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Nudity and Teacher

Sat Mar 10, 2007 9:31 PM EST
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By uyeniee
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A news article called " School Tells Teacher to Cover Up" by Jay Handelman was an interesting issue I found on TBO.com. A part time music teacher from Lemon Bay High School, Jason Brenner, is found stripping at night in the musical "The Full Monty" at the Venice Little Theatre. I myself found that a bit hilarious because teachers are suppose to be a bit proper and formal. After discovering this, Lemon Bay administrators inform Brenner that he either stop stripping or turn in a letter of resignation. Administrators wanted their teachers to hold a higher standard since they are teaching fifteen, sixteen years old students, especially when Brenner is not even getting paid for his performance. I agree with the administrators because if I were the parent of these students, I would want my children to look up to teachers that set good examples. Public nudity is not acceptable in public schools.

The artistic-managing director at Venice Little Theatre stated that the show was consisted of a bare bottom scene for only two seconds. The article stated that the show was about an out of work steelworker in Buffalo who strips for a night to help support his family. Though the show shows no signs of drugs, gangs or violent, it could do as great with or without a nude part. Brenner was placed on temporary leave meanwhile he is expected to submit his resignation. Brenner told Assistant Principal Mike Louden that he would probably resigned because he will not stop himself from doing what he love to do. Brenner wants to pursue work as a musical director, vocal coach, and performer. Brenner did not wanted to be a music teacher for a high school to begin with, therefore it was no surprise that he resigned. It is a good opportunity for him to chase after his dreams anyways.

The theatre had no other complaints about the strip finale. Jason Brenner was brave to do what he loves no matter what other people say. In the end, he still had to resign because public schools cannot allow it. Like Jason Brenner, many teachers that are still teaching may not even like their job. I recommend those who are unhappy with their jobs should pursue another career of their dreams, whether it be singing, or stripping.

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billy-133892

Although I agree with the formality part of the situation, I think that teachers can do whatever they want part-time. There shouldn't be any regulations on teachers just because they are teaching students, which they are doing properly so during the daytime. Whatever he/she does during the off-peaks of his work hours are his/her business. Even though this situation is not that big of a deal, teacher's business should be their own private matter.

    Reply#1 - Sat Mar 10, 2007 11:23 PM EST
    billy-133892

    I guess my first comment didn't post. I think that teachers should have the freedom that they deserve without worrying about every little thing they that could potentially harm their work ethic or reputation. I disagree with the thought of having the teacher choose between the two jobs. Apparently, teachers can't have the freedom that others get. They should be given the same amount of freedom no matter what they do as long as they are doing it in the off peak hours of their work time. I agree with the writer, but I think they should have the freedom to do whatever they like without sacrificing anything.

      Reply#2 - Sat Mar 10, 2007 11:32 PM EST
      uyeniee

      Thankyou for commenting billy, I partly agree with the fact that teachers have the right to do whatever they want on their free times, but another issue is that teachers are role models for students. Before accepting the job as a teacher, the standard of being a teacher is very high and ones who took the job already comprehend that. They can freely do whatever they like as long as it does not affect their image as a teacher.

        Reply#3 - Sat Mar 10, 2007 11:40 PM EST
        billy-133892

        Here's one point you have to look at though, when have teachers been role models for kids. I've grown up going to public school and haven't the slightest thought about having a teacher I would look up to. Having said that, I would look up to famous celebrities like O.J. Simpson, Michael Jackson, Kobe Bryant, etc. These individuals are in no way a perfect role model for kids; yet, they still get to keep their jobs. What makes them different from teachers?

          Reply#4 - Sat Mar 10, 2007 11:44 PM EST
          uyeniee

          lols, Billy you made perfect sense, but you are using yourself to speak for the rest of the students out there. Those individual you mention are horrible models for kids, but they have money. Money is what keeps their jobs. Money gives them power to do whatever they wish. Teachers are normal average income people who wants the best for their students, because after all that is a job of a teacher.

            Reply#5 - Sat Mar 10, 2007 11:50 PM EST
            billy-133892

            But they do look up to them. They want to be them in the future. I'm not speaking on just my behalf. I'm speaking on the amount of money each year people spend to watch or to buy a piece of merchandise from the celebrities. Money is what power them, but where the money is coming from is just as an important factor. People look up to them, so they spend their money on them.

              Reply#6 - Sat Mar 10, 2007 11:55 PM EST
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