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McKinney BOYD

Teacher: Linda Mirro

Overly concerning acts committed by my English teacher

Teacher Complaint About: Mckinney Boyd - Linda Mirro

Teacher Complaint: Linda Mirro - Mckinney Boyd

FOREWORD: In my AP English III class my teacher requested satirical video projects to be turned in. I did a video that vehemently poked fun at one of the more innocent things catholicism has become: A means for priests to fulfill their pedophilic desires. I didn't even choose on of the actually TERRIBLE, and truly LAMENTABLE issues catholicism has become such as them being just a corrupt bank or anti-condom advocates in AIDS ridden countries or anti-free speech activists etc. NOTE: I am not embarrassed to admit that my video was extremely over the top, BUT THAT'S JUST IT! IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE SATIRICAL! And I did exactly what was needed to make it "school appropriate", whatever the fuck that means, as far as bleeping curse words( several other groups did this as well, the whole bleeping out curse words part).

A REVIEW OF MY TEACHER BASED ON INCIDENT THAT ALMOST CAUSED ME TO FAIL: I just watched a documentary about H.H. Holmes. It was particularly interesting b/c I read a book about him in AP English III. Man that guy was a sick disgusting killer, it's hard to accept the fact that he even existed. But in AP English III my teacher had no issue using the names of his victims as multiple choice answers. I think that forces you to not only accept and acknowledge his existence, but sickly embrace it; how depressing? And then my teacher has the fucking nerve to not accept my satirical project which pokes fun at some harmless(harmless comparatively with H.H. Holmes) boy fiddlers. Now I'm not one to usually take a clear, extremist, one dimensional stance on an issue. But reminiscing I think I can accurately conclude that her religious dogma did nothing for me other than create a huge unnecessary issue.
I hate to act as if I'm better than her, but in this instance she was a totally manipulative piece of shit, and I feel like that would be a total understatement if I actually went down to her level: She had no problem buddying up with the English teacher next door, and literally saying that I am "worse than a plagiarist" because I took a clear stance on an important issue(once again it seems like a trivial one though comparatively with H.H. Holmes and other current issues w/ the catholic church).
And why did she say that I am "worse than a plagiarist you may ask? To justify giving me a ZER0 on my project, after she said she would just make it not count as a grade at all. After I was persuaded to drop the issue for various reasons, one of them being, that poor Linda couldn't afford to lose her job, especially with her little boy's college funds. FUCK. I fell for that trap hook line and sinker, unsuspecting that I would be at the blunt end of her desires for, what seems to be, getting back at me for challenging her religious dogma.
Originally I heard," I am an offended catholic, I can't believe this, sorry, your getting a zero!"
Then it was, "well, it's just not school appropiate", even though numerous students had made FAR FAR worse projects, one specifically targeting bulimic and or anorexic people, an issue I consider far more depressing and not school appropriate than, once again, catholic boy fiddlers. Anorexia and bulimia, fucking kill people!
NOT TO MENTION WE READ A BOOK AND WERE FORCED TO EMBRACE A SERIAL KILLER!
Not to mention we'd received a magazine, handed out IN class, that covered the catholic boy fiddlers.
Then it I heard from the principle I should just drop it and it'll make her happier, and she'll probably give me a grade.
Then my teacher went as far as too tell me that if I just forgot about it it would be counted as an "X", or, a grade that doesn't count for or against you.
And I told you the rest...
My teacher never gave me the "X", because I was "worse than a plagiarist", and my teacher would NEVER ever, help a plagiarist out! Why would perfect little teacher play advocate for a plagiarist after all?

I hate to unlock these hateful memories of an insipid situation, and sure, call me a fuck for doing just that as I have just explained my disdain for the situation, but after watching that documentary about H.H. Holmes I could not help but vent, and ramble about my hatred for this event. And I can easily embrace the idea that this "review" is just a ramble: This "review" has no structure. Though that(terribly) makes me feel better about my self, considering I feel that this dumb ass unstructured ramble effectively proves that I am totally in the right on this situation. I feel like I don't even need to think hard about this, the effective and justifiable points made here don't even need serious thought, they just come.

Now I don't want to be terribly considered with being more right and better than other people(most of the time), but this particular case is such the exception where I am impassioned with enough anger, mainly because it was authority that fucked with me. Authority that SHOULD have a moral prerogative and obligation to stay true and sincere to their jobs and everything their jobs entail. I feel my teacher had no sincere or genuine moral obligations to her job, but to religious dogma.

A REVIEW OF MY TEACHER BASED ON THE ENTIRE YEAR: I can't count how many times I went through situations, not quite as stressful, but still pretty damn stressful comparatively with the above explained incident. It was always something that should have just been a no brainer, or at least that's how I felt. Now, I don't want to be a TOTAL fuck, so I have to give her some better side some creedence.
At times she was totally friendly and I looked forward to talking to her and attending her class. I also enjoyed a lot of the books we read, and the discussion of certain texts. I learned some cool stuff about timed writings. If I really thought hard about it I could come up with a pretty big list of things I genuinely LOVED about this teacher, but the truth is...

