Student Accusations

This morning, a fellow teacher and wonderful woman, was falsely accused by a senior student, who happens to be "out of the closet" about her sexual orientation, that she was not only Catholic, but prejudiced toward lesbians. This woman is one of the finest people, and the kindest, most giving teacher these students have every had. This accusation should never have been entertained, yet it was, and another call came from the guardian grandmother of another friend of this lesbian, who got on the bandwagon to further tongue lash this teacher, who absolutely would never garner prejudice.

She was flabbergasted and in tears most of the morning. Many of us rushed to console and support. It is how we get through the day. We look out for one another, keep in touch with one another, and support one another. It is all we can do.

Those ready to retire and seeing a glorious light at the end the tunnel. Some of us, trying not be so cynical, are headed into darkness. Many people have heartbreaking situations that keep us rushing to one another to offer support. We have a teacher who has a stage 4 cancer which could eventually claim her life. We have an 8 grade student with a Leukemia which could keep him from adulthood. Both are in remission as of this year. Another fabulous staff member found out that his wife has a squamous skin cancer, surfaced on her tongue, and she never drank or smoked in her entire life. A person with no habits or precursors, young and three lovely children, and seemingly everything, another victim of cancer. There is no doubt that all of us need one another, and will work to support one another.

During Holy Week, I have had to go to work, unable to focus on these holy times.
Tomorrow is Holy Thursday, the feast of the Lord's Supper-The opening of the Tridium.
I pray that on this day, my students are forgiving and kind. It is the least I can ask after so much grief & disrespect I have faced in their presence.