This should NOT be surprise to you. Most administrators
believe that teachers are expendable and as such should not
be given any recognition whatsoever. Be thankful and grateful
for what was given to you. You deserve that and more, but
your building principal is cut from the same bolt of cloth
that most administrators are a part of..... jealously and
hate for teachers.

Leave the school. Keep your memories. NO administrator can
ever take those things away from you.

On 6/27/09, sad Meg wrote:
> My retirement party was in May - it was a fun time with
> present and past staff and I was gifted and recognized in a
> very nice way. The last day of school for students was
> Thursday and as my students had already gone I decided to
> go see the final moments of the intermediate assembly. I've
> taught at the school for nearly 30 years so know most of
> the children and their parents. Moments after I entered and
> sat down the principal addressed comments about departing
> staff. I heard him say I was retiring - nothing else - and
> he then continued on mentioning others who were also
> leaving - all were given flowers. Someone pointed out that
> I was here so he called my name, I rose and he then said,
> "Oh, we already gave your recognition. You can sit down.' I
> was so shocked at this rudeness and it has bothered me ever
> since. Even parents sitting near me gasped. I was not
> expecting any flowers but it would have been nice to have
> been recognized for the years of service to the school. I
> left a legacy which will be there as part of the school was
> named after me. This has never been mentioned in school
> newsletters - just the plaque on the wall. I need to finish
> cleaning out the last few things and turn in my key on
> Monday. I'm wondering whether I should say anything or just
> forget and let time heal my hurt feelings.

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