Feed them, dear…..All teachers like to eat. Put a note on the sign in board that cookies are in your room on the next teacher workday when there’s no kids. I also taught with some of my high school teachers.

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Put a sign up for a “TGIF” sign for happy hour somewhere close to school. Everyone likes that as well.

3. Suggest a team project for two classes: My favorite was having older kids interview kindergarten students. They then had to write and illustrate a short story using things the little kid liked-food, hobbies, favorite tv show, etc. The kindergarten teacher was thrilled, the parents were thrilled, the principal was thrilled……When teachers see you are all about kids, they’ll come around.

I just retired a year ago after 28 years. Have a great school year.

As for the guy who chewed you out for sitting in “his” spot; tell him to grow up or get there earlier.

I know you wouldn’t do it but it is fun to think about! 🙂