Teacher accused of hitting student resigns

A few people I know have pulled their children out of Jessie Mae in the past year and they have been very happy with their choices. If you cannot afford private school, there is another alternative. Waccamaw elementary and Supply are very good schools. Keeping in mind that Brunswick County Schools are not good in a whole, Waccamaw and Supply are two of the best in my opinion. I have had alot of experiences with both these schools and currently have children in Waccamaw and they are thriving. I think if they would just get rid of Katie McGee who is absolutely worthless, and Ray Gilbert who is a criminal, and get some people on that board that are not just up there for their own personal gain, we might have a better chance for our children.

Well Tired Teacher, I guess when teachers stop diddling their students, you won't be looked at so funny for hugging them.

And maybe you just need some tips in how to be nice while keeping your hands to yourself. It can be done. I know that your "hugs" are probably perfectly innocent, but you don't *need* to be physical to avoid being seen as a meanie.

The student that swatted the coach should be reprimanded. But you can't "fire" the kid from school forever, nor should you. It's unfortunate that the coach has lost his job, but he has to take responsibility no matter what for his own actions. I don't believe this is a bad guy, don't get me wrong. With no prior history of this sort of thing, I think it sucks for him really. But the public is hard-pressed to put their trust in teachers/coaches who have a lapse in judgment like this, no matter how reactionary or isolated it may be.

There is nothing wrong with a teacher hugging a student. Most of the time it's a female student hugging a female teacher, but is it really that big of a deal for a female student to give a male teacher a hug?

As far as the student that smacked the teacher on the backside. That student should be suspended from school for the entire school year. There is no place for that in our school systems. It's okay to be friendly and joke around, but butt smacking is going way too far

WilmMan, you asked "is it really that big of a deal for a female student to give a male teacher a hug?"

Sadly, in this day and age...yes. Long gone are the days when we could trust adults to innocently provide physical comfort in the form of hugs to our children. Nowadays, parents have to be concerned with pedophiles of both genders being found in positions of trust and authority. So best for everyone that they (including kids) keeps their hands to themselves.

It's very unfortunate, but that's the reality.

I understand the concerned aspect, but I think these incidents are not the norm. I have no problem with my 12y/o daughter giving her male english teacher a hug, and him hugging her back. She knows what is accectable and what is unacceptable.

I'm glad your daughter knows what is acceptable and what is inappropriate. But does the adult? Can you be certain? If it's so easy to pick out predators in our school systems, churches, etc., why are we always so shocked when we find one in the ranks?

In this day and age, is it wise or total paranoia to teach our kids to keep their hands to themselves and to avoid physical affection of any kind with adults, especially those they are not related to?

If I had a daughter, I bet you can guess which one I would recommend..lol.

That's your choice....but it seems to me that teachers and students are getting away from being somewhat personal and that is part of the decline in our school system. Teachers used to be someone a student with a problem could talk to. Now, some of these students don't have anyone because their parents don't care and if teachers don't want to do it because they will be accused to doing something more. Teachers used to give students hugs, especially the younger students, used to put their hands on students heads, and used to put their hands on students shoulders. It was all very innocent and 99.9% of the time it still is. What do you think about your daughters friend's mom/dad touching your daughter on the head or back? When my daughter's friends leave the house I almost always pat them on the back (NOT BUTT). Is that wrong of me as well? It's not like their parents really know me

I second that thought. I too have made a great deal of sacrifices to keep my child out of public school. Imagine what the school system could be if those in charge did not have to worry about the nonsense that goes on. And I'm not just speaking about the teachers. The students are to blame as well. Since when is it OK to "smack" a teacher on the "backside"? Notice that nothing is mentioned about the disciplinary action taken because of this action.

I am a public school teacher and I do not hit my students. Please do not make a generalization of all public schools based on one teacher's actions. Things happen in private schools too however they are kept PRIVATE!

I agree with the comment from "Teacher" in this forum. My child has attended both private and public schools. Not all private schools are exceptional. It really depends on the "element" at the school, and the attitude and ethics of the staff and faculty.

You are exactly right. The problem with today's society is that they let children get away with anything. They aren't held accountable for any of their actions. When a child does something like this, the school and parents play it off as being a child. That child that playfully smacked the teacher on the butt should be suspended for the rest of the year.

Why would anyone want to be a teacher when the deck is already stacked against you?

These problems are not only present in Brunswick county or Pender county for that matter, New Hanover county does a better job keeping some of their matters private. I have taught in other states and must say with all honesty that the education system down here is horrible. Everything is test driven and this takes away from any real education that can occur in a classroom. The loud parents run the school districts down here. Parents are allowed to place their kids in any classes they want. Honors courses are anything but because any parent with money or influence is allowed to place their "brilliant" children in them.
I have never seen a system where administrations and school boards are so afraid of parents and bad press. New Hanover county doesn't even have an attendance policy for kids. You can miss 100 unexcused days and can't be failed because of it.
The kids are taught by their parents that the teachers are lower class and they enables them to take away any authority a teacher should have. God forbid a child is punished for doing something wrong. If it comes down to a teachers word versus that of a child of an influencial parent....guess what happens.

We need a truency law

You are absolutely correct, it is all about who you are and who you know here. If you have the right last name or the right amount of money, your child can be placed anywhere. And the administration is TERRIFED of bad press, they could care less about our children.

There is always home schooling