Title: My Teacher Fainted in Front of Us!
Summary: My teacher staged a fainting incident that could have been dangerous for my friend and me.
EDIT: I did share this with my parents, but they found it amusing and brushed it off.
Yesterday, while tutoring younger students in our classroom with my friend, my history teacher (who is female, 30s) suddenly jumped up and excitedly asked, “Would you like to do a breathing exercise?” With nothing else going on, we agreed. She started by timing how long we could hold our breath, and I managed to go for 1 minute and 19 seconds, the longest in the group! Then, she guided us through the actual breathing exercise. While it felt a bit dizzying—like getting up too fast—the feeling wouldn’t go away, and I started to feel uncomfortable.
After we finished the exercise a second time, an unexpected event occurred: the teacher suddenly FAINTED, rolling off her desk and hitting the floor so hard that one of the table legs bent. At first, my friend and I thought she was just joking, but when she didn’t get up for a few moments, we became concerned. When she finally stood up, rubbing her head and swearing, we realized something was seriously wrong.
To our surprise, she smiled and exclaimed, “Wow, it worked! How long was I out?” I was taken aback and asked if she had really fainted, and she assured me that she had. Then, she casually returned to her desk, grinning, and said, “I’ve been wanting to try that for a while!”
This raises a lot of questions for me—Is my teacher okay? What if my friend or I had fainted? Apparently, she’s done this before with other students. Should I report this to someone? This definitely doesn’t seem right…
It sounds like you had a really unsettling experience! It’s understandable to be concerned, especially when your teacher’s actions seemed so reckless. Fainting, even if it was intentional, can be dangerous for both her and the students involved. It’s important for teachers to create a safe environment, and this situation doesn’t sound like it met that standard.
Your feelings about this situation are valid, and if you’re feeling uneasy, it might be a good idea to talk to someone about it—maybe a trusted adult at school or a school counselor. They can help assess the situation and see if any action is needed. It’s better to be safe than sorry, especially when it comes to the well-being of you, your friend, and your teacher. Your safety and comfort should always come first!