2009

Where Are All The Men – A Parent’s Perspective

That’s the word that describes my emotions last week when we received the long-awaited postcard telling us who the first-grade teacher would be. While we’re lucky that our school has many very good teachers, there are a few I’d rather avoid. A good teacher means my son will likely have a great school year; a […]

The challenges of false accusations

I spoke with you a little over a year ago regarding a legal matter I was facing in Illinois. To briefly recap, it was a case involving allegations when I was a substitute/interim teacher in which some students alleged I had touched or rubbed their back (Read his previous published letter). Child Protective Services and Specialists […]

Asher and father Stephan Lepage – grandchild of Ron Blatz from Winnipeg, Canada

Research about male teachers in Austria

In Austria, the field of early childhood institutions and respective vocational training is undergoing rapid change. The importance of early childhood and care is increasing, and well trained professionals – men as well as women – are very much in demand. Participation and involvement of men is crucial for the further development and professionalization of […]

Being falsely accused by students seeking revenge

I recently read your article on MSN News. I am a late middle aged male middle school teacher (2nd career) with tenure in a large Urban district; 7 years experience; husband of a veteran teacher; I lead my middle school in TVASS test gains for subjects taught; also a Union member. Impeccable employment record and […]

I know why you picked an education major

I am a elementary education major (1-5) at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Currently I am a junior and have completed my Praxis I exam. I will be graduating in the Spring of 2010 and simply cannot wait to teach young children. I heard about your organization from the article on msn.com “Percentage of […]