Mr. Holland's Opus?

Sometimes it seems that the stories about teachers are as positive as news reports from Iraq. I came across three such stories within moments today. It made me sad. Here are the titles, links, and a brief quote from each.

CNN.com:
School board fires teacher over controversial artwork
Murmer, a teacher at Monacan High School, was suspended in December after objections were raised about his private abstract artwork, much of which includes smearing his posterior and genitals with paint and pressing them against canvas.

Yahoo News:
Pa. teacher on trial found dead
Snyder was accused of taking pictures of boys in bikini briefs and other revealing clothing while they performed chores at his house. He was suspended from teaching at Southern Lehigh High School shortly after the charges were filed in 2005.

Ex-coach allegedly hits students in groin
A former high school basketball coach faces 39 charges for allegedly hitting male students in the groin, showing them pornography and pouring water on his players then driving them to games in the winter with the windows rolled down.


Peace