Career Confidential: Teacher annoyed that colleagues at other schools think she has it easy
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DOI: 10.1177/0031721719841346
Abstract: Phyllis Fagell advises a teacher whose friends believe her job teaching at a wealthy public school is easier than their jobs at schools in poor neighborhoods. A principal wants to know what to do about… read more here.
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Career Confidential: Miserable teacher wants to know how to ‘choose happiness’
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DOI: 10.1177/0031721719886275
Abstract: Phyllis Fagell provides advice to educators. In this column, an unhappy teacher seeks tips for improving her outlook. Another teacher wants help improving his relationship with others in his department, when the department chair is… read more here.
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Career Confidential: Teacher wonders how to help students during coronavirus shutdown
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DOI: 10.1177/0031721720923799
Abstract: Phyllis Fagell provides workplace advice to educators in this Kappan column. This month, a teacher wants to know how she can provide emotional support to students when the school is closed for the COVID-19 pandemic.… read more here.
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Career Confidential: Teacher feels more competent than the principal
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DOI: 10.1177/0031721720956879
Abstract: In this advice column, Phyllis Fagell answers work-related questions from educators. This month, a teacher expresses frustration about a principal who seems out of touch with what kids need, especially in a time of remote… read more here.
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Career confidential: Teacher feels pressure to teach while sick if it’s not COVID
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DOI: 10.1177/00317217221082817
Abstract: Phyllis Fagell offers advice to teachers dealing with workplace challenges. One teacher’s school is facing staff shortages during COVID. Teachers who are sick with colds, but not COVID, are coming to work because so many… read more here.
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Career Confidential: Principal wonders how to avoid burning out
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DOI: 10.1177/00317217221092247
Abstract: Phyllis Fagell offers professional advice to educators. In this monthly column, she speaks with writer Chris Balme about how a principal can avoid burnout while also supporting teachers. A principal wants to know whether and… read more here.
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Career Confidential: Teacher wants to feel more motivated
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DOI: 10.1177/00317217221100017
Abstract: School counselor and therapist Phyllis Fagell responds to requests for professional advice from educators. In this issue, two teachers are struggling with negative thoughts. One teacher feels less motivated to try new things and misses… read more here.
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Career Confidential: Staff members are rude to principal when they dislike his decisions
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DOI: 10.1177/00317217221123655
Abstract: In Career Confidential, Phyllis Fagell gives career advice to educators. In the September 2022 column, a principal wants to know how to respond when teachers get angry about unpopular decisions. And teacher who received an… read more here.
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Career Confidential: Teacher told to accept feedback more gracefully
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DOI: 10.1177/00317217221130640
Abstract: In the October 2022 Career Confidential, Phyllis Fagell has advice for teachers who are unhappy about the feedback they receive from their principals. An ESOL teacher has trouble accepting critical feedback from a principal who… read more here.
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Career Confidential: Teacher is losing patience with misbehaving students
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DOI: 10.1177/00317217221136604
Abstract: Teachers ask counselor Phyllis Fagell for help with their interactions with students. One 3rd-grade teacher is frustrated with herself for losing her cool when students misbehave. A 6th-grade teacher wants to help a socially awkward… read more here.
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Career Confidential: Teacher wants to motivate an apathetic student
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DOI: 10.1177/00317217231156239
Abstract: In this regular column, Phyllis Fagell gives workplace advice to educators. This month, a teacher is frustrated that she can’t make much change at her school without becoming an administrator. Another teacher is concerned that… read more here.
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