Dear Lauren
Your teacher's behaviour is completely unacceptable. Leaving aside that she was in the wrong for not giving you adequate notice of the performance, and again for mocking you for caring, she was completely wrong to humiliate you in public like that.
I think you're right, she has no idea about dementia, but she should know that public humiliation is not an acceptable way to treat a kind and caring student. That should have been part of her training, and I speak as a former teacher.
I think your father should ask for an appointment to see the head, and put these points to him/her. Failing that, he could write to the chairman of governors. This is a serious matter.
I hope your classmates are being supportive of you. Let us know how you get on.
Love,
Love,
Your teacher's behaviour is completely unacceptable. Leaving aside that she was in the wrong for not giving you adequate notice of the performance, and again for mocking you for caring, she was completely wrong to humiliate you in public like that.
I think you're right, she has no idea about dementia, but she should know that public humiliation is not an acceptable way to treat a kind and caring student. That should have been part of her training, and I speak as a former teacher.
I think your father should ask for an appointment to see the head, and put these points to him/her. Failing that, he could write to the chairman of governors. This is a serious matter.
I hope your classmates are being supportive of you. Let us know how you get on.
Love,
Love,