I found joy in the camaraderie of my colleagues, but the toxic culture quietly drained what fulfillment the job could offer.The good thingsSupportive colleagues and friendship
The challengesThe Campus Principal:
- Over-involvement: The principal monitors every detail, leaving little room for teacher autonomy or creativity.
- No delegation: Tasks that should be entrusted to staff are tightly controlled, signaling a lack of trust.
- Dismissive of input: Staff opinions are ignored, creating a one-way communication flow that stifles collaboration.
- Intimidation tactics: Staff are led through fear of reprimand or public criticism, rather than mutual respect.
- Unfair treatment: Rules or expectations may be applied inconsistently, eroding morale and trust.
- Silencing dissent: Teachers may feel unsafe voicing concerns, leading to passive compliance instead of active engagement.
- A pattern of high turnover, especially among veteran staff, suggests a deeper cultural issue—where loyalty isn’t valued, and departures go unexamined.