Anonymous wrote:Lots of people "look" to leave their job. All industries. They look, they wish, and when faced with alternatives or no alternatives, they don't. Some do. Some spend a lot of time complaining.Time to stop thinking teaching is something different -- the rest of us face lots of stress too.

+1. This is not understood by the teachers who post on this board.

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Anonymous wrote:The letter is candid and offers an appropriate tip for future admins. It is a wake-up call for parents that think it’s an easy job.

Salary of <200K to deal with 5000 parents/family members + 300 staff is no longer of value to this principal.

People usually get wiser about how they spend their time as they get older.

ALL of THIS! Teachers too....the job is not good. A lot of people leaving and actively looking to leave.

Yup. And they just do it. They leave and don’t need to explain it to anyone

Well some give one last ditch effort to wake people/parents up. But in this area it's a lost cause. Good for her, I hope she's happy!

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Anonymous wrote:That was a great letter. I guess the truth hurts. Some of you need to check yourself in the mirror.

+1, yep - she’s saying the parents are jerks.

.... and/or, she's commenting on admin/Gatehouse and SBO.

In that case, it's kind of funny that she's taking a Central Office position in a different district. If you can't beat 'em, join 'em I guess.

A lot less stress and not dealing directly with parents who think they know it all. Educators are feeling like they hit a brick wall in every area of the job. Life and work balance is important! Good for her for making herself happy and not being guilted in staying one more year.

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Anonymous wrote:That was a great letter. I guess the truth hurts. Some of you need to check yourself in the mirror.

+1, yep - she’s saying the parents are jerks.

.... and/or, she's commenting on admin/Gatehouse and SBO.

I think it's all of it....parents, SB, Gatehouse, behaviors

It’s cringe, but it’s a product of the narcissism exemplified by the School Board and senior leadership. They constantly find a way to make everything about them, and not about the challenges FCPS is facing. That percolates down to staff, so we now get principals sharing these personal narratives to insulate themselves from any questions or criticisms.

She does have a point, which is that she’s leaving after having done the leg work over the spring and summer to get the new year off to a good start. That point could have been made simply, and once. No need to send this follow-up confessional.

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Anonymous wrote:That was a great letter. I guess the truth hurts. Some of you need to check yourself in the mirror.

+1, yep - she’s saying the parents are jerks.

.... and/or, she's commenting on admin/Gatehouse and SBO.

In that case, it's kind of funny that she's taking a Central Office position in a different district. If you can't beat 'em, join 'em I guess.

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Anonymous wrote:That was a great letter. I guess the truth hurts. Some of you need to check yourself in the mirror.

+1, yep - she’s saying the parents are jerks.

.... and/or, she's commenting on admin/Gatehouse and SBO.

Anonymous wrote:Lots of people "look" to leave their job. All industries. They look, they wish, and when faced with alternatives or no alternatives, they don't. Some do. Some spend a lot of time complaining.Time to stop thinking teaching is something different -- the rest of us face lots of stress too.

It is a different kind of stress.

Anonymous wrote:That was a great letter. I guess the truth hurts. Some of you need to check yourself in the mirror.

+1, yep - she’s saying the parents are jerks.

Lots of people "look" to leave their job. All industries. They look, they wish, and when faced with alternatives or no alternatives, they don't. Some do. Some spend a lot of time complaining.Time to stop thinking teaching is something different -- the rest of us face lots of stress too.

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Anonymous wrote:The letter is candid and offers an appropriate tip for future admins. It is a wake-up call for parents that think it’s an easy job.

Salary of <200K to deal with 5000 parents/family members + 300 staff is no longer of value to this principal.

People usually get wiser about how they spend their time as they get older.

ALL of THIS! Teachers too....the job is not good. A lot of people leaving and actively looking to leave.

Yup. And they just do it. They leave and don’t need to explain it to anyone

Anonymous wrote:The letter is candid and offers an appropriate tip for future admins. It is a wake-up call for parents that think it’s an easy job.

Salary of <200K to deal with 5000 parents/family members + 300 staff is no longer of value to this principal.

People usually get wiser about how they spend their time as they get older.

ALL of THIS! Teachers too....the job is not good. A lot of people leaving and actively looking to leave.

Anonymous wrote:That was a great letter. I guess the truth hurts. Some of you need to check yourself in the mirror.

I could not agree more!

Anonymous wrote:Wow. I honestly thought this letter was satire made by a parent, but it really was from Dr. Floyd and is posted publicly on Woodson's weekly newsletter. Very unprofessional and not okay. I understand about being candid and transparent, but there are certain things you don't say and make obvious. Ten years ago, a letter like that would have gotten her moved out and out of sight. Nowadays principals get away with anything. I agree with the comment about if a teacher did this instead. They would be fired in a heartbeat never heard from again. It's not fair.

they wouldn't be fired~ we don't have teachers and admin to spare and parents these days need to hear these messages or the shortage will get worse.

That was a great letter. I guess the truth hurts. Some of you need to check yourself in the mirror.