A teacher was so traumatized by her principal and superintendent that she didn't want her name or school mentioned, but wanted to share her story because she believes the pervasive problem of workplace bullying has gone on unchecked for too long.

After the educator resisted being transferred to a new school in her Kansas school district and new grade level, she began to be scrutinized by her administrators. First, they began examining her test scores, her communications with parents, and her relationships with colleagues. Then, with no explanation and no warning, the principal began interrupting her class to pull out students one-by-one to talk to them. When the educator asked the students why they were being pulled out, they told her they were instructed not to tell.

She was accused of not using technology in her class, even though each student had a laptop. She was criticized for relying on a literacy mentor, even though some of her students were struggling with reading. She was put on a behavior modification plan and was told to submit her lesson plans a week in advance for review by administrators. Her peers warned her that she was being targeted, and she began to believe it. Finally, she left her job after her health began to deteriorate.

Please use and consider the KS Educator Code of Conduct or your states Educator Code of Conduct, in the Ethics Module as a reference point in your discussion board responses throughout the module.

https://www.ksde.org/Portals/0/TLA/Licensure/KS_Ed_Code_Conduct_Brochure031014.pdf

Please respond to the following questions (totaling 1 paragraph), referencing the Kansas Educator Code of Conduct as relevant:

1. What possible issues/concerns might this scenario raise?
2. In this situation, what are some potentially negative consequences for the teacher, for the students and the school community?
3. What responses/actions will result in a more positive outcome and/or what proactive measures might be considered (if any)?
4. What resources are available for teachers if they feel they are ever in this type of scenario at their school district?

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This scenario raises several issues and concerns related to the educators experience of workplace bullying First and foremost the principal and superi... View the full answer