I apologized to a student that I was badgering because I was frustrated by his attitude. I backed off and rethought what was best for the student. I proposed a plan of action to the student which happened to dove tail with concerns by other teachers. I am working hard at remembering that I get paid the same whether a student passes or fails. Reaching the student is about the student not me. School still drains me until I feel so worn out I hardly function when I get home. I am writing less, reading less, exercising less since all my energy is poured into school. I am working at resetting boundaries that I let down in the need to try to be a wonderful teacher instead of just being me. Not so wonderful but a lot easier to get along with because anxiety goes down.
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