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Title: The Teacher That Called My Daughter A Retard Post by ShariRae on Aug 24th, 2007, 9:34pm was NOT reinstated for the upcoming school year!! YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY.. I got a call today informing me that my battle was not in vain & that she will not be given the opportunity to call any other child in our district a Retard again. And by the way...in the same class..with a different teacher for summer school ..my daughter got a final mark of 100!! And being the lil smart a$$ that she is...she walked up to the mean teacher & said "Hows this grade for a Retard?" Did a little happy snoopy dance & walked out! Just thought I would share this little (ALBEIT VERY IMPORTANT) victory! Much Love Shari P.S. Did I mention that the "R" word is not even allowed to be said in my home in a demeaning way? I find it totally unaccpetable that a teacher thought it was ok to say...grrrrrrr |
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Title: Re: The Teacher That Called My Daughter A Retard Post by Jonny on Aug 24th, 2007, 9:37pm [smiley=headbanger.gif] [smiley=headbanger.gif] [smiley=headbanger.gif] |
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Title: Re: The Teacher That Called My Daughter A Retard Post by sldrswyfe on Aug 24th, 2007, 9:40pm GOOD FOR YOU!!! AND EVEN BETTER FOR YOUR DAUGHTER!!! ;;D |
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Title: Re: The Teacher That Called My Daughter A Retard Post by Redd on Aug 24th, 2007, 9:42pm She sure showed them didn't she! Bravo for her and her courage to face that teacher and prove him/her wrong. Againn...bravo! |
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Title: Re: The Teacher That Called My Daughter A Retard Post by Brewcrew on Aug 24th, 2007, 9:46pm You might want to do a little digging and find out where this "teacher" is spreading her special brand of sunshine around this year. Then make a big sign or two and walk around the building, right near the entrance, at the time all the kids are being dropped off in the morning. I'm sure you can come up with something very creative. ;) |
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Title: Re: The Teacher That Called My Daughter A Retard Post by andrewjb on Aug 24th, 2007, 10:03pm :), great news. andrew. |
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Title: Re: The Teacher That Called My Daughter A Retard Post by Jonny on Aug 24th, 2007, 10:07pm This really burns my ass, because my Mom was told when I was 12 that "I did not apply enough attention" When I got accetpted to go to a tech high school one year early for welding I sure showed them WTF I was made of! I had the teacher digging through car grave sites with me looking for axsels, I took the axsels of the two that I found and made a kickass HEAVY duty trailor......I won the award for best project that year and it was my first year there...........I was 15 years old and I now own a welding company. It seems to me that if you give the kid the attention needed all will be fine, but some times its hard to know what that is. Edit to add: Yes, I found the pic of me and my creation, but its small....oh well. http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7d604b3127ccebae91f4777ea00000035108AZM2bNk5bM6 |
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Title: Re: The Teacher That Called My Daughter A Retard Post by Charlie on Aug 24th, 2007, 10:09pm http://www.netsync.net/users/charlies/gifs/woo.gif Charlie |
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Title: Re: The Teacher That Called My Daughter A Retard Post by Mosaicwench on Aug 24th, 2007, 10:26pm I like to remind people who use that word that they are only one head injury or blood clot away from being called that name . . . . Gets a lot of "oh . . yeah" responses. Bravo to you for fighting the good fight! |
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Title: Re: The Teacher That Called My Daughter A Retard Post by andrewjb on Aug 24th, 2007, 10:27pm politicians / advertisers, have a lot to answer for. people need time to develope. you canot sterilise a society. andrews twopeneth |
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Title: Re: The Teacher That Called My Daughter A Retard Post by BarbaraD on Aug 24th, 2007, 10:34pm It does my heart good to see parents stand up for their kids. I just wish more would. And Jonny, you're right -- you gotta pay attention to the kids to KNOW what the hell to do with them. Most teachers are just too busy to pay attention to the kids.. and most parents today just don't see that they do. People tend to want to put kids in a mold and turn them out all the same. It just don't work that way... each kid is unique and should be treated that way. They don't all do things at the same age or the same way. Some are mechanical minded and some are book smart (and maybe can't tie their shoes), but each is different. I just don't know why teachers can't figure this out. Oh well, Shari - I'm glad you got bad teacher out of your school -- you deserve a gold star.... Hugs BD |
