He defended it as horseplay, but the administration of Aldergrove Community Secondary School in Lnagley, British Columbia (and the rest of the intelligent world) has another view of teacher Daniel Mark Ogloff’s actions.
He faces suspension for taping a sign the the back of a teenage student that read “I’m gay.” The student was unaware of the prank, and left Ogloff’s metal fabrication class only to be made fun of by fellow students and Ogloff.
Not exactly leading by example, Daniel. Though to be fair we’re sure you thought it was hilarious at the time.
Forgetting the impact on the teen who fell victim to his teacher’s “horseplay” (which, who knows, could have been mild or severe) — the image the stunt sends to gay and questioning teens is unforgivable. By Ogloff’s definition, being gay is something to laugh at, ridicule and demean. Classy.
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Even classier, Ogloff took photos and allowed other students to snap images on their phones. Because, you know, cyber bullying isn’t at all a thing.
Ogloff, who has been previously been suspended for 10 weeks due to “acting unprofessionally and disrespectfully” during a separate incident, is basically the kind of teacher every parent wishes their kids never, ever get in high school.
h/t Gay Star News
Billy Budd
Why don’t they just fire him? When I was pursuing my doctoral degree in the US, I worked as teaching assistant. In one occasion, during an exam, a teacher was distributing the exams to the students and told to one of them (who was effeminate and clearly gay): “Mike, PINK for you!”, and gave the boy a pink-coloured exam. I was disgusted and furious, but did not say anything because I did not want to make the boy even more uncomfortable.
Larry
Classic example of someone who became a teacher to FINALLY be liked by the “cool” kids. Absolutely unacceptable for a teacher to do this and should be immediately relieved of duties. If I was the kids parents I’d be making a major stink about it through my lawyers.
Dakotahgeo
@Larry: Basically, that’s the only way these sick bastards learn is through the Court system! When Education systems lose enough money through lawsuit settlements, things will change in a hurry. Until then, give all the support and encouragement you can to GLBT students!
Ridpathos
Disgusting that a teacher would act this way and shame the profession which is supposed to protect children. I hope he loses his credential.
Marc
@Dakotahgeo: There are still brilliant educators out there regardless of the money. Some actually go into the profession to help, to make a difference.
Dakotahgeo
@Marc: How well I know. 50 years in the music teaching field and Hospital/Hospice Chaplaincy for 10 years. Enjoyed every month of it! Thanks!
Captain proton
The guy moved to another school district and “they can’t punish him for something that happened in another district”:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/daniel-mark-ogloff-suspended-for-slapping-i-m-gay-sticker-on-student-now-teaching-in-alberta-1.2778416
throwslikeagirl
Yes lawyers. And monetary damages. This is a teenager who’s identity and self-esteem is being affected. This is serious.
throwslikeagirl
Oh good night. “Whose”, not “who’s”!
Chris
And why has this teacher not been fired already?
Daniel-Reader
You’d think sexually harassing a minor would have put him on a registry for life.
throwslikeagirl
You’re absolutely right, Daniel-Reader! What if he put a note on a girl’s back that read, “I’m hot!”? We continue to be marginalized and considered “less than”. It’s egregious when it happens to a kid.
Alan down in Florida
I wonder what would have happened if so high school homophobe had seen the sign and decided to beat the crap out of this kid. This is a man who needs to have his teaching license invalidated.
dubstepskater
Daniel Mark Ogloff? Wonder what he goes by on Grindr?