Things you should know about working with me…
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In continuing with my famous “Blah” segment, here are somethings that some female teachers should learn, when dealing with male teachers in your building.
1. I am not trying to hit on you, no matter how attractive you may be. I am simply being friendly. Contrary to When Harry Met Sally, boys and girls can be friends. And since it’s hard to make friends when you’re the only one who understands the complexities of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, just believe that I am simply reaching out, and interested in how the other 95% lives.
2. Please do not stereotype me as “the male”, and extrapolate your husband’s/S.O’s poor quirks on me. Just because they don’t cook, doesn’t me I don’t. It just means you should have gotten to know him better. (oooh, Suh NAP!)
3. Conversely, just because I’m “unusual”, “rare”, “handsome”, because I do things your husband/S.O doesn’t do, does not give you the right to use me as a weapon against them. “Well, HE cooks dinner and reads poetry to me” is only going to get ME in trouble at the next happy hour/teacher gathering. Besides, there are plenty of things I don’t do, like clean out the litter box.
4. Just because I compliment you on your sweater does not mean I’m trying to hit on you. Still. It just means that I have a good sense of fashion that has been beaten into me by my lovely! and wonderful! wife. And also, I’m just trying to be nice.
5. Do NOT involve me with your gossip about who is slighting who. I cannot afford to pick sides, and I would like to remain as positive as possible. I would much rather judge you on your ability to teach, instead of how freakin’ popular you think you are in the teacher’s lounge.
6. Stop being fake. Pretending to be interested in my life gets you nowhere.
7. Stop treating me like a pet, son, used car buyer, husband, or plaything. I’m none. I’m a teacher, and though I’ve only been there for a little while does not give you the right to put your bias on me. Instead, try this NEW idea; get to know me. Ask me about my teaching philosophy. Understand that I really want what’s best for students, and that I really mean it when I say I will miss them. I’m vested. Deal with it.
8. I’m not messy because I’m male. I’m messy because I’m me. There are plenty of messy female teachers, so back off. 
That’s all for now. More to come as my venting/annoyance continues.