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Title: Re: The Teacher That Called My Daughter A Retard Post by ClusterChuck on Aug 24th, 2007, 10:59pm My lil story: My wife and I had LOTS of problems with one of my kids. It was WORK to get this child through school. After he graduated, we happened to run into the school's principal. He told us that he was SO proud of my son, and considered him a true success story. He gave my wife and I full credit for the success. We said no, it was us AND the school working together to reach that goal. He then informed us, as to how rare it was, to get parents like us. We told him that we didn't do anything that any other parent wouldn't do. It was then that the principal informed us as to how rare we were. He said that most parents, now aday, told the school that while the child was at school, the child was not the parent's responsibility anymore. The child is the school's responsibility while the child is there. The parents don't want to hear or be bothered with any problems while the child is there. Can you believe that shit? Congratulations, Shari, of NOT being one of those stupid parents! You done good!!! (See, I gots good English!) I am glad you took the initiative, and it was proved successful! Chuck |
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Title: Re: The Teacher That Called My Daughter A Retard Post by Mosaicwench on Aug 25th, 2007, 12:01am Working to get a child through school? I know of what you speak Chuck. I've been actively involved in my son's education from day one - his special circumstances dictated it. The schools have failed him numerous times (so much so that our district superintendent won't even take my calls any more). So this year we're back to Virtual school - fully accredited high school done at home. He plans to graduate by this time next year - at 16. |
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Title: Re: The Teacher That Called My Daughter A Retard Post by MR_FLOOR on Aug 25th, 2007, 12:23am on 08/24/07 at 21:34:32, ShariRae wrote:
I wish I could of saw the look on her face after that.I love it. Dave |
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Title: Re: The Teacher That Called My Daughter A Retard Post by Callico on Aug 25th, 2007, 12:27am Good for you! Way to stand up for your kid. The most important teacher your kids have no matter where they are schooled is a parent. Chuck and his ex, and Mosaicwench are both examples of this. Jerry |
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Title: Re: The Teacher That Called My Daughter A Retard Post by sandie99 on Aug 25th, 2007, 2:28am Good for you, Shari! And congrats to your daughter for the brilliant mark! :) I recall my school teachers with nothing but the best. I had plenty of remarkable teachers. My first teach went far beyond to bring the best out of all of us, even this one kid, a boy, whose parents surely didn't care. I believe that great teachers can do wonders! I can thank one of mine for understanding my deep love for the English language and 4 others for supporting my love for writing. :) Sanna |
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Title: Re: The Teacher That Called My Daughter A Retard Post by LeLimey on Aug 25th, 2007, 4:59am Oh Sharie, I'm so very pleased for you and also for your daughter because it shows her SHE is worth more! SHe is a star in my book as you already know! Tell her to keep up the good work love Helen xxx |
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Title: Re: The Teacher That Called My Daughter A Retard Post by JenniferD on Aug 25th, 2007, 7:48am Way to go Shari and a big WOOHOO for your daughter! I have a teacher of my own to "hunt down" so I can see the look on HER face- that b*tch tried reamed me a new one saying that Hannah (age 11 at the time) would end up getting into nothing but trouble, was going to turn out to be promiscuous and into drugs because we were a single parent household and there was no man around to be a leader to her. I blasted her ass back saying You know her 1 hour a day for 6 months and you come up with THAT?????????? I'll be taking Han's portfolio of all her awards, her gorgeous beauty contest win, and of course, tell that b*tch SHE'S STILL A VIRGIN AND SHE'S DAMN PROUD TO BE. A teacher of Harry's put us thru hell and wanted him in special education. A whole battery of tests, doctors, shrinks and a meeting with the school board. The principal of the school reviews all the results, gave the teacher the NASTIEST look I've ever seen and says: This kid doesn't have a learning disability. He's a GENIUS. The look on her face was PRICELESS! Shari, you keep stickin up for your daughter!!!! Mom knows best! |
