Teacher Tizzy

I now have a beef with one of the teachers at my school. I am a fairly neutral person, I try not to get involved in other people's business or make my opinion heard about things all the time. I get along with all my coworkers, although I have my favorites (you know who you are). Well, this teacher has finally pushed my buttons one too many times. A little background if you will...

Yesterday, this teacher in 2nd grade (CB) was the playground troll, not letting the kids do anything. Granted, their choices were maybe not the safest, but you can't talk to a 4th or 5th grader the same way you talk to a 2nd grader. Well, she got all condescending about the 4th grade girls not listening to her, so one of them talked back. She was furious and wrote her up (this part I don't disagree with. No matter what, a student should not talk back to you). After recess was over, said teacher came into the staff lounge to complain about 4th grade girls and situation to anyone and everyone that was in there.

Fast forward a few hours...the 4th grade teacher (Kris) and I were walking back from the office at the end of the day. "What's up?" I asked her. She explained to me that she got a discipline form from CB regarding one of her students. She also said that the student received a rather harsh punishment for a first offense-staying inside for 2 days cleaning desks, whiteboards, and kissing CB's feet (okay, I added that part-sorry). The 4th grade teacher then asked me if I knew anything about it because CB had dropped off this discipline form for her student, but hadn't talked to her at all about the incident. At this point, I should have bit my tongue, but I didn't want to lie, so I told Kris what I knew. She agreed that CB was being a little dictator-y about the whole thing. "Kids need to be kids" (to a certain extent), she told me. I agree completely. What-are we going to start wrapping these kids in bubble wrap out of fear that they will fall and sue us? C'mon.

I went down my hallway and the preschool teacher (Sarah) was waiting by my door. "Are you and Kris talking about recess today?" I told her we were. "What happened? Alex (her daughter) said they can't do anything out there anymore. Do you know anything about it?" Um....again I should have kept quiet, but I DID know something about it. And CB was hardly being shy in telling 10 people about it in the lounge (except for the people she actually should have told). I told her what I knew as well. In both instances, I directed both of them back to CB for further clarification and questions. I didn't think this was the worst thing in the world...apparently I was wrong...

Today the Primary grade teachers had a meeting at Perkins. The incident came up only because CB brought it up. She also brought up how she thought our principal should talk to the whole school about recess behavior and respect. I asked her if she had talked to Kris about it. She said she had. Then one of the other teachers and I reminded her that if she has a problem with any of the kids, she should talk to their parents, including those with STFX teachers as parents. CB just glares at me and says "Jessica, why are you talking to everyone about it anyway? GOD!?!?" Whoa there, Blondie! Settle down! I explained to her that they asked me about it, but that I was sorry she was upset. Well, it didn't work because the rest of breakfast, she sat in a silent huff, eating her specialty omelet. And the rest of the day she avoided me as well.

Not that I am trying to continue this b***hfest, but not very many of the teachers like CB. She comes off as a snobby little twig who isn't happy in a relationship, but isn't happy when she's not in one, either. She complains about how little we get paid, but buys name brand clothes all the time (full price) and has a brand new car. However, I've always looked past these things and tried to be her friend. Until now! CB, I think you need an attitude adjustment. And please pull that giant stick out of your tiny, yet wide behind!