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Re: gripe

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wduncan (wduncan)
Tue, 24 Aug 1999 18:50:07 -0500

Please, take the correct position on this issue.
The other staff, i.e., English, Math, Social Studies, etc. are there as
"support staff"
the assist the arts in any way possible. I am very grateful for the support
staff
I have in my building, and tell them so at every opportunity.
Woody in KC

Fran Marze wrote:

> Hang in there. Sometimes that is the life of "specials". When i taught in
> an elementary school, we were banished to a separate table. Of course, the
> woman who started the segregation, banished the primary teachers to a
> different table. She taught fifth grade. ACtually, it is funny. But most
> people appreciate the art teachers. At least that is what I found. Don't
> judge everyone by a few callous people.
>
> When I left the elementary school to teach English at the high school, one
> of my third graders told me I was going to be a "real teacher." Now that I
> am teaching art again, I guess my IQ dropped. You have to laugh at
> people's perceptions.
>
> Good luck for a good year. Fran

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