Teachers and Trash Education: Ellisburg, NEW YORK

Thursday, November 23, 2006

Ellisburg, NEW YORK

Nov 14, 2006 - Michael VanWormer, (shown) 37, science teacher and coach at South Jefferson Central School District, was sentenced to 45 days in jail and three years probation after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a 14 year old girl. The girl's parents had complained to police.

VanWormer's brother, Gerald, pleaded guilty to sodomy, third degree, in 2001, for an incident involving a 16 year old girl. At the time, Gerald VanWormer was a teacher in the Watertown school district.

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Most teachers are professionals who cherish their vocation and their students. They serve tirelessly to promote learning because they are professionals. They do not abuse the trust of parents, or students, or society.

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It takes extraordinary courage for victims to come forward to confront those who have abused them, especially in light of the criticism of their peers and -- often parents -- who, with little knowledge of the facts, defend the indefensible. Even after conviction.

Teachers and Trash Education

Thursday, November 23, 2006

Ellisburg, NEW YORK

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