Recent content by TennesseeTeacher

I am resigning at the end of this month, and you are SO right - it IS like a third-world country here. It's a bit ironic that young, idealistic you were moved out by the old guard as realistic, experienced me was moved out by the younger, idealistic entrenched who tend to get upset when someone...

No, they never expire and are indistinguishable from the credits issued when you trade in books or electronics.

Yes, I’ve discussed this with my union rep - along with being told we would pray during faculty meetings, being lectured to about God (a bit hypocritical, if you ask me), over a week’s worth of additional training over two months, etc. The union rep seemed afraid to step off into any of it...

The postmaster mentioned this, but as others pointed out, I really don’t need to go to war over what seems to most folks as a petty loss. I get tangled up in principles, and it always tends to bite me in the... well....

Thanks for the responses. He didn’t forget to pass them out, I agree that it’s not something I want to fall on my sword for. However, if this was an isolated abuse of power, that would be one thing, but it’s not. Since this isn’t a therapy forum, I’ll cut this short with a second, heartfelt...

Basic scenario: A large used book dealer will send a $20 gift certificate to each faculty member of a school. One faculty member handles the donation by sending in a list of faculty members and the subject area taught. Since I am the certified teacher who handles this, I sent in a list of names...

What is the name of your state? Tennessee My principal opened mail addressed to me, and I understand that is perfectly legal. My question regards the contents of the mail opened, as it contained gift credits from a local book reseller. One of those credits ($20) was for me as my name was on the...