School Teachers

amynbebes · Nov 22, 2008

I don't know but the next step would be to contact the school board if you don't think that the principal will address it.

Bonnie Nurse · Nov 22, 2008

Of course there are state regulating boards for the licensing and continued practice of teachers. Teachers are PROFESSIONALS, in spite of what you might see on the news these days. Follow the chain of command. Speak to the teacher first and be forthright about seeking solutions from her principal. Have the meeting with the principal present and a counselor from the school. DO NOT have the meeting alone with the teacher. This is even policy in some school districts. If you do not get solutions, be frank about your intention to take the matter before the school board. After the board, the state board of teaching in the capitol of your state would be your next recourse. Hope you won't have to go that far.

years · Nov 22, 2008

Hi,

I am a teacher transitioning into nursing. In my state (GA) all educators are bound by the "code of ethics." I don't know if other states have similar codes of ethics. If possible check to see if this teacher is in violation of the code or maybe the teacher may be violating rules and regulations set forth by the local board.

You could probably explain the situation to the principal and see if the teacher is in violation of either of the two. The code of ethics has a lot of gray areas so the teacher may not be aware he/she is doing something wrong.

Without me knowing more about the situation, it is hard for me to say.

Aneroo, LPN · Nov 22, 2008

Of course there are state regulating boards for the licensing and continued practice of teachers. Teachers are PROFESSIONALS, in spite of what you might see on the news these days. Follow the chain of command. Speak to the teacher first and be forthright about seeking solutions from her principal. Have the meeting with the principal present and a counselor from the school. DO NOT have the meeting alone with the teacher. This is even policy in some school districts. If you do not get solutions, be frank about your intention to take the matter before the school board. After the board, the state board of teaching in the capitol of your state would be your next recourse. Hope you won't have to go that far.

I agree, very well stated. Even if you know the teacher will not respond, go through the appropriate chain of command.

tencat · Nov 22, 2008

It really depends what the issue is. The best course of action is to talk with the teacher first, then go up the chain of command to the principal, then school board.

CalNevaMimi, LPN, LVN · Nov 22, 2008

I just ended my teaching career. What a thankless job. In my state our credentials are only given after passing a multitude of tests and are renewable every five years (with a minimum of 150 hours of professional development...if you ever wondered what teachers do all summer, now you know). All of that post-grad study, interning, laughable pay, and scruntiny by disrespecful parents...to be laid off twice due to lack of senority and school closure. Before you put this teacher in his or her place, be prepared for the outcome. Whatever your reasons are, make sure they are serious enough to potentially end that person's career. It's a wonder that anyone would want to become a teacher these days.

justme1972 · Nov 22, 2008

Seems to be a rampant theme on here this week.

We took an exam this week at my school and when we were going over it, challenging questions...my instructor lost it...I mean lost it.

This is the SAME instructor that is always preaching on how nurses need to "maintain control", but if she can't keep it together in the classroom, then I really don't know how she handles herself on the job....

....then again...I am assuming she can...maybe that is why she is teaching nursing school.