I am a freshman in highschool, and there is this teacher that everyone likes a lot, but the principal thinks she is a bad teacher. She got evaluated and she only "partially meets the standards". Its not like we dont learn from her, we all learn a lot! I dont think that the principal likes her. She makes learning fun and I dont know why he thinks that shes a bad teacher. What should I do to keep her around?
2006-11-08 08:35:03 · 8 answers · asked by Ashley B 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
You need to find out more about WHY she is being fired. The fact that she is fun doesn't mean that you are learning what you are supposed to be learning and, as a teacher, there are things she is supposed to be doing that you may not know about. For example, she may have been rude to other teachers or administrators, missed mandatory meetings, or failed to turn in required reports. Once you get a better sense of WHY, you can better address those issues, if they have anything to do with you. For example, if you are told that students have complained, a petition by students may help, but if it is because she doesn't work well with her colleagues, your saying she is fun in the classroom won't have any impact.
2006-11-08 08:46:27 · answer #1 · answered by neniaf 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You could try to talk to the principal about it. If you're really serious in trying to keep her, I'd send parents to the school board and central office. They are the ones who will be in control of her position anyway. Not that what the students think doesn't matter, but a lot of people will only listen to adults. That's why you should probably send parents. You could go with them to have an even stronger message, but bring adults. Ridiculous as it is, it may be the only way to be taken seriously. Also keep in mind that the reason she is losing her job may be a private issue that the community has no control over. Good luck with it, anyhow. It's good to see that students are willing to go to great lengths for a teacher.
2006-11-08 18:21:24 · answer #2 · answered by caitlinerika 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't stress about it, if you're at public school. Firing a teacher is almost impossible. Unless she is physically or sexually abusing students, the principal would have to go to great lengths to prove that the teacher was incompetent enough to fire. All the principal can really do is keep giving her poor evaluations. That's annoying, but she won't lose her job.
On the other hand, if you're at a private school, it could be different. In that case I'd suggest talking to your parents about it. Have them call the school and express their concern. At private schools, parents get listened to.
2006-11-08 18:53:01 · answer #3 · answered by dark_phoenix 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Write a letter to the principal outlining why you think she is an effective teacher. I'm curious where you got your information of only partially meeting the standards. If it is from the teacher herself, it may not be true. The standards are set by the state and all teachers must teach according to the standards. If she is only partially meeting them, then she is partially not doing her job.
2006-11-08 16:48:05 · answer #4 · answered by sueiscozier 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As corny as it sounds, start a petition...get all the people who care about her (students, other teachers, parents...anyone who has contact with her in a work setting) to sign it and present it to the principal
2006-11-08 16:37:53 · answer #5 · answered by Cindy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Cindy....start a petition. Make sure that it is formal...no "celebrity" signatures. Be sure not to accuse the principal of bad judgment. Be respectful.
2006-11-08 16:43:53 · answer #6 · answered by Random Person 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do all of your homework and ace all your tests. If most of her students were doing well, she might not be in this situation. ? (You didn't really give any details.)
2006-11-08 21:14:06 · answer #7 · answered by chelleedub 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have a event to show she shouldn't go!
2006-11-08 16:43:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