Justin Hill

*Ethics In Education

*The Back Story*Beginning 2nd Semester 2012*Student/Athlete killed in a car accident*District & Building Admins request coach/teacher to serve as a grief counselor to assist students in need*4 male student/athletes participate in counseling sessions*2 of the 4 transpire to steal teacher’s keys*In-Service day – All 4 break in/vandalize

*The Break In*3 Teachers/Roommates*Saran Wrap*Furniture*Appliances*Tenant's Dog

*Personal Belongings*Dresser Drawers

*Ethical Issues*Teenage Behavior

*Parent Behavior

*Teacher/Student Relationship

*Administrator/Teacher Relationships

*Teenage Behavior*Motivation

*Teenager Behavior*Peer recognition & approval trumps all

else*Consequences represent afterthoughts*Punishments are unfair

*Parent Behavior*Defending the indefensible*The blame game*Teachers*Other students*The public education system

*Parent Behavior*Right vs. Wrong*Accountability = Hard Work*Must be more than a facilitator of happiness

*Teacher/Student Relationship

*Horrible instances of child abuse*Warwick*York

*This situation was different*Teacher served as grief counselor*Developed emotional connections

*Building Administrator/Teacher

Relationship*Professionalism Questioned*“Unsatisfactory” Rating to PA Dept. of Ed.*Letters placed into personnel files

*Apology letters withheld*Principal received 2 letters 2 days after the incident*“Wanted to let the events play out first”

*District Administrators/Teacher

Relationship*Superintendent makes a “deal”*All 4 students “expelled”*Approved by school board*Allowed to finish required courses for graduation*Course work graded by teachers (including 1 victim)*Students fast tracked to graduation*Burden placed onto teachers*No accountability*“Living Legends” to other students (YOLO)

*Audience Take Recommendation to follow

*What are your thoughts regarding the case study?

*Recommendation*Personal Struggle – How can I perform my duties in an environment that perpetuates unethical behavior?

*Encourage colleagues to focus on character development*Lead by example – Regularly demonstrate ethical behavior*Remember why teaching is important