Re: Do you call teachers by their first names?

September 1, 2006

Jackie,

I've always addressed the teachers-even in email by

Mr./Mrs./Ms. Sometimes they email me back and sign

their first names, but mostly it's been Mr. or Mrs.

so-and-so. I've only had one teacher that I've called

by first name and that was because we were in a

different setting together outside of school. But

still, in school, I would call her by Mrs. ____.

I usually sign my emails with both my first and last

name unless I have sent an email, the teacher has

replied and needs another reply to his/her email. Then

I may sign my first name. But I usually sign both

names so they know exactly who they are " speaking " to.

Hope this helps.

Melinda

September 1, 2006

Interesting question! My (flexible) rule of thumb is to go with the more formal

address, unless they specifically say " Call me Dan " etc. I do it partially as a

sign of respect, and partially 'cause I have trouble remembering their first

names! I ALWAYS use the more formal address when kids are around. This is for

face-to-face meetings. I've never emailed any of the teachers that I deal with,

but I would probably go with formal for that, too. When I'm writing or signing

something, if it's very official, I'll use in my signature. If I'm

going for a more informal feel, I'll use Pat. Which version of my name they use

when they respond back gives me an idea of their feelings on the topic.

Pat-Mom to Josh and Sara (17 yo and 13 yo, both AS)

Jackie Geipel <jackie@...> wrote:

Strange question. But it's Friday before a holiday weekend.

I always address my emails (when they are addressed) to Mr/Mrs/Dr.

If I am just sending a quick note about something little, I sign it

Jackie.

But if it's a request or I think it'll be forwarded anywhere, I sign

it Jackie Geipel.

The resource gal and principal sign with their first names only.

The last year's

teacher just used a standard sig which is first and last. They

always called

me Mrs. Geipel in meetings last year, but referred to each other by

first names.

In meetings, I always referred to them as Mr/Mrs. The director of

special ed called

me by my first name once at our little fun meeting last May. Didn't

bother me.

So, anyway, do you call teachers and administrators by their first

names or Mr/Mrs? What do they call you?

I was doing it out of respect, but maybe they think I am being

snooty. LOL

What do you think?

Jackie

September 1, 2006

I tried to be comfortable w/ my osn's kinder teacher by syaing, " Oh,

call me . " She declined saying that they need to model for the

kids. So it's always Mrs. Cooling and she was always Mrs. A-.

This year it's weird to be calling a woman 3 mos older than me Mrs.

Bowen. LOL!

I think it's more as a sign of respect. Although I would be completely

ok w/ first name basis.

~

>

> Strange question. But it's Friday before a holiday weekend.

>

> I always address my emails (when they are addressed) to Mr/Mrs/Dr.

>

> If I am just sending a quick note about something little, I sign it

> Jackie.

> But if it's a request or I think it'll be forwarded anywhere, I sign

> it Jackie Geipel.

>

> The resource gal and principal sign with their first names only.

> The last year's

> teacher just used a standard sig which is first and last. They

> always called

> me Mrs. Geipel in meetings last year, but referred to each other by

> first names.

> In meetings, I always referred to them as Mr/Mrs. The director of

> special ed called

> me by my first name once at our little fun meeting last May. Didn't

> bother me.

>

> So, anyway, do you call teachers and administrators by their first

> names or Mr/Mrs? What do they call you?

>

> I was doing it out of respect, but maybe they think I am being

> snooty. LOL

>

> What do you think?

>

> Jackie

>

September 1, 2006

My son's teacher last year was 11 years younger than I am.

Acted it, too. The principal seems to be about my age +/- a few years

judging by the year she got her first teaching license. (It's online.)

She has a toddler, though. The resource gal is 2 years older. (Yes, I

hang out on Classmates.com)

She has teenagers. Big difference!!

Jackie

On Sep 1, 2006, at 1:13 PM, wrote:

>

> This year it's weird to be calling a woman 3 mos older than me Mrs.

> Bowen. LOL!

>>

September 1, 2006

Whatever the protocol is, it should be uniform, In my kids former

school, some teachers went by Miss Sue, Miss whether or not

they were married, it's miss and then their 1st name then some went

by Miss , Miss , still Miss even though they're married

only the Principal was Mrs. and yes, it is strange calling someone

younger than you Mrs. .

> >

> > Strange question. But it's Friday before a holiday weekend.

> >

> > I always address my emails (when they are addressed) to

Mr/Mrs/Dr.

> >

> > If I am just sending a quick note about something little, I sign

it

> > Jackie.

