This column reflects the opinion of the writer. Learn about the differences between a news story and an opinion column.

Teacher was unprofessional

Sat., Dec. 31, 2011

The people who are defending Jennifer Walther’s actions in the recent high school candidates forum seem to fall into two categories. One, she is a terrific teacher. Fair enough. Two, she is a poor conservative being picked on by the twin evils of unions and liberals. That part is nonsense.

She took what should have been a great learning and civics lesson for some bright students and used it and them to push what is increasingly viewed across the nation as an extremist agenda. Her personal ideology is her business, but in her classroom she is a professional, and her conduct in this instance was decidedly unprofessional.

Larry Rogers

Spokane Valley

Letters Policy

The Spokesman-Review invites original letters on local topics of public interest. Your letter must adhere to the following rules:

No more than 250 words
We reserve the right to reject letters that are not factually correct, racist or are written with malice.
We cannot accept more than one letter a month from the same writer.
With each letter, include your daytime phone number and street address.
The Spokesman-Review retains the nonexclusive right to archive and re-publish any material submitted for publication.

Unfortunately, we don’t have space to publish all letters received, nor are we able to acknowledge their receipt. (Learn more.)

Submit letters using any of the following:

Our online form: Submit your letter here
Mail: Letters to the Editor
The Spokesman-Review
999 W. Riverside Ave.
Spokane, WA 99201
Email: letters@spokesman.com
Fax: (509) 459-5098
Phone: (509) 459-5403