I am bawling over a parent email. It wasn’t even an email that personally attacked me, but it seemed to imply that I am, somehow, inadequate. That maybe I’m not managing my class well, or challenging a student enough. I feel sad and defensive and incredibly upset.
I think part of it may be that in this email, which was a response to an email about this student’s poor behavior today, the parent revealed she had been to see the principal about her child. I know my principal has my back and will support me, but I am still extremely upset.
Bah. Thank goodness tomorrow is Friday. I can’t handle any more days this week.