PRINCIPAL'S MISTAKE DOESN'T MAKE HER AN EVIL PERSON

In response to the two letters regarding Mary Lee Roberts:

Both letters seem to have come from disgruntled parents whose children were
punished for breaking rules. As a fellow educator, I have seen this
disturbing trend where parents try to shift the blame elsewhere instead of
focusing on correcting the behavior of their children.

Yes, Mary Lee Roberts committed an illegal act and will be punished
accordingly. However, she also touched and inspired many children during
her time in Twin Falls School District.

You're right, she is a great example for our children. She no longer has a
job that she loved and excelled at because she made the mistake of getting
involved with drugs. If that is not a strong enough example to not mess
around with drugs, I don't know what is!

Parents, your children were punished not because Miss Roberts was an evil
woman but because your children were breaking rules and not being "model"
students.

ANDREA PIERCE

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