I have written a lot about being a Pastor on this blog, but in general I try my best to avoid talking about my work as a teacher because in the big scheme of things I have found that in the long run it just doesn't work out well (people tend to get fired for blog's they write about teaching). However, because of recent events I find myself unable to move forward without talking about teaching.
In the last eight months I have seen the initial consequences of common core reverberate through our school system. Under this new model administrators are constantly stressing their staff out with changes infinitum and then being angry with them for acting stressed. This new model pushes for results that are not realistic for any teacher to meet and constantly draws the teachers attention away from their most important task, teaching. The resulting pressure put on brand new teachers is enormous and it does not help them grow, then they are denied tenure for not being able to meet what were from the onset unrealistic demands.
The consequence for me though has been that those that have been hurt by this new system come to me in crisis. I have always attracted people struggling with their life (people feel comfortable talking to me) so this was not really a surprise for me. I have when asked advised as best I know how and served them to the best of my ability. My proactive support of what are an amazing group of teachers has had consequences....
These consequences have been incredibly stressful for me for two reasons. First, because I have been sick and my body's ability to respond to stress is low thus I have become more fatigued and tired. Second, because the the stress is coming from someone that I used to respect greatly and now I feel betrayed. Today though I saw this quote from Albert Einstein, "In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity".
I am glad that I did what was right as an experienced educator and stood up for those who needed help. It was the right thing to do! I am happy I was there to serve those who have less experience and needed someone to talk to! It was the right thing to do! Now I will start looking for a new opportunity in teaching in which my skills as a Mentor and leader will be seen as a value and not a liability.
In the last eight months I have seen the initial consequences of common core reverberate through our school system. Under this new model administrators are constantly stressing their staff out with changes infinitum and then being angry with them for acting stressed. This new model pushes for results that are not realistic for any teacher to meet and constantly draws the teachers attention away from their most important task, teaching. The resulting pressure put on brand new teachers is enormous and it does not help them grow, then they are denied tenure for not being able to meet what were from the onset unrealistic demands.
The consequence for me though has been that those that have been hurt by this new system come to me in crisis. I have always attracted people struggling with their life (people feel comfortable talking to me) so this was not really a surprise for me. I have when asked advised as best I know how and served them to the best of my ability. My proactive support of what are an amazing group of teachers has had consequences....
These consequences have been incredibly stressful for me for two reasons. First, because I have been sick and my body's ability to respond to stress is low thus I have become more fatigued and tired. Second, because the the stress is coming from someone that I used to respect greatly and now I feel betrayed. Today though I saw this quote from Albert Einstein, "In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity".
I am glad that I did what was right as an experienced educator and stood up for those who needed help. It was the right thing to do! I am happy I was there to serve those who have less experience and needed someone to talk to! It was the right thing to do! Now I will start looking for a new opportunity in teaching in which my skills as a Mentor and leader will be seen as a value and not a liability.
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