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Finally figured out what was going on. It's not black depression; it's repressed anger.

Another set of meetings with the staff at the first school. Final day today, director took my name off the certificates so his was the only name on it. Was supposed to give a lesson on some things, put it online, but the admin didn't show up until 9:40 and we were deep into the activity so it was late. Supposed to be there by 8:30. She's also (wincing, unable to meet my eyes) booked 35 students into the next session, with no student aides.

Well, that's going to be SPECIAL.

She's not hitting the mark, but to be fair, she didn't sign up for this. Neither did I, really, which is what makes it special. Lots of passiveaggressiveness going around, especially from the director, who moans about the "budget" but doesn't distribute it. I take this to read that he's having real problems with the Admin, who's blown a lot of the budget off the map.

Not the best start. Not the best conversation. He's insistent that we keep costs down, so we're going to have to limit the lab assistant's hours. I'm insistent that with 35 students I'm going to need both lab assistants full time. He notes that he writes the checks, so there ya go.

The class was originally set for 25.


As for the afternoon, Contract won't occur until the 21st--last day of class. No one has a clue. Fly by night again. I'd walk, but that would completely screw the students--three transfers and the rest. Not their fault and if they didn't complete the course they'd be bounced out of the school.



So...this is all competely fucked up. And nothing I can do about it, except help out where I can. Can't depend on the admins in either place.

Must mean that I'm

You Are The Fool

You are a fascinating person who is way beyond the concerns of this world.
Young at heart, you are blissfully unaware of any dangers ahead.
You are a true wanderer - it has be difficult finding your place in this world.
Full of confidence, you are likely to take a leap of faith.

Your fortune:

You are about to embark on a new phase in your life.
This may mean changing locations, jobs, friends, or love status.
You are open about what the future will bring, and free of worry.
You have made your peace with fate, and you're ready to start down your new path.

Sneakiness

Date: 2006-07-15 06:35 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] jeanvieve.livejournal.com
Budgets no one gets to see. Heh. Have you considered contacting the district and asking humbly what the budget issues are that keep classes 50% over booked?

Just having band memories - no one got to see the budget ever. Never knew where we stood. Bad mojo.


You Are The Magician

You are powerful and wise - beyond what anyone can see.
Deeply complex, you have the resources to connect to the spiritual and material world.
You posses the knowledge to manipulate your life and the lives around you.
You also have a great healing power, should you choose to use it.

Your fortune:

You have unhidden powers that you have yet to tap into.
Soon, you will better understand how to use your intellect and intuition.
Believe it or now, you will discover how you can manipulate yourself and others for good.
You are at the beginning of a path of spiritual enlightenment.

Date: 2006-07-15 07:32 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] klwilliams.livejournal.com
Depression is very closely linked to anger, though depression tends to be anger turned towards oneself.

I suggest you go smack people. Who, is an exercise left to the reader.

[[hugs]]

Date: 2006-07-15 07:33 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] trinsf.livejournal.com
I deeply appreciate your work these past two weeks and dedication to teaching, even when you're frustrated and angry and sad. I thought highly of you *before* this, but knowing that you've plunged into the (afternoon school) mess and tried, even in the face of all of those things -- it has deepened the respect I have for you.

I feel certain that in time, you'll find a teaching position where that dedication is recognized and where your talents aren't treated in this difficult way. In the meantime, my thoughts go out to you.

What TrinSF said

Date: 2006-07-19 05:32 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] zyxwvut.livejournal.com
I'm impressed, too. She was telling me about this on a short car trip, recently.

Being jerked around by Them What Gots the Money is no good. You certainly deserve props, for sticking around to do right by the kids.

Z

P.S.: I'd had no idea that you were on LJ, until aforementioned conversation. ;-D

Date: 2006-07-15 07:32 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] kawgirl.livejournal.com
Ouch. That sucks. If it's any consolation, it sounds like the stories we've got at the district I'm working for. I'm so sorry it's what's going on over there, too.

OH, and FWIW: I'm a fool, too. (:

Classic

Date: 2006-07-15 10:08 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] dakini-bones.livejournal.com
Weaseliness screws dedication and talent. Why do all administrations suck so much, everywhere in all situations?! Grrr.
Kill them. We'll help hide the bodies.

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