February 02, 2021

5 Things Teachers Have Permission For

24 minutes

Welcome to 5 Things Teachers Have Permission For. We are the Marigold Force.

I can’t believe you did all that. You’re a superhero!

My child is bored. I could definitely do your job better and this wouldn’t happen.

Can you talk to my child about cleaning their room today? I tried, but they only listen to you.

We appreciate all your hard work to make this crazy first week happen! Can you also draft up an email about all these changes and email all your families in the next hour before you go home for the night?

I know you’re teaching math, reading, science, social studies, Pandemic health & safety, and social and emotional skills... but there was a major crisis last night so can you figure out a way to cover this in a way that feels authentic. Also make sure everyone feels safe, heard, seen, but not obligated to share.

How teachers are seen by society can shift in the blink of an eye. We can be viewed as superheroes doing the impossible. Other times we’re viewed as the root cause of all the problems in the world. Many seem to think, we hold all the power and make all the decisions, and when bad things happen it’s on us. In reality, the majority of decisions are thrust upon us with little to no input from teachers, but we’re on the front lines taking the punches for these decisions.

Unfortunately, society’s expectations of us aren’t going away. The same demands will continue to knock at our door- although we would all love a shift in our education system. What we do with those expectations and demands we can control. In this episode, Jessie and Joel compiled a list we all need to hear and come back to again and again. Dear teachers, here are: 5 Things You Have Permission For. Let’s do this!

Teachers, you have permission...

To Not Be Okay

To Make Mistakes

To Not Have All The Answers

To Not Enjoy Teaching

To Have A Life

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