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Originally Posted by historyteach I don't feel safe. Bottom line. I don't trust the administration to do the right thing. This was such a no brainer, and they did nothing! I was told I was overreacting! Evidently, the cop didn't think so!
I still reject the idea. [in regard to bi-polar playing a role] I think the circumstances under which I was fighting an unresponsive system to a clear and credible threat is the cause of my anxiety.
...it was clear it very well COULD have happened. And the administration took no action! That lack of action is what set me off. I know I am very shaken right now. |
If you don't feel safe, you should go straight to the school board union and file a complaint. The good/bad thing about the teacher's union...is that they do not screw around. You have a valid complaint (not feeling safe) because the administration failed to take appropriate action (especially considering the police's decision). You have every right to make alot of noise and hopefully bring a mutually acceptable resolution to the situation. This isn't about money, vacation, etc...this is about the safety of the teachers and the students.
As an aside....there is a HUGE need for more non-violence education to be done in the school systems, but for a variety of reasons...it has not happened. Children of today have many more demons to deal with, and unfortunately are not receiving enough support to deal with it adequately.
-pedagogue
ps. As for the bi-polar symptoms....I have a hunch that if you relieve the additional environmental stress, and the related anxiety.....the symptoms will probably subside.