Daily News | Ms. Abbott (of ‘Abbott Elementary’) has something to say
Until recently, Abbott worked as a climate manager in charge of mediating conflicts and keeping West Philadelphia’ssafe and orderly. She’s retired now, and — with the benefit of nearly three decades in the classroom behind her — has a lot to say about the challenges facing both teachers and students.
“The level of respect for adults [from students] is like truly out of the door,” Abbott, 62, told me when we spoke. This is why so many teachers are leaving the profession, she noted. “The kids will curse you out.” Abbott tried really hard not to do that. By passing off discipline to parents, “you’re slowly losing your power,” she said.
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