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May 17, 2013 Confessions of a Teacher

Confessions of A Teacher: Mental Abuse and Why Do I Still Feel Bad?

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Confession:

I started teaching in August of 2012 at a very low income, poverty school district in Texas. I thought I could make a difference in the lives of these kids. Show them the way to college, instead of public assistance. Boy, was I naive!When I finally left in April, I had been slapped by two young ladies hard enough to bruise my arm. I had "F$&! You Ms.", as well as "B!tch, sl@t, H&e"  written on my door, my floor and wall. (I requested numerous times to have it covered up. The response? "Why bother. We're tearing the building down in June." I finally bought posters to cover the door and wall.) I also had various things thrown at me. Books, chairs, rocks, pencils, trash. You name it, I've dodged it or swatted it away! I was also sexually harassed by a male student.

Of course, I followed the discipline plan set forth by my district. But nothing really ever happened to the kids. They might get a talk. But the office was always so full, most would just sit there, then get sent on to their next class when the bell rang.

So I left for my own personal safety and sanity, mid-year. And the saddest part? I actually feel guilty because I left them.

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  1. Nel Mercado says

    May 17, 2013 at 6:53 pm

    Dear Teacher,

    You were at the wrong school. Don't feel guilty because you left them. The guilt belongs to the administration and the school system.

    Fellow Teacher

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  2. Teacher says

    May 17, 2013 at 9:05 pm

    I was slammed into a bookcase, cursed at, and spit on by a student. What did administration do...NOTHING! Well - they did give him a 1 day suspension in the "Clinic" which basically meant he could run wild around the school and do nothing in the clinic room because the clinic teacher lets the kids do whatever they want. Also on the day he was in clinic he left a profane note on my classroom door. - What did administration do when I brought that? NOTHING! Literally - nothing!
    Student behavior will never improve because students know there are NO consequences for their actions. They are allowed to act in any manner they choose and get away with it every time.

    It makes me sad for our future because one day these children will be come adults - who still have the mentality of children.

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