My Frequent Flyer Parent Strikes again!

I lost track of the days! Working in two classrooms through me off, understandably. So when I learned this morning that the Sub was back, so I would be able to keep my observation appointment with my Frequent Flyer Parent, I wanted to cry! And SCREAM!

REALLY!! I’ve been a team player. I haven’t complained (out loud)! I’ve been really good!! WHY AM I BEING PUNISHED??!!

My Frequent Flyer Parent demands (yes, I do mean demands) to observe his child in every possible school situation before he deems us worthy of holding the (legally mandated) annual IEP meeting.

Ordinarily, I am very easy going. I have an open door policy for visitors. Admin visits frequently from my principal, to directors of education, to superintendents. Visitors do not stress me out. Usually because they are respectful and do not cause a great distraction to my classroom happenings, and get a clue quickly if my students are not loving them being there.

Except my Frequent Flyer Parent!!! He comes in and hijacks my class. When he is “observing” he wants it to be all about him and his child, regardless of the other students in the classroom. This stresses me out.

My Frequent Flyer Parent has caused occasions where he demanded so much attention that my other students went into full nuclear melt down and he still didn’t get a clue!

So today, when he started his usual interrogation tactics, I called him on the carpet and put a stop to it immediately. The last few days have been especially challenging for my students and my staff, and they do not deserve to have everything upturned to suit this one parent’s needs.

I am not a confrontational person; I don’t like it and it makes me feel gross inside, but today it was worth it! I am sure there is a complaint coming in my future but if being a team player hasn’t earned me any brownie points, and looking out for the best interest of ALL my students gets me in trouble, bring it on. My BS tolerance is completely depleted!