Reflections on eight years of Career Confidential
Phyllis Fagell shares what she’s observed and learned in her eight years giving advice to educators for Career Confidential.
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Kappan Contributor: Phyllis L. Fagell
Teacher frustrated district ‘undervalues’ the arts
Funding cuts have hit art education (again). How can this teacher give her students a positive experience next year and advocate for more support down the road?
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Teaching assistant won’t address unwanted behaviors
The assistant is supposed to be there to help, but he’s not pitching in where this teacher needs help most.
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Principal unsure how to respond to teacher giving him the silent treatment
He knows this teacher is unhappy with his decisions, but wishes she’d handle her discontent more professionally.
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Principal found out about teacher’s job search
She was just exploring other possibilities, but the principal found out and got angry. What will this mean for her current role?
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Principal is drinking on the job
The principal has been reported multiple times, but nothing is being done. And now this teacher is feeling pressured to drink, too.
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