Topic : 12/06 Teacher Troubles

It has been my experience that school is not a safe place for anyone, teacher or student. And values in the classroom? What values? A place where bullying students is prevalent and tolerated and nothing is done, where students throw desks across the room is the kind of values I picked up on.

I can't help but wonder if the principal on the show would be willing to protect a student the way she protects herself. Teachers complain about how bad they have it but when was the last time a teacher ever went out of their way to protect a student? I've witnessed teachers call students names and act just as bad as the students. Where is the accountability there?

These “Bible Belt” folks need to READ their Bible.  God doesn’t punish us for our past, so what right do these people have to punish this teacher for a mistake she made in her past?  God forgives, and teaches us that if we do not forgive others, we will also not be forgiven.  This teacher should only be accountable for her behavior during her tenure as a teacher.  This is a perfect opportunity to teach kids about the damaging effects of being judgmental and unforgiving.  If these people are going to hold her past against her, then they too should be accountable for any and everything they have done in their past.  I’d be willing to bet these same men who are pointing their self-righteous fingers have viewed pornography in one form or another, and should also be accountable for their behavior if they are going to hold such rigid standards for others. 

I have just watched the show with the teacher. I have a couple of points. 1. She made an error in judgement when younger trying to support her family.  She should be getting praised for turning her live around. In fact I would have my 17 year old daughter be taught by her, because she can guide the students what not to do, and to be a roll model on how to make yourself better.  That is what we should be teaching.  2. Hmmm lets think where did the students get the tape, maybe from the parents home. Where are the parents they are the ones who need to be held responsible also. If it is so wrong then it should not be in there home. 

She didn't do anything illegal. Oh and before you all start throwing stones and casting judgement on other people, look in your own closet.  Everyone has something there.

I support the teacher and wish her well.

My question is for Dr. Phil.  Would he be so forgiving if the my space was made about his wife.....I don't think so!  There should be accountability for everyone.  These were not 3rd graders.  I am sure that the parents are upset and I don't believe that they can watch them 24/7, but a 3 day suspension doesn't cut it.  What these boys did to this teacher is frightning.  This went past a little joke.  I don't think that he should be labled a felon, but I agree with sueing them to make them wake up.  Money is a motivator for everyone!

CH

First of all I have to ask what happened to the student?!? Was he not punished for bringing a pornographic video to school? And where are the parents in all of this?  I know this is about the teacher and all but that was her past not now. I could see if she was still demonstrating these behaviors but that was then and this is now. She was a single mother and made a few mistakes in her life. Whether they were big or small we have all made them so why should she be any different.

For the people who say that she should not be allowed to return to her teaching career, all I have to say is I don't understand why. All over the United States we have herd on the news about teachers who have abused, sexually and physically, other children, rapist who have been put back into the community, and sex offenders who were released back into the community. Why were they given a second chance and not her? At least she DID NOT hurt the children. We are wasting all these tax dollars on hiring substitute teachers to take place of teachers in situations like this who has a rough past and are not hurting our children, while you are letting the people who are hurting our children back into the community. I don't understand.

I would, however, understand if this is a church affiliated school. I know this is a very church tight community but when it comes to schools there is a separation between church and state unless other wise held private such as a Catholic school or Jewish school, etc. Even if this was a church related school, this should not ruin her career to be a teacher at another school and those who disagree with her being hired should not interfere. Again to me she had a rough past, as most of us have, and is trying to move on with her life and make it better. I personally commend her for that. EVERYONE has made mistakes in their lives, EVERYONE! There is not one single person out there that can tell me otherwise, it may not have been to this degree but you've made them. She is not hurting the children, and this has not effected her career other than people trying to ruin it now. In fact no one knew about this tape until the punk kid had the audacity to bring in on campus!