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Carmen Cooper, NCPT

Carmen Cooper is a Nationally Certified Psychiatric Technician (NCPT) and Behavior Technician with three years of experience in elementary education. She is pursuing her Bachelor of Applied Studies in Psychology and Criminal Justice and writes about the intersection of neuroscience, wellness, and classroom culture through her platform Neuro Glow.

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Sick Leave or Sick Lie? When Teachers Can’t Even Call In Dead

by Carmen Cooper, NCPTNovember 6, 2025December 8, 2025

On Thursday, I did what every responsible educator does when they’re too sick to be at school: I sent my principals a doctor’s note excusing me until Monday. I also sent in my sub schedules detailed plans to cover the classes I normally support. I thought I’d done everything right. But on Friday at 2:30 […]

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