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?
Service
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
Rally
Tomorrow I’ll rally with other school employees, families, and concerned community members about safe school re-openings. Florida is a Covid hotspot. Among many in the… Read More »Rally
The Elephant in the Room
School districts across the nation are coming out with their reopening plans. In those, you’ll read a lot about what parents want. You’ll read a… Read More »The Elephant in the Room
Solidarity
I’ve been thinking a lot about what solidarity looks like and should look like lately. To me, it’s about valuing the power of collective voice.… Read More »Solidarity
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According to Douglas Adams, I’ve reached the answer to life, the universe, and everything. That seems appropriate with the craziness and instability Covid-19 has caused.… Read More »42