Language Latitudes

Okay...I've got a working name, and will hopefully have a website up. Business cards are in the works.

Language Latitudes
Proficient, accurate and innovative Spanish language instruction, tutoring and translation

How does that grab you? :)

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Last week in class a student insinuated that I am a b**ch since I am not canceling class the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Of course, my department very generously gives each student 2 free absences each term to use as they wish with no participation penalties for those days...one of which could be used the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. As I am documenting the case to the Dean of Students for disrespectful behavior and upsetting the classroom environment, I receive an email from her, hoping that I was not "offended" by her asking if I was canceling that class. Little does she know...

I would never have even thought of talking to a teacher, ANYONE who gives me a grade, in such a manner, especially to his/her face, and in the middle of class at that. I am astounded that student morals have declined so much that, not only they think they can speak however they wish to those in authority, but that they have right to request that the classes for which their parents are spending good money canceled at their beck and call. I realize she is in the minority...but the fact that this has occurred goes to show how much the mentality of so many young people has changed.

One more month...and then I am DONE with the University!!!