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[joeylittle]

I'm afraid that it would get around then rumors would start. I feel like teachers are held to such a high standard so we can't even date without people speculating about it.

You know your work environment better than we do. If it is the kind of place where there's that level of gossip, then you might have a good reason right here just to cool your heels a bit, enjoy having a fantasy crush but don't actually act on it.

I just don't know how to keep cool sometimes, though. I feel more insecure around the honors kids even though I used to be one of them (I took honors and AP classes throughout high school.) I don't think that I should have to disclose that to them; they just need to learn how to respect other people in general, and that they don't know everything. Essentially, I think I need to break them slightly then abruptly build them up right after I do it.

I agree, you don't have to disclose anything to them. Just remember; teaching respect and general conduct in a class setting is kind of like another subject. It's a pretty simple subject to teach, because all you have to do is know the boundaries and enforce them. Staying neutral while doing it is definitely the hard part. But honestly, it sounds like you know what to do and how to do it.

Just be clear for yourself on what you expect of them, and then make it clear to them, and repeat as necessary.

 

[ms spock]

Congrats on your student placement going so well! That is great! Mastery Learning sounds like a very interesting program.

I wouldn't even think about dating anyone from the school until you are actually employed there. You are right teachers are held to a higher standard and some schools don't look upon dating other staff kindly.

 

[Nicolette]

@InsideAWord - opening post restored as members have invested their time in responding to your post and it is not only disrespectful but deletion makes the thread nonsensical.