New group of students coming to my class next grading period. The classes are huge & one class is the group that put hand sanitizer in my coffee last year. I have to admit, I'm a bit worried about dealing with them. I don't want to be THAT teacher, but I feel like I have to tread carefully with them. The "king" of the group is controlling and outright mean-and he's an excellant athlete and got by with everything last year. Help!!! I need suggestions for dealing with my feelings & uncertainty

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I’ve had a group like this in the past, and I have a friend whose students found out that she had a deadly allergy, and then they brought the allergen to school in an attempt to “kill” her (we are still not sure if this was their intent, but it seemed like it). They sent her to the hospital that day. Barely any support in my case and slightly more (thankfully) in hers. I know these things can be difficult and feel hopeless when students like this continue to be allowed to enter your space after severe incidents.

I’m not sure how much support you have, but you could reach out for some (or more) if that’s an option. I know it seems scary to ask at times, but I think most of your teaching/support staff peers (if not admin) might be willing to help. If not, just know that there is nothing wrong with being “that” teacher. We are humans, and we’re allowed to be weary of and react negatively to certain situations, especially when our health and safety are at risk.

I don’t know your entire situation, but I’ve found that setting very clear and rigid (at times) boundaries with students and coworkers has helped me immensely. I now react to situations more authentically, and I’m still just as close with my peers. Although I’m definitely not admin’s favorite, now I feel safe in my own classroom and I’m happier going to work. Maybe this could help you?

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I can't believe they would pull that kind of prank! I'm so sorry!

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I don’t have any advice but will be praying for you!

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I actually had one of those students come up to me yesterday and asked me if we ever found out who put hand sanitizer in my coffee? 🙄

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