait out the year then leave.

It’s not a simple response if the teacher feels that they can no longer serve their students without it endangering their own health and well-being. It is better to leave than to shortchange students or harm one’s self.

They simply said they didn't like the Principal. Surprise, many don't like their admin.

Not liking the principal is common. Not liking the principal enough that you feel the need to quit mid-year is extraordinary and probably indicates extreme stress. I could see my younger self characterizing my fear of an abusive principal as not liking them.

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Anonymous wrote:he should definitely talk to the private school’s HR department if he’s under a provisional license.

This and he should investigate it himself and not leave it to the private school. If he wants to continue as a teacher in any capacity, protecting his license should be the goal. If he needs to stay put until the end of the year, there will still be many opportunities.

Many private schools don’t require a license at all. He’s already been hired at one.

Anonymous wrote:he should definitely talk to the private school’s HR department if he’s under a provisional license.

This and he should investigate it himself and not leave it to the private school. If he wants to continue as a teacher in any capacity, protecting his license should be the goal. If he needs to stay put until the end of the year, there will still be many opportunities.

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Anonymous wrote:He’ll likely never teach at another public school in Virginia again.

haha yeah right

Teachers can move around all they like!

Anonymous wrote:He’ll likely never teach at another public school in Virginia again.

haha yeah right

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Anonymous wrote:I've seen a lot of bridge burning the last few years and some of it is starting to come back to haunt those who felt it was safe. The most simple response is wait out the year then leave.

It’s not a simple response if the teacher feels that they can no longer serve their students without it endangering their own health and well-being. It is better to leave than to shortchange students or harm one’s self.

They simply said they didn't like the Principal. Surprise, many don't like their admin.

Anonymous wrote:I've seen a lot of bridge burning the last few years and some of it is starting to come back to haunt those who felt it was safe. The most simple response is wait out the year then leave.

It’s not a simple response if the teacher feels that they can no longer serve their students without it endangering their own health and well-being. It is better to leave than to shortchange students or harm one’s self.

I've seen a lot of bridge burning the last few years and some of it is starting to come back to haunt those who felt it was safe. The most simple response is wait out the year then leave.