What You Taught Me
Sir,
You taught me that teachers can be genuinely bad people.
Sir,
You taught me that laughing at me makes me think less of you.
Sir,
You taught me that some teachers do not know how to show respect for students.
Sir,
You taught me that teachers could break the law and disregard the needs of your students.
Sir,
You validated that I am a better human being than you.
Sir,
You validated for me that I will be a better teacher than you will ever hope to be.
Sir,
You are a bad teacher.
Ma’am,
You taught me that teachers do not have to have common sense.
Ma’am,
You taught me that teachers do not have to be unbiased.
Ma’am,
You taught me that teachers can be incorrect in what they say and still be paid.
Ma’am,
You taught me the flaws in the public school system.
Thank you,
-Concerned Student