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Expert Q&A
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| By Harriet S. Worobey, M.A. Early Childhood Educator Director, the Nutritional Sciences Preschool | ||
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I tried to interview a preschool teacher once, but she was too busy with the kids. Should I just forget interviewing her since she is obviously so focused on the kids?
While it is commendable that your child's preschoolteacher is so focused on the children, another vital part of her jobconcerns being a resource for the child's family. It may be that theschool does not give its teachers enough paid planning time duringwhich she can make phone calls, in which case you need to speak withthe director regarding school policy. Preschool teachers need tohave a special time when they can talk with parents when caring forthe children is not the main concern. This can either be telephonetime prior to school, during a scheduled break, or during planning timeafter school. I can certainly understand a teacher not wanting toroutinely talk with parents during the evening at home, but the preschool need toschedule some time for the teacher to communicate with parents on aregular basis. Quick questions can sometimes be answered by sending shortnote to school in your child's tote bag. If you feel that theteacher is using her focus on the children to avoid parental interaction, again Iwould suggest talking with the school director. Most teachers welcomeparental help and input!
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