Sunday, August 21, 2011

Disappointed

So through my classroom blog, I stumbled onto a parent's blog and was reading her entry about the first day of her kiddo in my class. I know that this is her first child to go to kindergarten and I imagine that is extremely difficult for a parent.  But she expressed a concern that I may not be as caring as I need to be.  My first reaction and shock because we only spoke for about 5 minutes so how can she possibly know how caring I am?  My second reaction is disappointment that a parent would get that first impression.  I am a very caring person; I don't think you could teach kindergarten (or any grade really) and not truly love the students in your class.  I really hope that I can alleviate her fears and make this mom see that we both care of her child and want what is best for her.  I guess maybe that is just what I get for peeking onto a parent's blog..I won't make that mistake again. :(

2 comments:

  1. Try not to worry. Parents are super sensitive when their kiddies first go to school. She might have just been having a bad day. I bet she'll realize how wonderful you really are before too very long. Sorry this happened to you.

    ❀Barbara❀
    Grade ONEderful

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  2. That's too bad she felt the need to post that about you. Not cool!
    I've been teaching for 12 years at the same school and I still get parents at Orientation who ask me if this is my first year teaching!?! I don't know what I do to give off that vibe!
    By Open House they usually learn that I know my stuff and it isn't my first rodeo.
    Andi
    PencilsGlueandTyingShoes

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