Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Sunday's 1/2 session

WoW! So much informative information in such a short amount of time. I thought reviewing and analyzing those data sheets for the different districts we have looked over the past several sessions have been extremely interesting. I have a new respect and appreciation for those principals and superintendents that have to make those difficult judgement calls as to where the majority of the district funding will be for that particular year.
I also found it interesting and intriging about the ethical questions we as educators need to keep in mind daily since we are in the public eye and held to a higher standard. Whether we like it or not, when we step foot into our classrooms or in any public arena we are being judge, and even more so being a teacher. I believe especially in the educaitonal field we have an obligation not to disappoint our students and the community in which we serve. If you haven't guess I am referring to the stripper story that Dr. Clossen touched apon. I am disgusted that the district allowed this inappropriate behavior from one of their teachers to continue in the classroom. Call me oldfashion but I don't care if she was a Master Teacher every year in a row. This to me should be unacceptable behavior from any educator in the classroom. Obvioulsy, most of her colleages were aware of her second lifestlye, as I'm sure her community was aware as well. Obviosuly, she missed thevery important memo that teaching and stripping don't mix. I feel as a professional in educational field you are put in this postion and power and you better make sure you are up for the challenge.

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