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Title: Re: The Teacher That Called My Daughter A Retard Post by Rosybabe on Aug 25th, 2007, 11:56am [smiley=sayyes.gif][smiley=shore.gif]YUPI!!!!! [smiley=shore.gif] [smiley=sayyes.gif] Excellent news!!Congratulations to you and your daughter!! |
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Title: Re: The Teacher That Called My Daughter A Retard Post by luveemom on Aug 25th, 2007, 12:28pm Thank God!!! That is totally unacceptable behavior from a teacher or anybody else for that matter!!! I have been through a lot with my kids in school too, it is amazing how the quality of teachers has gone down hill >:(......CONGRATS!!!!!! Your daughter should feel so much better! NO ONE has the right to hurt a child's self-esteem like that.......disgusting..... :o ((((((HUGS)))))) Alicia |
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Title: Re: The Teacher That Called My Daughter A Retard Post by BMoneeTheMoneeMan on Aug 25th, 2007, 12:45pm on 08/24/07 at 21:34:32, ShariRae wrote:
Thats funny stuff right there. Good for her. I hope now the dumb ass teacher can realize that when retards get perfect scores and she isnt working there anymore, maybe it was the teaching ability of the teacher and not the retardedness of the students. Now THATS a victory. |
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Title: Re: The Teacher That Called My Daughter A Retard Post by barry_sword on Aug 25th, 2007, 1:29pm Your little girl gets [smiley=thumb.gif] [smiley=thumb.gif] for getting a finale mark of 100!!! That teacher is so cruel to call her that. That word should be never spoken to anyone, especially a child. Shame on her!!!! We are proud of your daughter. :) Barry |
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Title: Re: The Teacher That Called My Daughter A Retard Post by tanner on Aug 25th, 2007, 2:24pm Rock On Ally! Thanks for posting this to the board for all to see Shari :) Now what about this years sports? Soccer? Give the genius a big group hug okay.......Tim |
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Title: Re: The Teacher That Called My Daughter A Retard Post by nani on Aug 25th, 2007, 4:27pm Congrats on being such a wonderful advocate for your daughter, Shari. It's no wonder she is successful. :) Go, girls! |
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Title: Re: The Teacher That Called My Daughter A Retard Post by Kevin_M on Aug 25th, 2007, 6:15pm Years ago I worked evenings and our city needed substitute teachers after a multi-million dollar, 21 person, city administration embezzlement erased teachers raises and many teachers left for greener pastures. I helped out teaching anything and everything every single school day. Being a sub is difficult when it comes to cooperation in class. A sixth grade class handed in an easy assignment I gave them and I looked some papers over. It was apparent none had paid any attention, which I knew, and the assignment was taken lightly by them. After running through a few papers, made a general statement, to no one in particular. I said, "I was teaching a third grade class this morning and thought I mixed up my papers reading these." Wow. After my last class I was in the vice-principal's office. Several had reported I publically embarassed those in class and he said I showed a lack of proper sensitivity. He was not overbearing about it but DID have to do his job. It was a notice to me, checking me out, am I the type of person that would go further in this direction. In that respect I saw some reasoning about it all. My mistaken concern was the lack of learning in class, he avoided conversation on that, it apparently was not the subject or my opinion to say. I'm no disciplinarian so the class attitude was difficult to keep in hand, especially as a sub, but their work was even worse. I of course shouldn't have said it, but without a doubt your daughter's teacher comment was unthinkable. No student is worthy of that. Yeah and love your daughter's final mark!!!! :) |
