Just as some teachers feel their authority is usurped by unsupportive leaders and parents, coaches often feel the same way. I have frequently heard from coaches that parents wield their power like a sword, a weapon to brandish when they disagree with a coach; this happens more frequently, so I’m told, when politically powerful or [...]

I was saving this email for another day. But today after reading Kary’s latest post, I needed to get this out IMMEDIATELY. I really want people to understand what they are getting into. Parents are not as involved as they used to be. . .back in the day. So [...]

First, in response to Mathew Tabor’s comment about my facial expressions . . .I wouldn’t consider myself judgmental, maybe a person with a lack of tact and self control. I consider myself to be one of the most tolerant and patient teachers at my school. However, I believe that I am fed up [...]

I admit my facial expressions can tell everything I’m thinking about a person I’m having a conversation with. I’ve been cursed with this ALL of my life. I guess I’m a lot more like Pres. Bush than I thought–he doesn’t hide what he is thinking very well either. The reason I need to [...]