Comments on: Dear Parent, This Teacher Has 8 Secrets to Share With You

By: Jessamy McDougal

Jessamy McDougal — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 11:03:29 +0000

Thank you. I am not a teacher, but I am the child of one. I remember my mother crying because a family took her to dispute over the "magic wand" she used in her classroom to mediate who was speaking. I spent my summer holidays in her classroom, pulling staples out of walls and scrubbing paint off tables. I remember her spending hours cutting and pasting the kid's artwork so she could create a beautiful display. I remember her being so devoted to those kids. Wanting to give them the best start to school she could, and how she had a meeting with her parents every year to discuss their wants and needs. My mum was an amazing teacher. I have the highest respect for teachers, they carry all the hearts in their hands <3 And anyone who is willing to take my ratbags for 6 hours a day, 5 days a week deserves a gold star, an apple, and all the coffee they want!

By: Ashley

Ashley — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 16:33:00 +0000

In reply to Stacey Lichter. Thanks, Stacey! I struggle with the healthy frustration part... it's so hard to sit back!

By: Stacey Lichter

Stacey Lichter — Wed, 04 Jul 2018 04:38:33 +0000

Dear Ashley,

I am a parent of a two-year-old, and a tutor of high school kids, and I’ve found this article a welcome reminder of the mistakes a lot of parents can make. I especially liked “Healthy Frustration Breeds Learning and Growth.”

By: Jen

Jen — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 03:41:20 +0000

Oh my goodness! Number eight made me laugh out loud! Seriously. I love that one! I also love the one where you say teachers know our children in a different way than we do! I’m experiencing this right now with my middle schooler! She claims her teachers are “mean” aka they make her do her work or don’t allow their students to be on their phones in class! I commend all middle school teachers for choosing to teach, in my opinion, the most difficult age group. Especially nowadays with the attitudes, lack of parental support, and again, their attitudes!!! Thank you for another great article!

By: Nancy

Nancy — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 17:31:52 +0000

Thanks Ashley, I wish I would read these secrets earlier.

By: Catherine

Catherine — Fri, 29 Apr 2016 07:33:48 +0000

Thanks for addressing this out! I really appreciate all the kindness and dedication of my child teachers, especially Jack’s
Sometimes, it gets to the point that I think he likes her more than he likes me.

By: Blair

Blair — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 00:18:11 +0000

In reply to Nicki Lee. Haha! Thanks Nicki! Glad you liked it!

By: Blair

Blair — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 00:16:26 +0000

In reply to Cheryl. Thanks for reading Cheryl! Glad to hear it resonated with you. And yes, it's too bad that in the mission to keep parents as content as possible, we wouldn't see this shared at most schools! A little honest communication would probably go a long way as I'm sure a lot of parents don't even realize some of what they are doing can be a burden.

By: Blair

Blair — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 00:11:25 +0000

In reply to Marykay. I would be honored! Glad that you connected with the piece. Spread the word all you want!

By: Ashley

Ashley — Mon, 22 Feb 2016 19:02:20 +0000

In reply to Marykay. Yes, of course! Thanks so much for reading and spreading the message.