> > But if it's a request or I think it'll be forwarded anywhere, I

sign

> > it Jackie Geipel.

> >

> > The resource gal and principal sign with their first names

only.

> > The last year's

> > teacher just used a standard sig which is first and last.

They

> > always called

> > me Mrs. Geipel in meetings last year, but referred to each other

by

> > first names.

> > In meetings, I always referred to them as Mr/Mrs. The director

of

> > special ed called

> > me by my first name once at our little fun meeting last May.

Didn't

> > bother me.

> >

> > So, anyway, do you call teachers and administrators by their

first

> > names or Mr/Mrs? What do they call you?

> >

> > I was doing it out of respect, but maybe they think I am being

> > snooty. LOL

> >

> > What do you think?

> >

> > Jackie

> >

>

September 1, 2006

That's our principal's name, too. And our SLP is Miss .

And it's really weird because in several emails to the teacher,

I referred to Miss by her first and last name instead of

" Miss " and I have NO idea why. Maybe so he didn't read it too

fast and think I might be talking about the principal?

Jackie

On Sep 1, 2006, at 1:36 PM, Sandy wrote:

> it is strange calling someone

> younger than you Mrs. .

>

September 1, 2006

Yes, I know...I am almost 40 and have a 5 yr old...so I am used to calling

everyone younger than me Miss or Mrs. or even Mr.

you'll get used to it....

Jackie Geipel <jackie@...> wrote:

My son's teacher last year was 11 years younger than I am.

Acted it, too. The principal seems to be about my age +/- a few years

judging by the year she got her first teaching license. (It's online.)

She has a toddler, though. The resource gal is 2 years older. (Yes, I

hang out on Classmates.com)

She has teenagers. Big difference!!

Jackie

On Sep 1, 2006, at 1:13 PM, wrote:

>

> This year it's weird to be calling a woman 3 mos older than me Mrs.

> Bowen. LOL!

>>

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September 1, 2006

I'm used to it, just wondering if I am being " too " formal. I could

ask them, or say " call me Jackie "

and see what they say.

Jackie

On Sep 1, 2006, at 2:44 PM, kim hibbs wrote:

> Yes, I know...I am almost 40 and have a 5 yr old...so I am used to

> calling everyone younger than me Miss or Mrs. or even Mr.

>

September 1, 2006

>

> > Yes, I know...I am almost 40 and have a 5 yr old...so I am used to

> > calling everyone younger than me Miss or Mrs. or even Mr.

> >

>

Even though I'm the same age as (or older!)than most of my son's

teachers...and the principal...and the assistant principal...Boy, am I

ever dating myself!...there's just something inside me that says " you

shall not call teachers by their first name in or out of school! " I

once spotted my son's 7th grade Social Studies teacher at a pizzeria

in town and said " Hi,Mr.(last name)! " I thought he was going to fall

right of his chair - he was laughing so much! He said " You know my

name is (first name), right? " . I replied " Yes, I know it - but I'm not

saying it! " I don't call even the school nurse by her first name! I

know - I'm pathetic!LOL!

I've been out of elementary school exactly thirty years (Gulp!)A

couple of years ago, my sister asked me to accompany her to a CST

conference at the school, to act as advocate because the principal had

threatened to expel my nephew if he weren't put on medication

immediately. Sitting on the bench in the main office, I had a

flashback or something and when the principal addressed me by my first

name, I squeaked " How are you, Mr.(last name)? " I got the same

response I did when I saw my son's teacher...I never knew the man had

a sense of humor!LOL!

If the teachers have given you the " green light " to call them by their

first names, then it just boils down to what you're comfortable doing!

September 2, 2006

well jackie, to your question on the many yrs of dealing with the teacher i have

on that 23 and on down, it just depend on the staff how they feel some will feel

comfortable to just say thee firts name and then there some teacher that are

butt faces that might not like you and then they like to be address as they last

name.i have deal both ways of first and last names, i do more first name basic

if i know them more and feel comfortable, but when they call me last name then i

know they are upset or dont like way things go and even on letters it just

depends sometimes they call me by first name or last agin it just depends. also

i work for these people as a cook, now about 8 yrs and they all call by my first

name, unless they are upset with me and then it depends who it is, but 90

percent calls me by first name, except leagl stuff, i think i have to look. but

hang in there there just some there thing thee just too good to be called

anything , but i do know from subing in the

room before being a cook that the teacher would jump the kids and told them

call me last name even tho they knew me from my kids except the high school they

didnt care much there. well i dont know if i help, but i just think it depends

on the induval and if they feel comfortable to call you by that name. take care

angie

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