🍎Some Days Just Sort of Stink! 

Tina, the end of the school year is always the worst time as you know. It will be better and you are right, some days are just like that. Hang in there, you are such a blessing to other teachers. As far as balance, as you said being a teacher is like being a mom and there is no balance. Being a teacher is all consuming.

Thank you for this video. I am a teacher that has spent my own money to buy things for my kids and my classroom, and my district is no where near as impoverished as yours. I cannot imagine being in that environment on a daily basis and having to put that kind of money back into your job. I don't know another profession that does that! Bless you for all that you do for those kids. I pray that your FIL improves and gets the help he needs. It is very sad to see the veterans treated the way they are. I work part-time in healthcare and it is despicable how some of them are thrown around and denied care. Here's hoping for a summer that includes some relaxation and down time!

I hope you have a better day tomorrow and that your father in-law's health improves. ❤️❤️

I have got to say I am so happy that you made this video. I have only been teaching for 2 days and I always get in the pits when I have bad days at work and I see other veteran teachers and they always seem like they have it together all of the time. Even on videos on RU-vid all you see is their best days. However, after watching you have a bad day and be human it makes me feel stronger as a teacher. Thank you for posting this video.

Sorry that you're going through such a tricky patch. Kids can be little beasts at the end of the school year! I hope your father-in-law is OK. I feel so fortunate to live somewhere where health care is free and to an excellent standard. I can't imagine how scary it is if you can't afford insurance or if your insurance runs out. I hope your enjoy your summer vacation and have some 'me time'. Your videoes are so inspiring - I always think it's like a friend sitting down and having a lovely chat!

Tina, I'm sure you can see from all the comments how much we, your subscribers appreciate your honesty! I too, am a teacher, mum to teenage daughters and yes, it's just not possible to get it all right all of the time! I really admire how much energy and creativity you have this close to the end of term!

Same thing happened with my grandma, right when her insurance ran out, bye! I hate companies that are only in it for the money and what not. I have a huge place in my heart for honest companies that are in it to make the world better!

Just one of them days but your strength to keep going & dedication to your kids & family will be rewarded. Please be sure to recharge & reset this summer. You're such an inspiration!

That is why summer is soooo important! Can you imagine? If we didn't have the summer to recharge, not many of us would stay in teaching! Some days are just brutal! I hope that the rest of your year goes better... What's left of it! :) And... After 20 years of teaching I got rid of my teacher desk. It was nerve wracking... But I'm so happy without it now!!

I hope your evening got a little better!! I love your teaching VLOGS! You inspire me a great deal. I teach 2nd grade at a title 1 school in Norfolk, Virginia. You're the best! Thank you for your videos. 🍎❤️

this has got to be the BEST video you have ever made Mrs. Bietler, I identified with e.v.e.r.y.t.h.i.n.g. you said!!! thank you for keeping it really real! 1000 thumbs up!

I just love your vlogs! I also see a lot of myself in you as wife, mum of two, primary teacher and perfectionist :) We can't win them all but from what I see, you are doing such an amazing job xxx Jen

I love watching you, because you are so real. Yes, the health system so sucks! I know how you feel with the teen saying hurtful things. I have a grown daughter who has said the worst things just yesterday and completely broke my heart. So yes I am there and we will get through it. It's just the life of a mom and a teacher. I will be praying for you

hey I loved the fact that you were a blessed to share the good bad and the ugly it's always better to know all experiences that come with teaching no matter what. despite everything you are still human. all in all love your vlogs and keep em coming 😉

Aw Tina, I'm so sorry! I know how you feel. Our last day of school before all-week state testing was last Monday, and a student was so difficult she brought my co-teacher nearly to tears during an award ceremony we worked very hard on. I'm so sorry it's been difficult for you. I'm sure you are much appreciated in all aspects of your life - family, school, and RU-vid - even when you don't feel it. Much love!

Your room looks great! The new decor colors are so welcoming. The furniture arrangements have really opened up a lot of space. You've made it look so inviting! Prayers for a good resolution for your father-in-laws health issues. And I've found that one is generally "rewarded" with a lovely class after a challenging one (I believe this is your 3rd year with these youngsters 😳). Please know that I look forward to your videos which have been inspirational to this 32 year public school teacher. Take care of yourself. Seven more days!! 😊

No need to apologize for having a bad day. I know exactly what you're talking about in regards to elderly healthcare, teenagers, and teaching. Thanks for keeping it real. I look forward to your vlogs.

Love your vlogs and it's refreshing to see that I'm not the only one who has bad days with children losing the plot. I had something similar 1 month ago in a new relief class. One of the children tried to punch me on the face. It was very distressing because he was only a year 3 child. As a sub you tend to take so much on sometimes and be so hard on yourself. I am trying to find a balance with it at the moment. I loved how you organised your room. It was funny during your video I was like " why doesn't she move the horse shoe table near the computer?", then you did eventually 😄. It looks great. I hope you have a better week. I'm so sorry to hear about your father in law. When we used to live in the US I was very shocked too by your health system especially in regards to your elderly. You are right the system is all wrong. We'll have a great week. Thanks for sharing 😉

Using my husbands phone mine is updating getting ready to go to work I am a teacher it is so hard and stressful I feel you You make amazing videos Thank you

God Bless You!!! You are doing a great job. :)

From one teacher of a highly impacted school to another.... girl... you got this! You got this!

