Jacquie's Dunce Cap

Each month I DISHONOR an individual, team, program, school, or piece of legislation that I believe is (or has been) detrimental to the welfare of kids. I welcome your nomination for this discredit, and will consider thoughtfully any name(s) you propose. Please use the "Contact" link if you choose to nominate someone. Remember to explain why you believe your nominee deserves to be shamed, and let me know how I can contact you for verification. Your name will NOT be revealed — anyplace, ever. The buck stops with me. Ouch.

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Last fall Alex Boles began his teaching career at Allons Elem. in Livingston, Tennessee. His career appears to have been short lived.

In early December, 2011 Boles responded to a student's question by grabbing a permanent magic marker and writing "STUPID" on the child's forehead — in front of the other students. And, as if that weren't enough, he wrote the word backwards so the student could readily read the message when he looked in the mirror.

As you might imagine, it wasn't long before Boles's poor judgment came to the attention of the administration. Boles, in an effort to explain his outlandish behavior, said he was just "joking around." But nobody laughed.

The district is of course allowing Boles due process, but according to Director of Schools, Matt Eldridge, if Boles is found guilty (and there is little doubt about that issue), he will definitely be fired. And he should be. STUPID IS AS STUPID DOES.