Comments - I just got spit on. That's right, spit on. By a student. - Classroom 2.02024-03-29T15:46:40Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=649749%3ABlogPost%3A436842&xn_auth=noI just got a personal note wo…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-02-19:649749:Comment:4375302010-02-19T19:32:38.811ZAlan Sitomerhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/AlanSitomer
I just got a personal note worth sharing on this front... amazing the emotional twists that this post is taking me through.<br />
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<i>Dear Mr. Alan,<br />
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That student, who “spit on” you, with no future, is preposterous. He or she had no right to spit on you and I apologize to the issue that occurred. You are a great teacher. Keep up the good work and continue teaching because students actually learn in your class, I did. You were my first English honors (GATE) teacher and I am pleased to thank you for…</i>
I just got a personal note worth sharing on this front... amazing the emotional twists that this post is taking me through.<br />
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<i>Dear Mr. Alan,<br />
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That student, who “spit on” you, with no future, is preposterous. He or she had no right to spit on you and I apologize to the issue that occurred. You are a great teacher. Keep up the good work and continue teaching because students actually learn in your class, I did. You were my first English honors (GATE) teacher and I am pleased to thank you for everything. I am currently attending a four-year University and I feel if it were not for you, I would not be here today. You mentioned, “We all leave our jobs at some point. Retire. Move up. Move on. This is not the way I want to go out but at some point, enough is enough.” I am content that you still are standing on your two feet with courage and dignity.<br />
I remember I have been “Spit on” by a boy who I did not get along with, when I was in middle school. My hair was wet and smelly (this is when I had hair). Most students who saw what occurred pointed and laughed at me. I felt awful, humiliated, and disrespected. Unfortunately, I did not take action about the issue. I was hurt and had fear because that student carried himself as your students stated, “Ghetto.” Where is that student now? Is he in a four-year college? I do not think so! Children so ignorant, outrageous, at that age need to grow up! They are in High School! They need to create a positive future.<br />
Another thing is the fact that they need good parents to push them in the right path. Why bring a beautiful child to life if they do not do his or her job in teaching them what is right or wrong? I consider your daughter lucky for having you as her father. I believe she has an enormous future. Yes, it is your choice to decide whether or not the stay working in “Lynwood High School” anymore. But, I want you to know, that you play a gigantic role in our lives as a teacher. Students need you! Your published books are amazing! I thank you once again for all that you have done for us.<br />
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Your student from four years ago,<br />
~Joseph Anderson Louis II</i> Thanks Karen -- easier said t…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-02-19:649749:Comment:4374902010-02-19T17:10:43.586ZAlan Sitomerhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/AlanSitomer
Thanks Karen -- easier said than done... but thank you.
Thanks Karen -- easier said than done... but thank you. Please don't let the stupid a…tag:www.classroom20.com,2010-02-19:649749:Comment:4374492010-02-19T15:29:16.044ZKaren Nealhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/KarenNeal
Please don't let the stupid action of an anonymous student discourage you. You are doing great things with your kids and really making a difference.
Please don't let the stupid action of an anonymous student discourage you. You are doing great things with your kids and really making a difference.