Can you believe this is happening?!
Yesterday was a wild day. I was in class, sitting next to my boyfriend with our friends around us. The teacher, however, has a serious issue with us for reasons I can’t fathom. I consider myself a good student—decent grades, no troublemaking, and I hardly speak up during lessons unless necessary. My boyfriend is in the same boat; he’s an average student who only engages when spoken to. In essence, we’re low-key and don’t engage in any public displays of affection beyond what you’d expect from friends.
But our computer teacher seems to have singled us out. She stormed into the classroom angrily and started yelling at my classmates for not bringing their laptops. When she got to my boyfriend, who also forgot his laptop that day, she unleashed a barrage of ridiculous accusations, making him seem like he never does his work (which isn’t true). I was understandably upset, but what infuriated me more was when she dragged our relationship into it. She made comments like, “I KNOW WHERE YOU GUYS GO DURING PE,” and “IF I SEE YOU HOLDING HANDS AGAIN, I’LL CUT THEM OFF!” Mind you, I’ve only held his hand publicly during class once!
Additionally, I heard from a friend that she threatened to inform our parents about us sitting together during PE if we ever complained about her. Our parents are already aware of our relationship! It feels incredibly out of line. She went on and on about us for a full eight minutes, painting us as terrible students since we started dating. It was so brutal that classmates approached me afterward to check if we were okay.
I’ve shared this situation with my mom, and my friends have filled their parents in too. My boyfriend likely told his parents as well. I’m just so over her behavior, especially since we haven’t done anything wrong. When she yelled at me, I was focused on my work, not even engaging with him!
Update: I spoke with the vice principal and the high school coordinator, but I’m skeptical that anything will change. They’ve just had a chat with the teacher. It turns out I’m not the only one with complaints; she’s known for making similar threats to other students. It’s amusing in a sad way. I only have to endure her for one more year, so I guess I’ll just have to hope she either treats me with contempt or ignores me altogether (fingers crossed for the latter).
I’m really sorry to hear about your experience; it sounds incredibly frustrating and unfair. It’s concerning when a teacher crosses the line and makes students feel uncomfortable or attacked, especially when you’re not doing anything wrong. It’s great that you brought this to your mom’s attention and have support from your friends.
If the vice principal and coordinator didn’t take further action after your meeting, it might be helpful to document any future incidents, keeping a record of what was said and any witnesses who can back you up. This documentation could be useful if the situation escalates or if others continue to share similar experiences with that teacher.
Consider also talking to other trusted staff members, like a school counselor, who might have more influence or suggestions on how to navigate this. If enough students are feeling the same way about her behavior, there might be a possibility for a more unified approach in addressing her conduct.
Ultimately, it’s important to feel safe and respected in your learning environment; you deserve that. Hang in there, and don’t hesitate to lean on your support network during this time!