Thanks, polarbear.
Actually I think we're doing overlapping posts! Funny. But anyway, I think it's fair to say at least that this teacher is a very bad fit for DD. It's hard to understand how the teachers at this school can vary so much; the earlier ones were so marvelous, and this one is so very disappointing. She does always mention how many kids are in the class (I think it's 26 now, but there are two full-status teachers) and seems overwhelmed but I think the main problem from DD's perspective is that she frequently imposes unexpected and harsh consequences, and often sides with other kids against DD. Leading DD to conclude that she is not a very good teacher, and unfair.
For next year, we have shared all of the reports with them, and they agreed to take DD on anyway--so I am planning to be the best volunteer ever. I really hope it works out.
