Re: [ncte-talk] WTC/desire for revenge

["Ted Baechtold" <abaechto@bloomington.in.us>]

I tried to focus today on just writing with lots of links to the tragedy...I
hope I gave a few students a chance to help figure out what they were
feeling...don't know how successful I have been...with friends in NYC and at
the Pentagon, I have found it hard to focus myself.  I think my kids picked
up on my problems...I had several ask if "I was alright..."  I tell them I
am, but I think they know I may not be...on top of this tragedy we are
having the take our Graduation Qualifying Exam (GQE) this week.  Sophomores
must pass the test to graduate...what a stupid way for kids to remember
where they were the day America's security was forever violated...I'm
tired...and sad...and worried what all this will mean.  Thanks for
listening--Ted

Ted Baechtold
English 9 & 10
Eastern High School

Teaching...like riding a bike for the first time and
realizing no one is holding the seat.