Re: Teachers Falsely Accused

floyd glenn bowen

Posted on 12/30/09

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I am so thankful for this site and this post-string.
I have read all the posts and responses, and am so
saddened (but not surprised) by the stories I have read here.

I sent Ms. Daley a personal email, and am looking forward
to any reply. I would be happy to appear on ANY program
about this issue. And am looking forward to this process
beginning.

Anyone in this situation, PLEASE feel free to email me at
fgbowen@yahoo.com - I do not mind placing my email for all
to see - I have great SPAM protection - but your email will
get through - I promise!!!

And I will post my own story here at another time.

For the betterment of our schools, and the imparting
of High-Expectations and Achievement to every student in our country -
Thank you most humbly and sincerely,
f glenn bowen

On 12/24/09, yet another accused wrote:
> On 2/22/09, sherri daley wrote:
>>
>> Feb 22, 2009. In response to the posts below ... I am working with a
>> producer at ABC to possibly do a national show, perhaps 20/20, on
>> falsely accused teachers. I am one myself - If we don't band together
>> and get some attention, no one is going to want to teach in urban
>> schools! It's bad enough that I have to go through what I'm going
>> through -- but if it is all for nothing, that's worse.
>>
>> Are there any teachers out there who would be willing to talk about
>> their experiences on a national show?
>>
>> FYI, Colorado has a state-wide organization to support falsely accused
>> teachers, as does Great Britain. National visibility would be the first
>> step toward getting some legislation in order.
>>
> Good to see that someone is doing something about this. As teachers, we
> are completely vulnerable to any attack that any vengeful child might
> concoct. I was accused when I was starting out as a substitute teacher.
> It ruined me for five years, though the case was dropped by the grand jury
> (fifth graders have a tough time coming up with coherent elaborate lies).
> I decided to not let it completely destroy me, and went back into the
> field. Five years on, I got a new teaching job in a nearby district, but
> am always worried that I will run into someone who knew about the
> accusation, but not the outcome. Merely being accused raises the
> suspicion of loose acquaintances. My life is back on track, but it
> bothers me that there is no protection in place for us. Apart from
> keeping a video camera running in every room, there is nothing stopping
> students from lying. I will do what I can to help, as long as I can
> remain anonymous. I will e-mail you. Thanks!

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