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.
>
> Anybody out there? Please respond to me at sherridaley@yahoo.
>
> On 1/14/09, Janice Combs wrote:
>> On 6/06/08, J.E.Gonzalez wrote:
>>> THank you for sharing your feelings.
>>> I also have a story. A student assaulted, intimidated, and
>>> yelled in my face to show off to his fellow gang members. I
>>> slapped his face to get him away from me. After two years, I
>>> will have a reprimand on my record. Psychologically I have
>>> suffered humuliation, anxiety, and post tramatic stress
>>> disorder. Teachers are supposed to be able to defend themselves
>>> legally when attacked. I will never get over this and I do not
>>> want to teach in a classroom again.
>>
>> What should a teacher do when they have been falsely accused? Even
>> though it is proven to be a false accusation, the students are
>> never confronted with their lies. Is there any place to go to see
>> that a student is held responsible for trying to destoy a teachers
>> life???? Even after a teacher is found innoncent, there are always
>> gossips who say that they were guilty. Anyone have any tips?

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