I'm so sorry you had a rough day.... life is always a juggle. You are doing good! Good luck on having no desk! - Christina

Mrs. Tina you're amazing. I'm currently in college for Elementary Education and your vlogs are such an eye opener for me and the friends I've recommended to watch. Thank you all the way from some ladies here in North Carolina.

Thank you! Glad to see your smiling.

Omg I love love you when your storytelling! I get so wrapped up in your stories, I literally was laughing out loud!

Sending happy healing thoughts. I love that you made this video. it shows that even teachers have extremely horrible days and sometimes no matter what we fall into human emotions. Thank you for being open and honest. Love your videos!

Prayers for your father-in-law! Hope your day got better once you got home!

As a person looking to become a teacher, your videos are so helpful as they are brilliant at giving me an insight into teaching, both the good and the awful days. It really helps me to know what I may encounter in the future as well as help me to make a more educated decision about a possible degree in primary education (English qualification of teaching age 5-11)

I get it! Not all days are great. I'm glad your summer break has started. We all need that time to unwind and decompress

God bless you, I love that you are so real. I have been there before, I completely understand what you are going through, this school year was the same for me, my class was a high needs group (it was pretty hard). I admire your great attitude, keep it up , your almost done!!

God bless you and your family. I truly appreciate your vlogs because sometimes being a teacher can be a lonely experience, and knowing that you go through some of the same things other teachers do, no matter how far away they are, is really comforting. I think you made awesome choices to reclaim space in your room. Just make sure the bookcases by the coatrack do not become a hiding place. Children are very sneaky.

This is why we all adore you Tina, you tell it how it really is! I've had a few days like that where you're absolutely at your limit. End of year is always so tough. The kids seem to sense it earlier every year. Hugs xx

Thanks for keeping it real. We've all had these days. Hugs. Hoping all works out with your father in law.

Thank you for being so real. I'm a teacher as well and some days are just hard. It's great to see I'm not alone sometimes.

You are such an inspiration to me. I start my first year this fall and love watching your videos. Stay strong, Tina. You're amazing.

Awesome video. Thank you so much for sharing and keeping it real. I can totally relate... We all know that there just are these days that stink. It's still good to hear that other teachers go through difficult times too 😊

Insurance companies suck!!!! I am so sorry to hear about your father-in-law. I am praying for you and your family.

Thank you for this video. I am chugging along and have 3 days left, and some of my classes (middle school) are in check-out mode. I am going to take your advice and try rearranging my desks to maximize my space. Your videos help me and give me lots of great tips and encouragements. I started teaching full time in my early 40's after being around the block a little and raising three children as and it definitely helped me have a short new-teacher learning curve but I still get very exhausted physically and even more emotionally after dealing with pre-teen kids all day long. Having a couple classfuls of very well behaved and sweet kids are my Godsend as they give me energy to last the whole day. Hang in there and I will try snd do the same!

Thank you for being real! I hope your father -in-law feels better. It's hard - working, raising teenagers and take care of regular life things. Take of yourself ❤️.

Hi Tina! I just found you on RU-vid. I have watched several of your videos.. They are awesome. I love this particular video, because I can see myself in you. You are so open and honest, it is very refreshing. I will continue to watch you. So glad to have found you. I have already learned so much from you. Thank you!

I really appreciate your realness! I can completely relate to the difficulty of juggling all aspects of life!

I love how you took our desk and put the horse shoe table for your desk. Also can you make another video for the classroom set up day 1 and 2 and then a final classroom tour again for 2017.

As the wife of a physical therapist, I understand the struggles your FIL is facing. It breaks my heart when my husband comes home from work with tears in his eyes because an elderly patient's insurance will no longer cover them and he KNOWS they would improve leaps and bounds with only 4-8 additional weeks of therapy. Unfortunately, the health care/insurance industry in this country only sees the dollars and cents, not individual patient needs, and health care providers' hands end up bound. I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts.

You will love going teacher desk free!! I teach fourth and have loved going without it!!

I got rid of my teacher desk and don't miss it at all!

Big deep breaths. I will pray for your father in law.

there are days like those where you just want to stay in bed Also you and I are at that age when our parents are getting old our teenagers are getting horendous welcome to my world the other mom/Foster mom from overseas the only thing is that here in France social security is better and we don't get ejected from our insurance . hang in there

Sorry you had a crappy day Tina! I love your positive happy nature though! I've just put through a donation for one of your donorschoose projects. Im in Australia so I only get 72c to the dollar otherwise I would have given more xo

awe that was entertaining ^___^ you are so cool. love your hair!

Good morning! I have been a Para for nearly 7 years and I know what you are going through. I LOVE you videos! I am always so inspired! My future hope is to become an elementary school teacher. What are your tips for getting through the first year of teaching?

Keeping it real, Tina!

Great video Tina

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Amen

my life is axactaly like that movie that you talked about with the balls

I have struggle with teaching Writing. Could you recommend resources to help? I teach third grade ! Thanks.

although you have 3 big jobs to juggle, family should never take a backseat to any of those. Keep work at work to keep sane :-)

You mentioned your son hurt your feelings, but what do you do when a student hurts your feelings? I've had students make fun of me because I'm overweight and I'm not sure how to address it.

30 kids is way too many kids to have in a classroom. I am so sorry you have to deal with that. Oh my goodness. That desk you showed us is a hazard and your school system won't replace it???? How can we help with the Donors Choose?

kids. are. really crazy these days

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Hey Tina how long will your projects be on donorschoose.org for? Good luck!

you shuld ask. your. school. for a caroet

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