Union Strong?
The question mark comes from last night’s first district-wide union (Pinellas Classroom Teacher Association: PCTA) meeting of the year: the Faculty Representative (FR) Council. Every… Read More »Union Strong?
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Contract
A contract is a legally binding document that outlines the expectations for the people involved in the transaction taking place. Hypothetically I will begin offering… Read More »Contract
The Universe Conspires
When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it. Paulo Coelho – The Alchemist The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho is one of… Read More »The Universe Conspires
Back-to-School 2020
School starts for students tomorrow. At my school we were told ~1,000 students will return for face-to-face learning. I’ve had five years of greeting a… Read More »Back-to-School 2020
Into the Unknown
Day 7 back. More tears. (5 / 7 for those counting.) Today was my last day before my leave of absence starts. Monday will be… Read More »Into the Unknown
Unlucky Lottery Ticket
Sixth day back. Cried again. (4/6) We had our science department meeting today. At the end my colleagues wished me well. I thanked them. I… Read More »Unlucky Lottery Ticket
Licking My Wounds
Day 4 back. Not as many tears today, but they still fell. That’s a 75% crying at work rate, for those keeping track. I spoke… Read More »Licking My Wounds
2 out of 3
It’s the third day back for teachers in my county (Pinellas, FL). I’ve cried during two of them. Last Friday I talked with my Assistant… Read More »2 out of 3
Leave of Absence
Too Much Today was our 2nd day back. We had a meeting early in the day. Towards the end of it, the retirement benefits guy… Read More »Leave of Absence