Word to Principals be careful not to be so quick to write-up your staff. Although there are policies set forth in the District to give us leverage to do so unless it's something egregious or repeated acts use discernment. A "Write- up" is a powerful tool and if used sparingly can create a toxic and distrustful educational environment. As humans, we should be allowed to make mistakes. As leaders, we can use these instances to help our staff grow and learn. What I've learned talking with staff (with union representation) who committed acts against the policy is that Life happened. Many times their personal lives get in the way of their professional lives. It is during this time, you can actually be an asset to them by helping them process through whatever it is they're going through. In discussion, I use this time to do a lot of listening. I try to understand where they are coming from and provide critical feedback. However, I do conclude my discussion notifying them of the policy and my expectations as we move forward. Moral this story: Treat people how you want to be treated. #ToWhomMuchIsGivenMuchIsRequired
happening everywhere-- must be a dictate in admin school-- horrific.
My principal treats lots of people like crap. She definitely does NOT treat others how she wants to be treated.
Mental health days are necessary and fundamental to self care.
I was written up because I requested a day off and they felt it was inconvenient. I felt myself spiraling out of control and needed a day to regroup. I was told I should’ve put the students 1st.
I was written up because I was out when my niece tried to hang herself. As soon as she woke from her coma, I rented a car, drove across the state and was at work after an extremely emotional three days. Principal knew the situation, told me how he took a week to be with his newly diagnosed dad so understood being with family as he handed me a write up, first in ,27 years. A parent had complain