PokerBob gets screwed at work. What would you do?(tl;dr)

[AAAA]

PB, i will read the rest of the thread, but my suggestions are to make an appointment with TAP and have another teacher meet with you...for several reasons...if TAP is unfair, you have a witness, so TAP is less likely to be blatantly unfair. also, you will likely get some good input if you choose a good mediator.

how did the students find out about the new ap physics teacher? if you didn't tell them...let the principal know that you have been approached by a group of students who were concerned.

when you talk to the new principle who has never seen you teach...have your ducks in a row...document your expertise and do not downplay the other new teacher...

apologize for not getting this stipulated prior to your leave of absence, but emphasize your understanding that your classes would be returned since you were instrumental in developing the attendance.


practice a couple scenarios out loud, not just in your mind.
remember to mention how unreasonable it is for you to have all the freshman science classes...and get some other offers to put on the table, if you have any. let them know you won't leave this year, but that you would have to look elsewhere when they can find a replacement better suited to the introductory classes.


then do your absolute best and smile the whole time.

[sawseech]

I'd start politiking with TNP and become good friends with TNG and work towards getting TAP and TTWC eliminated

[PokerBob]

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the new principal likely won't be there very long, as he came out of retirement to take this job. word on the street is that he is grooming TAP for the job.

[AAAA]

if tap is being groomed to be principal...you might wnat to find another job anyway?

i worked in a situation that is coming back in my mind and haunting me right now. i had a split job at two close schools...morning school had a great principal and an ap who was a real go getter, but had a great heart and cared for the kids under a gruff exterior...principal was a bit over the hill, but nice.

other school had very political priincipal and incredibly inept assistant principal whose goal in life was to make sure she didn't get in any trouble, but cared not a whit about the kids.

both of those at the same time was sometimes too much to bear as i would leave a nurturing learning environment in the morning and enter a shark feeding frenzy in the afternoon.

if you are half the teacher you think you are (and i am not doubting a bit) you will find a better place...start interviewing principals...find one you want to follow, and let him or her know that your goal is to have a great physics department.

[MicroBob]

GL PB - hope it works out.
I can't really give any advice here as it is difficult to tell how far you want to take this.
Would you be willing to quit over this and just go back to poker?
Would you really be suffering THAT badly if you were teaching the freshman classes only all year?
How willing are you to tick-off the other teachers here?

I think these are Q's that only you can answer.


But the real reason I'm contributing to this thread:
After reading about the dart-gun stuff I'm pretty sure I want to take your class.