It may just be a negative aura (I can count on one hand how many times we've seen her smile these last 3 months!), but I really want a way to review her and discuss her performance with the principal in a parent/teacher/principal conference. It's not just her attitude (she does not seem happy to be there), but she definitely misspells words and seems lacking in her education.
2007-09-24 08:39:22 · 6 answers · asked by serenaviolet 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
I am with ya, sounds to me like they hired anyone they could get.
You know for what we pay for taxes, they should have a stellar education and I wouldnt want my kids in her classroom! But on the same token, you owe it to your child to inform the principal of what you are seeing. We cant change things we don't know are wrong. Maybe the principal doesnt have a clue about this teacher. It may be helpful if you talked to some other mothers in your child's class for back up.
2007-09-24 08:48:54 · answer #1 · answered by MyKidsMom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually not, but of course if you really feel strongly about it you could schedule a conference with the principal to express your concerns or send an email. If you're concerned about retaliation, you can say that to the principal and ask to keep your identity confidential (or you could send an anonymous note to the principal, but that's really a last resort ... I think it's kind of dishonorable to essentially be trying to get someone fired and not even identify yourself). You can also raise at a PTA meeting the issue of what the administration would like parents to do if they have concerns about a teacher.
I do agree with the person who already answered that some people who are not good talking to parents are actually good with kids (and vice versa). But if that's not the case, I'd be upset, too.
Edit -- I wouldn't personally be going to the principal just because the teacher is kind of grumpy (though I would strongly wish my child weren't in that kind of environment and if I could do anything to make sure my other kids didn't end up in that class another year, I would). Nor would I make a big deal if she were occasionally making typos on letters sent home. However, if she really seemed unable to spell correctly or otherwise seemed to lack the basic qualifications of a kindergarten teacher, I'd consider that a big problem, and I would probably (very reluctantly and uncomfortably) talk to the principal.
2007-09-24 09:06:28 · answer #2 · answered by ... 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure if this is what you mean, but there's a website called ratemyteachers.com
You can us it to "grade" your son's teacher, so others will see the grade you gave her. Of course, your identity is kept private.
Other than that, I would suggest writing a letter - even an anonymous one - to the principal/superintendent. I wouldn't be happy either if my son's kindergarten teacher were negative all the time and didn't seem educated.
2007-09-24 08:53:56 · answer #3 · answered by SoBox 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work in daycare.. and i work with a girl like this. Parents have said to me many times.. 'oh shes scary isnt she?' etc etc.
Mainly she doesnt smile when talking to parents or even seem interested at times...but this has no affect on how she works with the kids.. she is amazing with them and has really good activities that she carries out. She just doesnt seem to work well with parents for some reason... its strange because they dont think she is a very plesent person when really shes fine!
Anyway my point is maybe this teacher is like this?
Does ur child say anything positive about them?
Do they enjoy going to nursery? Then there mite be nothin to worry about...
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Oh and to that comment below... is ratemyteacher.com not a silly site for teenagers that they use to bad mouth all their teachers?
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2007-09-24 08:52:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just ask HER if she's feeling ok one day and see her response. Teachers also have bad days to. Maybe she's had a death in her family or something of that nature. Talk to her; I'm sure once she sees your not one of those "out to get her" kind of mom's she'll lighten up to you. Most importantly is how she teaches and acts around your child. Does your child have a problem with this teacher?
2007-09-24 09:16:58 · answer #5 · answered by OMGiamgoingNUTS 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe your expecting to much from her. and who are you to judge her or her education you arent there all day with her. talk to the principal and get over your stuck up high and mighty i am better than a college educated teacher
2007-09-24 09:00:27 · answer #6 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