Have you ever cried @ work? What do you think of others who do?
For purposes of answering, don’t limit your responses to whether or not teachers should cry in front of their students. Think also about crying in front of coworkers and/or administrators.
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I try to stick to Kelly Cutrone’s motto, “If you have to cry, go outside.” This motto made me jump the fence and run to my car after a heated discussion with my dept. and admin. (Later I was commended on being strong, knowledgeable, and fair.) I held my own, calmly walked to my classroom, then left through the back door. (It was my first year teaching and my principal screamed in my face to transfer because I wanted to keep doing inclusion) No one saw me. Tough day. Maybe the toughest so far.
One other time I teared up (which I don’t think counts) in front of my co-teaching partner when she asked me about my grandmother who was not doing well at the time. No real crying mostly just a don’t go there right now type thing.
Usually I just keep everything that frustrates me to myself and let it all out at bootcamp. That place has seen me at my worst and best, and is my safe place. I can feel all the feelings in the world and not be wrong there. I am allowed to be me-blood, sweat, and yes, tears.
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betheteacheryouloved reblogged this from fauxrealyo and added:
I am glad you have a place where you can release! I wish that it was regarded as okay in society to express emotions...
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fauxrealyo reblogged this from betheteacheryouloved and added:
I try to stick to Kelly Cutrone’s motto, “If you have to cry, go outside.” This motto made me jump the fence and run to...
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mrskaaay reblogged this from betheteacheryouloved and added:
I have cried at work. When I was doing my first year evaluation process, I cried during my one-on-one meeting with my...
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gigifoundatardis said:
Yes— once in front of students and once in front of coworkers. I feel like I am viewed as weak, but I honestly don’t know….
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englishteacheronline said:
I have (not in front of students) maybe 3/4 times in the last 6 years. Most recently once due to frustration at school transport (I couldn’t get home) and on the day I lost a friend to suicide. I don’t regret it& it has led to stronger relationships.
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rjccourt said:
I cried in front of my students twice that I remember. The first time was during a yearbook meeting and a student said that she did not feel a part of the staff. The second time was when a huge group of really great yearbook kids graduated.
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