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Title: Re: The Teacher That Called My Daughter A Retard Post by Kevin_M on Aug 25th, 2007, 7:37pm I just want to add that I did learn myself, too. Assigned a senior physics class, I only had to give them an exam that day. Lots of looking at each other and several open books hidden, which I had to sort of police, but I knew the subject and stopped the class after about 7 minutes and announced this would be an open book test. Screw the teacher's syllabus, he hadn't done shit for them. They learned more that day than was planned as I allowed questions about the subject for understanding. The grades were ok because they listened when it counted. I wrote the teacher what I did and let the chips fall where they may. After reading the test myself thought, "oh come on now, does he really think he taught this so well as to warrant these questions answered correctly in time?" A teacher's shortcomings can contribute to disinterest and distraction. Definitely not entirely the kids fault for lack of understanding taking into account hardly any were actually going to major in physics, but they focused that day. It would have been wrong to degrade their performance if done as the teacher scripted. |
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Title: Re: The Teacher That Called My Daughter A Retard Post by Kevin_M on Aug 25th, 2007, 10:29pm ShariRae, I am sorry to continue in a what seems self-centered commentary on this subject but I commend you on the outcome and adament feeling about this. I want to say... My brother Colin came back from a cottage vacation with footage on tape he wanted me to see that was captured thinking it was funny. My other brother was up there with his kids and the tape showed a crying, bawling argument from my little nephew, who's quiet and reserve, toward his father, my other brother. The little tyke was completely and totally at wits end standing up for himself through terrible crying screaming, " I am not stupid, quit calling me stupid!. Everything I do is wrong and I get blamed for everything! I hate you". No one comforted him, he wanted to run away, he just turned six. I could not believe this going on. The film flashed to the adults at the table, laughing, amused as his father sternly told him to shut up or he'll go to bed right now. I can only say this tore me up more than anything I can remember, perhaps struck a chord from when I first seriously considered suicide for the one and only time at his exact age for similar reasons. Knocking my brother into tomorrow would not even satisfy me. This kid was expected to be born his year in August but had to be delivered in May under two pounds and spent an extra month longer in the hospital than his twin sister because of complications. I went very frequently to watch him fight to live. Is this what it was for? He's small, has worn glasses since age two and has trouble from other boys on the bus, for which my brother calls him a sissy. He will never be the Joe Montana wanted by his father but when we play he is very smart, engineering smart, putting all things together without any directions and highly imaginative and creative. I've known my brother 45 years and loved him as baby too, taking care of him frequently then, even teaching him his first words, to ty his shoes, threw birthdays for him so he had a great childhood, and since then drove 800 miles one-way overnight to secretly and expensively bail him out of jail as a teenager. He's my brother and I love him. I'm surprised how nothing about his existence on this earth mattered to me when I saw that video. This arrogant brother has divorced and where he once lived 30 miles away, now lives an additional 50, with only every other weekend with the kids, and I work weekends. A week after seeing the video, this larger and younger brother's arrogance pissed me off for an unrelated matter, I leveled into him seriously, steel-eyed and relentlessly for that different problem, mentioning how stupid HE was until his character was verbally pummeled into the ground with his wife there, which I kept up and stepped on, making sure he was going to remain wordlessly disturbed around me for awhile, and that wasn't good enough for me. She does not like me at all now, thinks I'm deranged. I've never felt so strongly about something before seeing this video of my nephew. Do NOT fuck with me when it comes to seeing shit like this toward a little one I love, I found that out, I'm sure others may feel the same. It was good to see some satisfaction come to you for this situation ShariRae. Children you care very much for being called stupid or otherwise is not something I seem to tolerate. I caught myself being snide to a class once and see it better now. My nephew has a long life ahead and when he's sixteen and wants to run away, he can come stay with me unquestionably. Thank you for listening |
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