Give the principal a heads up on anything that could end up in his/her office or is out of the ordinary. Talk to your site administrator as soon as possible whenever you believe a parent may pay the office a visit. Let him/her know what happened, how it happened, why it happened, what you said or didn’t say, etc. Be honest; if you said something you shouldn’t have, admit it so he/she can diffuse the situation. Examples may include when:
- A child gets hurt
- A parent is really angry – to the point you think they may go to the principal.
- A conference/ meeting goes badly.
- You get a threat.
- If you are doing something that could be controversial
- Before you veer off any district adopted curriculum – this does not include using any supplementary materials but an entire unit or activity.
About Lucy Salerno
I have been a resident of Fairfield for over 25 years and have 30 years’ teaching experience in California K – 6 schools. I have been a music teacher, band and choral director, elementary teacher in grades K – 6, a district level technology coordinator teaching, and an elementary school administrator. In 2011, my most recent school, Scandia Elementary, on Travis Air Force Base, was awarded the California Distinguished School Award for work and programs implemented under my watch. Because of my broad educational background, I know and understand what is needed in today's difficult educational environment. I have taught writing to children in numerous grades as a core subject as well as integrating writing into other curricula areas. I retired a few years ago from the Travis Unified School District, I love working with children, and am now dedicating my services and skills in support of your children. Through love and patience, I hope to understand a child's needs, meet them where they are, build self-confidence and develop a life-long love of learning.
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