Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Social Media Butterfly Ms. Ellies is a young teacher who is trying to make her way into her new school with students and parents. She accepts all social media requests from parents and students. She posts regularly about her social activities with friends outside of school and sometimes posts pictures with students in class during class activities for her friends to see. Mrs. Ford, one of the more experienced teachers advised her to be careful with her post, but Ms. Ellies didn't listen. Concerned for her behavior Mrs. Ford wants to take action without hurting Ms. Ellies, as she is new and very enthusiastic teacher who engages students in their learning. What could Mrs. Ford do in this case? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) If Ms. Ellies is not breaking school policy by having these types of Facebook friends, then there is nothing to be done. I would remind Ms. Ellies, however, of how teachers have notoriety outside of school. When a parent or student sees a teacher doing something outside of school, it affects how the community sees the teacher. If Ms. Ellies makes a post that puts in a negative light (Ex: a post about her moonlighting as a stripper at a gentleman's club), it could lead to parent outrage or administration firing Ms. Ellies so her notoriety isn't associated with the school. As long as Ms. Ellies is aware of how notoriety potentially affects her public image, then what she's doing is fine.