I chose situation #3 because it resonates the most with me the most.

In the future I foresee

myself having a significant other and getting married, and I would not want to be fired from my job for

this. I believe that it is important to serve as a good role model for your students, but the teacher in this

situation did nothing wrong. This teacher was living with his/her significant other, a completely normal

thing for young couples to do, and the school fired him/her. This case hinges on how much personal

freedom an individual gives up as a teacher. In this case, the teacher sued the school district. The court

said that it was unjust of the school district to make this teacher's situation public in order to gain

support. In the end, the court ruled that her relationship did not disturb the educational process. It is

reassuring that this teacher won the court case and that the law defended the teacher rather than the

school. I agree with the court law because the teacher could separate her personal and professional life.

The fact that she was living with her significant other had no effect on her performance as a teacher. If

her personal life was disturbing the students learning, that would be a different story. Living with a

significant other is not something that is looked poorly upon. If this teacher was doing something that

carries a negative connotation, such as drinking or smoking, the school's concern would be

understandable. With being a teacher there is a delicate balance in sharing personal information. That is

part of the reason why teachers have private accounts on social media platforms. What they chose to do

in their free time is not available for their students to see. Teachers need to maintain a professional

image to their employer and students. This leads me to wonder how LGBTQ teachers are treated if a

straight person was challenged on having a significant other. The topic of LGBTQ is controversial. I

believe that no matter what your sexual orientation is, you should be treated with respect at your job.

Some federal judges have ruled that sexual orientation falls outside constitutional protections; however,

other major professional educational organizations are promoting LGBTQ educators. These educators

can help students in ways that others can't. They can talk to, and relate to students who are LGBTQ.

Overall, this situation has taught me that the school I will work for not only judges me as a teacher, but
as a whole person. What I do inside and outside the classroom is being watched. I need to be conscious

of what I am doing so that I will not get in trouble. Something that I may deem as acceptable, others

may not. It is better to be safe to ensure my employment. I'm glad I read this situation because before

reading this, I would not have thought my living with my significant other could put my employment at

risk.