How can betrayed administrator learn to trust again?
Q: I’m an assistant principal in a high school, and I’m in the applicant pool to become a...
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Kappan Contributor: Phyllis L. Fagell
Teacher fed up with administrators who bad-mouth central office officials
Q: I’m a teacher who’s training to become an administrator. I’ve become friends...
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Work to the contract or keep doing ‘extras’?
Q: This is the time of year when my district is developing its budget and my union is negotiating...
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Principal upset that parents escalate complaints above him
Q: I’m a reasonable person and a responsive principal. I say no to parents when I need to, but I’m...
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Librarian feels misunderstood and mistreated
Q: I’m a librarian, and my role is often misunderstood. Some parents think of me as a dinosaur and...
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Principal wants to convince teacher to retire
Q: I’m a principal in California. We have a teacher on staff who’s nearing the end of her...
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