Authors: Lousia Evelyn Carter
General contact was minimal. Emotional and professional contact was much less. Without the use of this sense, barriers were built between you and your evaluators by means of ridicule sarcasm, and loathing. All of this is reflected in their evaluation which they
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The dismissal of a Grade A certified teacher, who performed while in the classroom on that level is evidence those administrators had no inkling of what their assigned duty was about. They failed to change their decision when more than 1800 citizens signed a petition in protest.
Then Sir Goodson solemnly reviewed his findings. “The reasoning ability of your evaluators is opposite normality, as is with all who are possessed with envy, jealously, prejudice, and hate” said Sir Goodson.
Miss Forest could understand the connection more clearly now. Those evaluators were able to improve our fairyland if only they had that understanding too. But, would they give it a try?
The two of them meditated another while. None of the educators against Miss Forest had regrets on her firing. Seventeen co-workers resigned in protest stating “If they can do that to Miss Forest they can do it to anybody.”
Sir Goodson broke the silence again. “What is witnessed here in your situation, Miss Forest, is a type of gang-play against you. Their act was bold and non-disguised. These acts became more careless, and sloppier with time. It was obvious that with all of the laughter, hilarity, and the like they were considering those pranks acts of success. They had no idea that what they considered success was actually failure!” A light suddenly burst on inside her reasoning mechanism. Sir Goodson perceived that knowledge. Then the two of them nodded at each other in acknowledgement of that information.
“Fellow Citizens admire you for the firm stand taken against this misunderstanding. Some of your admirers were also threatened, and intimidated because they refused to retire when ordered. Like you, these teachers enjoyed the students and the role of teaching. When given the ultimatum “retire or be publicly fired” – chose retirement, reluctantly in order to prevent embarrassment and humiliation. When the time came for the group to tackle you, Miss Forest, many thought you would relent; they reasoned circumstances demanded it. But the opposite happened. They were more determined than ever to get rid of you. While fellow citizens admire your attitude in this situation, I was extremely proud of you. You were forced to endure much, needlessly. Yet you rated on the level of your teaching certificate and your classroom performance was commendable. “Miss Forest gave Sir Goodson her most sincere thanks.” “The faculty was with you – all the way – you were aware of that, though.” “Yes” replied Miss Forest. “They supported me in every area. Their support of me was indispensable. From them I realized another dimension of love, caring, concern, and the like. Imagine! Some of those teachers will be forced into retirement. Is the policy going to continue to be “retire or be fired”? Troubled students need teachers like those co-workers who supported me. Not the jail house said Miss Forest.
Sir Goodson thought much had been accomplished. Both were pleased with results. How fast the time had passed! It was now time for one of the daily repasts – the luncheon. Miss Forest was ready, so was Sir Goodson. Before leaving the conference room he let her in on a secret which would be announced at the luncheon table. She was aware of the national affair she and her friends were invited to attend; considered the “secret” was related to national improvement, or the like.
Then, the countenance of Sir Goodson changed – showing expressions of tenderness and strength, power and love, and the like. Escorts were summoned. Before the silencing of the bell, in walked seven regal escorts. Sir Goodson assigned all seven to escort Miss Forest to Hall of Feast, site of the luncheon. Their pageantry toward her was royal, perfect. They had done much practice for it to be perfect! After three measures of fairy time hymn were completed, in strolls Sir Goodson, escorted by three of the seven escorts who had done Miss Forest the honors. Four escorts were assigned to serve Miss Forest throughout the lunch. An announcement of Sir Goodson’s presence was made with a trumpet fanfare. That was the signal for all to stand except Miss Forest. Every chair at the table was occupied. All were seated following the ritual used for luncheons. Oh, how rich! Describing highlights of that room and events which occurred only give a hint into the quality of this gathering of fairybeings. The word splendor gives a peek at the atmosphere of the House of Time at present. That’s as close as mortals could get in picturing that scene.
After the completion of formality (ritual), Sir Goodson made an announcement. It seemed all were aware of what was about to be announced except Miss Forest and her friends, for all eyes were on them, including Sir Goodson, who stated the following proclamation:
Members of this Fairyhood:
“You were summoned on this day to the Great Kingdom of Grande` to witness the result of a decision of mine. Joining you on this event are generations of spirits of fore-fairybeings who felt as you do that the great name of our dear Grande` has been tarnished. To prevent recurrences of prankism, and the like, I have resorted to recognize and appreciate those victims. Today we honor Miss Dora Forest, one of our best teachers. We apologize to her and offer evidence of this fact by giving her the following gifts:
1. First, Miss Forest and friends will be invited annually to its National Education Banquet.
2. Second, Miss Forest, for her dedication to education and her excellence shown in the classroom for which she was highly underpaid –will receive, as long as she desires – a salary equal to the yearly budget of the school system the last three years she was employed at Dromedary High School. Let the word go forth from my heart to your heart to every heart throughout this Fairy Kingdom.”
All fairies stood in an expression of special honor to Miss Forest and her friends. Each fairy had a different expression. Then, an assistant fairy to Sir Goodson (Chief of Protocol) gave a fourteen (14) minute speech. In it he highlighted the purpose of the generosity of this educational investment.
What a lavish gift! Miss Forest had envisioned such an achievement throughout her career. Now, at last, its fruition had come to pass.
After giving a brief, emotional, thankful speech – straight from her grateful heart, Miss Forest sat a few moments – to regain her composure, for she was literally “swept off her feet! She promised their gifts were going to be used for less fortunate fairybeings – those who live in big houses on down to the ones who live in tiny houses. Her plan was completed. Every fairybeing was due the best in education – that promise was sealed with a firm handshake. Not only did Miss Forest and friends live happily from that day forward, but all the fairybeings who had high respect for education lived happily also!
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