<p>franglish, I haven’t commented because I had nothing to add. Until now: Congratulations, and I’m so happy for you !!!</p>
<p>@Counting Down-- it’s a great idea, but I think I’m going to (stupid, maybe) trust him. It really is, usually, that kind of a school. Which is why this was all so weird.</p>
<p>Just want to add my congratulations. And I think CountingDown’s idea is a good one.</p>
<p>franglish
I’m late to your thread, but hugs to you and hope it resolves.</p>
<p>^^^^ Good idea, CountingDown. Factual, documents what was said, and non-confrontational.</p>
<p>Yes, good news, happy for you!</p>
<p>I followed carefully as this is happening in my school to too many teachers -about 15% (some already suing) They are being consistently replaced by just-out-of college girls, which already shows in tests and school dynamics going down. </p>
<p>Writing a detailed summary email to thank him for his understanding and support, is a very appropriate way of having it in writing. Tomorrow is Friday, do it while it is still fresh, and enjoy your break.</p>
<p>Great news, and absolutely agree, follow up with a confirmatory email.</p>
<p>Agreed with hayden - other posters were very insightful so I didn’t have anything to add but am very glad that this worked out. I’m a big critic of foreign language instruction in high schools, but I can say most students would be lucky to have a teacher whose passion is great enough that he/she is genuinely upset at the suggestion of mediocrity. Real kudos to you and good luck riding it out to retirement :)</p>
<p>^^^
I agree with that! As a teacher, I know better than anyone that we all have our bad moments or less than perfect lessons. The difference between a good teacher and a bad one, to me, is that the good ones CARE about improving and recognize when things don’t go as well as expected. The good teachers WANT to keep improving until the day they retire.</p>
<p>That is GREAT news!! Is the class you are going to take in the Bemidji camp? It’s really worth going there if you can. It’s such a beautiful area and all the various villages are really fun to explore.</p>
<p>Have a great SUMMER!!</p>
<p>Yes, I’m going to Bemidji. I wish I could give you a big handshake as a thank you for this. I knew of Concordia, but that option didn’t occur to me in the frenzy of the moment. The Head of School said it was perfect. You really helped me tremendously!</p>
<p>Good things happen for good people! Yay for you, Franglish! But definitely send that confirming email…it can be in the way of a "thank you " note so not threatening in tone, and yet also confirming your understanding of the outcome of your meeting.</p>
<p>I did send a thank you email. I agree that it was a good thing to do.</p>
<p>Of course, now that you know that the school is willing to pay for it, maybe you should have gone to Paris after all! ;)</p>
<p>LOL!! (10 char)</p>
<p>Sapling went there to learn Italian and had a great time.</p>
<p>Just want to update for those who were so kind to give me great advice last March, and who might be interested in knowing how the last few months were.</p>
<p>Finishing the school year was very odd in some ways. The division head who began this whole mess never spoke another word to me (except to answer perfunctory questions) and left the school for good without any contact. That was fine. The department head and I met a couple of times, she came back to see another class which went great and the head of the school said that it was all over. In some ways it seemed like it never happened.</p>
<p>The Concordia Language Villages course was terrific! I highly recommend it for any language teachers and for students who want a fabulous world language experience. Amazing place.</p>
<p>The new school year has not quite started yet, but we’ve had meetings etc. The new division head knew about the situation and as far as he is concerned, it’s over too.</p>
<p>So all’s well that ends well. And then begins anew.</p>
<p>Thanks again for all your kind words and great support. It truly helped a tremendous amount.</p>
<p>I’ve been caught up in the beginning of my own school year and only saw this now. I’m so happy for you.</p>
<p>Another language teacher!</p>
<p>So glad to hear the positive update! Enjoy! </p>
<p>Much of what you wrote (so well) about resonated with me. I’m not a teacher but a longtime allied health professional weathering the many,many changes in our work environment. I’ve had a long, successful run but there are times now when I wonder if my luck, like yours, could turn. Seems to be so many random opportunities for things to unravel when you think all is well.</p>
<p>Our son began his second year teaching in public school this week. He’s loving it.</p>
<p>I remember reading this originally and I just felt so bad for you. I had to quit working at a school because the stress and cattiness wasn’t worth it. I know too many GOOD teachers who are screwed over by pettiness and your story just made me sad and angry. </p>
<p>I’m so glad things worked out. Not only for you, but for your students. Here’s to a happy school year!</p>