Teacher received a robo-rejection letter from their own employer
Q: I decided to look for a leadership position in my own school district. I spent a lot of time...
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Kappan Contributor: Phyllis L. Fagell
Principal concerned that staff found out he’s job hunting
Q: As a middle school principal, I’ve been careful to keep my job search private. I’m not...
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Staff members are rude to principal when they dislike his decisions
Q: When I signed on to be a principal, 17 years ago, I knew I had to let go of the need to...
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Teacher wants principal to call her by her first name
Q: I’m a 39-year-old teacher, and I’ve been at the same school for 12 years. My principal...
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Teacher considers a professional change
Q: I might be at a crossroads in my life and career, or I might just be tired. The pandemic...
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Department chair told she needs to be more “diplomatic”
Q: I’m a department chair in a high school, and in a recent conversation, my principal mentioned...
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