A Phd teaching 1st Grade

[salal]

A friend was telling me of last year's "horror story" of her son's teacher who was really a piece of work. In describing the letters sent home to the parents they would go as follows....

" Next week, Dr. Smith's class will have a field trip to the museum. Every child in Dr. Smith's class should pack a brown bag lunch. All children in Dr. Smith's class must return the permission slip by Monday. "

The funniest thing in her tirade was the fact that all the kids had to address her as Doctor Smith when speaking to her!

 

[paigevz]

We had one of those in our school. He had worked hard for that title, we understood that, but it did get a bit much. BTW, the year he taught, is the year the kids in that grade level failed the subject he was supposed to be teaching on the state tests and got us on a list for two years...........we're still on it, but he is no longer with us. Our kids did great last year, but we are automatically still on the list until they do it again.

 

[DawnCt1]

DSs had two doctorate prepared teachers during their public school days. I have to tell you that they were the nicest, most available, most excited about their courses when compared to all of the other teachers. One of them retired and is now teaching at a university. What did the kids call them; "Dr" and in one case it was shortened to Doc D***. Its not pretentious, its not demanding, its what was earned and reflects the level of their education. It is never too early for kids to learn that there are different degrees and people are accorded titles based on those degrees.

 

[paigevz]

DSs had two doctorate prepared teachers during their public school days. I have to tell you that they were the nicest, most available, most excited about their courses when compared to all of the other teachers. One of them retired and is now teaching at a university. What did the kids call them; "Dr" and in one case it was shortened to Doc D***. Its not pretentious, its not demanding, its what was earned and reflects the level of their education. It is never too early for kids to learn that there are different degrees and people are accorded titles based on those degrees.

Too bad your kids didn't have me.

 

[Mickey Fliers]

My DH is a Commander....he has certainly earned the title, but he doesn't ask people to call him that....although, it could be kind of funny.

"Hi Mr. Smith. What can I do for you?"
"Actually, it is Commander Smith, if you please"



Reminds me of Seinfeld....."Maestro"

 

[MushyMushy]

I don't see the problem? It's entirely appropriate in an educational setting.

No different than a female correcting students on the Mrs/Miss/Ms title.

 

[Lady V]

Hey-if they take the time to get that degree then they deserve it. I think it is awesome to see people get so much education.

 

[ducklite]

My DS has a PhD. When she was teaching (college level) she expected to be addressed as Dr. Lastname, but with her children's friends Mrs. Lastname is what she goes by. I think if she were teaching elementary she'd probably just use Mrs. Lastname, if it were higher grades she'd go by Dr. Lastname.

When she and BIL lived on base I addressed the mail to Major and Dr. Lastname, only because it needled at the base command that she used the title. But now that she's a SAHM, I send her mail to her first name/lastname with no titles. It's usually just diaper coupons, nothing that requires formalities.

If I were addressing a formal invitation or something along those lines to her, I'd use Colonel and Dr. Lastname, becaue those titles were well earned.

Anne

 

[Jennasis]

If he went through the rigormarole of earning a doctorate then he deserves the title IMHO. I know plenty of medical doctors who should be stripped of their title.

In high school, my italian teacher earned his doctorate. We called him "Dottore Samperi" instead of Dr. Samperi. Hands down my favorite teacher ever.

 

[poohluvrs]

My sister is working on her PhD, she has spent all of her time and money earning it! I think those 1st graders are lucky to have someone who has earned a PhD teaching them.

 

[maelstrom]

I see no problem with it. They worked hard for that title. My junior high principal went by Dr.

 

[CJMickeyMouse]

If Dr. Lastname was a good teacher then I would be more than happy to teach my kids to call them by their appropriate title.

 

[Pinnie]

I don't see a problem with it either. The title was earned.

pinnie

 

[salal]

My sister is working on her PhD, she has spent all of her time and money earning it! I think those 1st graders are lucky to have someone who has earned a PhD teaching them.

See that's the part I don't get.

If you have a PHD, why the heck are you teaching 1st Grade???

 

[paigevz]

If Dr. Lastname was a good teacher then I would be more than happy to teach my kids to call them by their appropriate title.

OT.........congrats on your son's recovery from Guillain Barre. I know a little boy who also had a full recovery. What a nightmare it was and what a miracle to get him back!

 

[friend of pooh]

Why not be teaching 1st grade? 1st grade isn't a cake walk.

If the PhD is in education it makes perfect sense.

 

[Rock'n Robin]

Why not teach if you have a PhD. in education? That reminds me of my mother almost crying when I told her I was going to be a teacher--"you're so smart, you could do anything, why would you be a teacher?"
When I started at my school 19 years ago there were 2 PhD. teachers. They are both elsewhere now. One was recruited to be a principal in another state. They were great assets to our school.
Of course I'm sure some people with the PhD. can't really hold their own in a classroom. Some people (certainly not all) who are very smart have limited social skills. Like it or not, to teach you have to deal with people!
My own grandfather had a PhD. in chemical engineering, but he never used his title.
Robin M.

 

[Tink_Or_Belle]

while I think it is earned I don;t think it needs to be mentioned 3 or 4 times in one note

you could change some of those like everyone in Dr. Smiths class to everyone in THE class will need to pack a lunch then it looks less like you are REALLY REALLY into your title

when I get the school phyiscal filled out for my older child it just says

_____ has had a physical at ____ clinic and is approved by Dr O to participate in sports any qiestions please call ____ clinic


if they wanted to show off their title they COULD say
Dr O preformed a physical on ---- and Dr O approves child for sports and other activities if you have any questions please call Dr O at Dr O's office in Dr, O's clinic

Thank you Dr O

 

[Disney Doll]

I see no problem with someone who has earned the title "doctor" in education using it when they are acting in the their professional capacity, such as when they are sending correspondence home to the parents of the children they teach.

If you correspondence from your medical doctor regarding your health issues, you don't expect her to sign it "Love-Sue" do you?

Sounds to me like a few parents in the classroom are a little intimidated by someone they may think is smarter than them.

 

[MushyMushy]

See that's the part I don't get.

If you have a PHD, why the heck are you teaching 1st Grade???

For some people teaching is a calling.

I'm considering getting my PhD, but teaching at the public school level. What's the problem with it? I love kids! And I also love lifelong learning.