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I teach 4th grade at a Christian school. I have been teaching for over 30 years but I have been at this school for 2 years. Since I have been working at this school it seems like everything I do in my classroom it's something wrong with it according to my supervisor. Recently, I was told that I am not getting a new contract for the new school year. I have to find a new school. I was told that I am not a good fit for the school.

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Not all Christian schools are the same. My school does quarterly collaborative observations that drive PD. They also spend around $40k a year providing training. We get a 1/2 day each month to get together collaboratively work on issues and trends. This makes us a real strong team.

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Wow that’s cool, I would like that

You’re in my prayers. God has a plan for you. Find a new school to work at, or perhaps take time off and substitute to see what school you feel you’re a good fit for. Schools are cliquey places, seems like if you don’t connect with and befriend certain cliques early on they do find things wrong. If you’re friends with everyone they recognize all the good you’re doing. I was hoping Christian schools would be different but I hear that’s not so.

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Shocking! God can and will always make a way. Continue to seek His face!

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