Teacher Burnout

Could burnout be lessened for teachers if society didn't put us under the "microscope" as much and make us feel as though we are solely responsible for child development in manners, social skills, knowledge and mastery of the basic core subjects, preventing teen pregnancies, drug abuse and in making sure all students pass and graduate? Of course, it is a teacher's goal to see that his or her students have a firm grasp of the tools they need in order to master core subjects, but where does the responsibility of the parents and the community enter into the solutions and desired outcome? It IS a team effort!

This brings me to yet another issue. When one is feeling like a failure in being able to reach their students, despite the brilliant attempts, the countless extra hours expended, and still see little improvement in student performance, it gets a bit difficult to go to a colleague and say, here is what's going on with me, I feel like a failure!

Schools are like little towns, rural areas for the most part. Everybody knows everything about everybody. AND when one tries to communicate their need of emotional support, depending on whether or not you can trust the sweet soul in which you divulge yourself, your meaning can sometimes get twisted as the sentences in a game of gossip, when the statement is passed from one person to the next. You may start out saying something like, "I sure would like to get some relief from this job," which turns into, "She said she was going to take a street job?"

If you feel as though you are alone and isolated, and indeed, you may be, just because you thought fraternizing with a bunch of gossips would be the dangerous route to take, then you might be able to get some help through the internet where you can remain anonymous.

Therapy Network

Dr Katz' Auto Diagnosis - for fun

Relaxation Response

De-Stress your Whirlwind

Yoga Internet Resources