By Nick Masuda
nmasuda@postandcourier.com
âSo, when HCS sent an email about a miracle happening for Christmas, we took a collective breath in. Could this finally be a moment where we are shown appreciation? Do the powers that be finally want to include us at the table? To show their gratitude and acknowledge our efforts?â said Jenny Leckey, a former HCS Teacher of the Year and current high school English instructor.
âThe answer is no. Instead, we are insulted by being told we can wear jeans for a $5 donation to a religion-based charity. Itâs basically asking us to give part of our paycheck back to wear a comfortable piece of clothing. This isnât anything against the charity; they do wonderful things to support this community. No, this is about respect, or lack there of. That email triggered a deep seeded feeling of frustration and anger that we have been burying for way too long.â