It was a pretty bad day. I felt very sad all day. It wasn't too much of an issue work wise, but it made dealing with one person that much more difficult. I think this is my test right now. In my past three jobs, counting this one, I have had a major issue with a non-natural born US citizen in each. It sounds terrible and xenophobic, but its like a language/cultural barrier.
So I guess first I have to figure out what all the issues are and then go from there.
I'm pretty tired so I'm going to crawl into bed now.
(I am looking forward to Saturday when we are going to try a new RPG: Spirit of the Century.)
Till tomorrow,
Amelia
Life in general
16 years ago
Indian? I know something about India....
ReplyDeleteActually, she is of Indian heritage, but grew up in Burma.
ReplyDeleteI like you Amelia, even if your co-worker does not. Just remember, we are all made of 90% of the same empty space. Love her anyway. You'll be ok.
ReplyDeleteAnd my students drive me just as crazy today as they did almost 2 years ago. You are not a failure as a teacher or a person. You did exactly what you set out to do. You just met up with some incredible odds. And you are right. Montessori or otherwise, there is no prescription for dealing with children. They are not black and white and neither can the method be.
I love you.
Se.