Originally Posted by
nswef
Zoe I think you've gotten some good advice here. Having been a teacher for 31 years I watched many excellent people be overlooked. Especially excellent substitutes. The system LOVES good substitutes and doesn't want them to move into teaching staff because it costs! Money and ego run all of it and if you can do as some suggest and focus on the good you do with the kids it might help. You will get validation from them and perhaps your co workers. I was lucky to have an excellent team of teachers who got me through the awful times, but once I realized I couldn't change the system and just did what I felt was right within those guidelines...life was easier- plus a good counselor! I feel for you and your deep frustration and sorrow.