Me Again

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Registered: 05-20-2004
Me Again
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Wed, 11-02-2005 - 3:54pm

Everytime I think I am feeling better something happens to put me over the edge. We are having problems with the teacher at my daughter's school. This is my first DD to go to school and she is in Kindergarten. She loves school, but I have heard some very disturbing things about her teacher and the lack of supervision. I have also experienced some of it firsthand with my daughter. All of the parents seem to have some story that is negative and I am getting really worried. I trust this woman with my 5 year old baby girl and I can't stop thinking whether she is safe at school or not. The parents are getting together to compile their complaints and make a group effort at getting the principals to get involved. At this point they have had several complaints (one from me) but want us to deal directly with the teacher. What an awkward situation. I am afraid if I confront her directly she will treat my child differently. And since when do the principals not get involved after receiving multiple complaints.

Sorry, just needed to vent. Welcome back to my anxiety.

Alison

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In reply to: atober
Wed, 11-02-2005 - 5:36pm

Alison,

Sorry to hear you are having problems with your dd's teacher. I have had trouble with teachers over the years so I will tell you what helped me.

First I would tell the teacher the specific concerns you have with her teaching your dd. Do not add rumors or what other people told you because you cannot know if that information is accurate. Second is speaking with the principal, which you already did. Third is to take it to the superintendant of schools. Following the chain of command shows you are being responsible and respecting their "system". Gathering parents together to present a letter to the superintendant would get noticed. A written statement signed by parents should not be ignored(because you have proof of complaint).

If all that sounds overwhelming try smaller tactics. Visit your dd at school, get involved in classroom activities, have a weekly phone conference with the teacher. Parents who get involved tend to have a better rapport with teachers. You could try talking to the school counselor too.

Hope some of this helps and that you feel less anxious soon,

Lisa

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In reply to: atober
Wed, 11-02-2005 - 6:25pm
You have many years ahead of you, Alison to deal with teacher issues. Try not to allow this to overtake you.