Teacher Told Student to Go Back to Your Country

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

An Ohio middle school teacher who told a student to "go back to your country" has been suspended following various infractions, including a disturbing reference to the Holocaust.

Steve Patterson, a science teacher with Chardon Middle School for 25 years, made the racist remark on November 14 after a student corrected his mispronunciation of her name, according to recent reports. Patterson admitted to school officials he made the comment, claiming he was trying to "kid with her."

Officials suspended Patterson for three days without pay from January 3 to January 5, and the board of education finalized his suspension at a January 16 meeting.

“As a district we expect, and find, that our personnel exhibit high levels of professionalism in all settings," the district said in an email to FOX 8. "We will continue to hold all staff members accountable using our progressive discipline process if and when they fail to meet our expectations.”

On top of his suspension, Patterson has to complete ethics and communication training courses, reports stated.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/teacher-told-student-to-go-back-to-your-country/ar-BBIpdMN?li=BBnb7Kz&ocid=edgsp

It's always just a joke when these assholes get caught saying something racist.

[PatrickforO]

1. Ah, a fine specimen of Republican ignorance, hate and various phobias.

I hope those parents make a big stink about this. I know the union will protect the guy, which doesn't make the union bad - it's just doing its job - but put enough pressure on and they might be able to get rid of this asshole.

[Lanius]

2. The racists have been emboldened by Drumpf's electoral college victory.

They think they can say whatever they want. Funny how they don't want to face the consequences of their speech.

[Ohiogal]

3. Oh yeah, it was just a joke

Their usual lame excuse.

I bet he found out it wasn't very funny.

[marble falls]

4. If it was any kind of a joke at all, why was he the only one in on it? Sensitivity training didn't..

take, did it?

[bdamomma]

5. What a smart ass remark

and he played it off as a joke??? They just don't get it we are all immigrants, except the native Americans. You don't say that when many people are being deported are we freaking Germany???

[brewens]

6. He may have been intentionally mispronouncing her name in the first place as well. I've

noticed right wingers think that's a cute way to show disrespect.