As far as most other things, if I even began to spew my knowledge of half the BS that occurred in that class room, well, I'd be up shit creek with out a paddle with my school. This teacher would be fired in no time. I would be quizzed about the details of the situation: It'd be a hailstorm. AND I ALREADY WENT THROUGH ONE OF THOSE WITH HER!
A) I don't want to do it again(the stress part).
B) I don't want to be responsible for a fired teacher, though I feel she deserves it.

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Concerned Teacher
Teacher In Complaint
Sep 08 2010, 05:21:33 PM

How did you ever get in AP English when you can't even spell/use the word principal correctly? Obviously, you are not a credible source and your "ramblings" prove that you are an unstable individual! Get some professional help!!

AP English Student
A Student
Sep 08 2010, 07:50:20 PM

I usually side with fellow students when it comes to these types of issues. However, as a classmate who witnessed this video and the following ordeal, I must side with the teacher. I'm not a Mrs. Mirro fanatic, because she made us work hard and read a lot, but she is a good teacher- she turned my slow and kid-like writing into a 4 on the AP exam.

Corban's video crossed WAY over the line. Myself and my classmates were visibly shaken by the content of his video. The 20+ other projects we watched satirized people and products without being offensive, but Corban's video was so disrespectful and inappropriate that it was painful to watch.

There's a right way and a wrong way to go about doing things; One other student also satirized religion, but did it in a way that was acceptable and received a great grade- proof that it could have been done tastefully. Corban's video, on the other hand, turned child molestation into a sick joke, publicly disrespected local churches, and mocked the image of Jesus. I am not even a Christian and was shocked by Corban's blatant disregard for people's beliefs.

Corban's point about H.H. Holmes doesn't even make sense. We heavily discussed the role of Holmes in the book, his impact on society, and the psychology of a sociopath. Holmes actions were not being turned into some joke- they were treated with the gravity which they deserved.

Corban, you need not worry about Mrs. Mirro being fired. I know for a fact that they too know about your video and grade- Mrs. Mirro didn't hide her decision. You should think about the impact of your actions before making a disrespectful mockery of the very churches that some school administrators attend and hold in high regard. You are lucky Mrs. Mirro cared enough to "persuaded [you] to drop the issue," because otherwise, you may have gotten yourself into much more trouble.

AP Student
Teacher In Complaint
Sep 09 2010, 08:42:54 AM

Honostly I was in the same class as Corban, and am not only insanely upset, but ultimately offended by his misrepresentation of this event, our class, and especially our teacher.
Corban not only loves to drop the F- bomb in just about every other sentence of his writing... super classy, truely says alot about his character if you ask me,but his video was not only disgusting it was offensive to just about anyone with religious values, or even morals. If the video wouldn't even be allowed to air on cable television, how can he exspect our public school teacher to show it in a classroom. He's an IDIOT.
Mrs. Mirro is the most influential English teacher I've ever had. She taught me more about English in two weeks than I learned in ten years.She taught me to love writing , love reading, and look at English as an expression of your inner most thoughts. She was always fair and level headed. She's been around the block and knows more aboout our district, and our school then just about anyone. She knew that it would be innapropriate to air his video ,and I completely respect her decision.

Corban, unneccesary.

Sinan
A Student
Sep 21 2010, 04:36:28 PM

Hell no all you guys trying to down talk what Mrs. Mirro did are retarded. I saw the video he wasn't making fun of a "church" or whatever bull shit you were saying just pedo priests. You guys who were offended need to grow a pair since you are just some pussies who are going to get chewed out when you enter the real world. Mrs. Mirro was completely in the wrong here but probably was to drunk that day to realize it like she is every day. I was in her class for like a week and I was even able to tell she most likely bought her degree from some back ally Mexican who forged fake college degrees, she is just dumb and I have no idea how she got a job.

Anonymous
Teacher In Complaint
Sep 23 2010, 07:14:12 AM

Obviously, the three students above "Sinan" are overlooking one thing... He actually did the assignment in the way that it was supposed to be done. This is why religion in schools should be non-existent. I find it quite hard to believe that Mrs. Mirro was not offended by the portrayal of her religion in such a negative light.. If you really want to get into it, Mrs. Mirro should have known that some kid was going to push the boundaries with this project, and this is why kids should be given very clear perameters when assigned a project such as this one. Mrs. Mirro should've considered the situation, and tried to make this as unpersonal as possible, instead, she put herself in a situation where it could be said that she was "preaching from the pulpit," with that being said, Corban should've examined the situation, because obviously you can tell that Mirro is a devout catholic, and he should've had enough sense to know that his video wouldn't've gone over well.

Bottom line is this..

A) Mrs. Mirro needs to leave her religious feelings out of this
B) Corban should have more sense

This whole issue could've been avoided, but both parties acted senselessly.

rachel scoggins
Teacher In Complaint
Sep 23 2010, 01:38:54 PM

Hey Sinan Although i'm pretty sure being in a drug induced haze for that week really kept you alert to Mrs.Mirro's teaching practices. Actually Isn't the reason you got out of her class, and out of my Ap History class because you got into some trouble with drugs????? You're really a valid source thanks for the disgusting lingo tho! Your comment was just so delightful to read.
Please i beg of you whoever reads his comment ignore this idiotic and intolerable individual.

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