Beauvoir Scandal?

[Anonymous]

I disagree. What "situation was created?" A teacher was hired. He did something wrong. He was fired. Do you honestly think the school could have prevented this, and by the way, what "this" are we talking about? Can't we just be happy that it was a "near miss" (hopefully, probably), learn from any mistakes that may have been made on the part of the administration in dealing with the situation, and move on?

If you honestly think that something like this can be prevented in the future, that only the Good, the Noble and the Pure, will ever set foot on Beauvoir's campus (as if any school could ensure that), you're kidding yourself.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I disagree. What "situation was created?" A teacher was hired. He did something wrong. He was fired. Do you honestly think the school could have prevented this, and by the way, what "this" are we talking about? Can't we just be happy that it was a "near miss" (hopefully, probably), learn from any mistakes that may have been made on the part of the administration in dealing with the situation, and move on?

If you honestly think that something like this can be prevented in the future, that only the Good, the Noble and the Pure, will ever set foot on Beauvoir's campus (as if any school could ensure that), you're kidding yourself.

At least a few of these posts seem to be fanning the flames, hoping a greater fire will engulf that wonderful school atop the hill. Shame, shame, shame.

[Anonymous]

"that wonderful school atop the hill"

We have a poet!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I disagree. What "situation was created?" A teacher was hired. He did something wrong. He was fired. Do you honestly think the school could have prevented this, and by the way, what "this" are we talking about? Can't we just be happy that it was a "near miss" (hopefully, probably), learn from any mistakes that may have been made on the part of the administration in dealing with the situation, and move on?

If you honestly think that something like this can be prevented in the future, that only the Good, the Noble and the Pure, will ever set foot on Beauvoir's campus (as if any school could ensure that), you're kidding yourself.

What situation? Obviously no details have been provided. However, the "situation" sounded like an adult was given private access to a child. Could the school have prevented it, if this is what actually happened? Absolutely. Adults should not be left alone with a child. Background checks and the whole nine yards, you just don't know what might happen in such a "situation". Can we be happy that it was a near miss? Are you kidding me?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The fact that the teacher's contract was not renewed suggests that the school felt it was something worth reacting to. Parents are absolutely not overreacting.

Are we sure the teacher's release is directly linked to this incident. The teacher may have decided to leave the school prior to this situation/incident. Review past threads. It certainly it seems this way.

[Anonymous]

I heard that all parents in xxx xxx class were contacted before the general letter went out.
Also - he is no longer taking up his new position at Potomac.

Note: This post was edited by a site administrator to remove the teacher's name.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I heard that all parents in xxxx xxx class were contacted before the general letter went out.
Also - he is no longer taking up his new position at Potomac.

Well, I guess someone has been outed. BTW, this person no longer appear the the schools faculty listing, but is listed as teaching a summer class for teachers.

Note: This post was edited by a site administrator to remove the teacher's name.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I heard that all parents in xxx xxx class were contacted before the general letter went out.
Also - he is no longer taking up his new position at Potomac.

Finally some clarity. Does anyone have accurate information about whether or not the photographs in question were of students?

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[Anonymous]

Does it matter if the photos were of current students, past students or just kids? Of course not. If there are inappropriate photos then there are inappropriate photos. And bad news all around -- for those children, for the parents, for the community. I know for a fact that the teacher was a manipulative person who definitely psychologically damaged children in the classes they taught. There is still much to be learned about all that really happened.

[Anonymous]

How long was this person a teacher at the school?

[jsteele]

I have edited three messages above to remove the name of a Beauvoir teacher. If someone wants to publicly suggest a linkage of this teacher to the incident being discussed in this thread, they are welcome to do so on the condition that they identify themselves. I am not comfortable with anonymous users making serious accusations about named individuals. If and when this person is charged with a crime, I may change my opinion, but for the moment if you are not willing to disclose your own identity, please do not disclose anyone else's.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know for a fact that the teacher was a manipulative person who definitely psychologically damaged children in the classes they taught.

WTF?!?!

If you truly do know something, either put up or shut up, whether here or by contacting Beauvoir. As a Beauvoir parent trying to give the teacher and the school every possible benefit of the doubt, this one snippet has just about sent me over the edge.

[Anonymous]

I know for a fact that the teacher was a manipulative person who definitely psychologically damaged children in the classes they taught.

Is this an established fact?! Where was the Beauvoir Administration in this whole process while he/she was damaging children psychologically at the school? Several school administrators patrolled the classrooms - what did they do to prevent this damage while it was happening????

[Anonymous]

jsteele wrote:I have edited three messages above to remove the name of a Beauvoir teacher. If someone wants to publicly suggest a linkage of this teacher to the incident being discussed in this thread, they are welcome to do so on the condition that they identify themselves. I am not comfortable with anonymous users making serious accusations about named individuals. If and when this person is charged with a crime, I may change my opinion, but for the moment if you are not willing to disclose your own identity, please do not disclose anyone else's.

The let's not rush to judgement, presumption of innocence, let the process play itself out part of me applauds your decision.

The angst ridden (and yes curious) part of me is really dying to know.

Would someone who actually knows, and is willing to comply with the conditions set out above, please post the name?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

I know for a fact that the teacher was a manipulative person who definitely psychologically damaged children in the classes they taught.

Is this an established fact?! Where was the Beauvoir Administration in this whole process while he/she was damaging children psychologically at the school? Several school administrators patrolled the classrooms - what did they do to prevent this damage while it was happening????

It is possible that the one being manipulative is the above poster. This is not an invitation to slander, but if PP or anyone else out there has something to add, either fact or anecdote, that suggests this person was "manipulative" or "psychologically damaged" children, I know quite a few of us out here (incidentally, have you seen the traffic on this thread - must be a DCUM record!) would really appreciate you sharing.