I guess the groundhog probably saw his shadow today. The sun came out and it felt warmer even though there was still snow on the ground. I took my last class out for a walk. We took a thermometer and measured some temperatures. We also measured out some snow in a graduated cylinder and watched how little liquid it melted down to. We found some cotton and collected and planted the seeds. Mostly, it was just a chance to relax and calm down a little bit. Briana, her first day back from suspension, was crying. Her grandfather died. She’s going to have to go to El Salvador for a while. I think the walk helped everyone but especially her.
I picked up a new student today. I am really not happy about this. He’s had so many problems with his science teacher that they decided to change him to my class. I’m not sure what miracle I’m supposed to work on him. I’ve seen the stress he’s caused his old teacher. The mother was always calling, sending emails, and coming in for conferences. I want no part in it.
This is the story of a burned out teacher who works in a dysfunctional school. Everything you are about to read is true. Names have been changed to protect the guilty. Warning: This blog contains depictions of actual middle school events and may therefore be inapropriate for children.
About Me
- Mr. Moore
- Rahab J. Moore wrote this journal while in his third (and final) year teaching at George Washington Middle School, a dysfunctional middle school in Alexandria, Virginia. He has since transferred school systems and is happy to report that he is no longer a "burned out teacher". Mr. Moore continues to update his blog. He welcomes your comments.
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