Hi there..I am sorry you are feeling this way. That's why I consider myself lucky that I teach in a BiBi program where we just use ASL and English only. That was one of my reasons I chose to work in that environment as opposted to a TC program. I worked as an aide or did practicums in different TC programs. I will withhold my opinion about them but I felt that I wouldnt be happy in those programs.
My job in the BiBi program is hard enough but I can see that your job is much harder than mine.
However, there have been some years where I feel burnt out, like last year when I had six first graders who were so language delayed and on completely different levels. I had no aide so I was constantly burnt out from trying to meet all of their diverse learning needs. I couldnt set up centers which I wanted so I could work with 2 students while the other 4 work independently but due to their language delays, they were very socially immature and too dependent on me. It was very frustrating and I had thoughts of quitting. However, due to the friendly environment at my work and my bonds with my coworkers, I couldnt quit cuz I knew I wouldnt find that at other schools especially in the public schools.
My biggest frustration this year is my job as a co-chair of a committee. I was chosen to do that...that is something I hate doing cuz I am not interested in that kind of thing. I would rather be just teaching and not doing the other crap. The committee takes my time away from lesson planning so I have to bring work home. I cant wait until my 2 years are up by being on this committee.
My parents this year are pretty cool.
If u want to vent or whatever, PM me.
