Menace - totally agreed. I have the greatest of respect for many of the teachers. This particular person (Ritz) appears to be being sold to us by the union. (Homie don't buy dat...) I just tend to draw a pretty solid line between the great teachers that I know on one hand and the union on the other. And I find it danged unfortunate that many of the great teachers find themselves roped in by the situation.
I appreciate your insight. My wife is a highly effective teacher but still has her job in jeopardy just because because of what she teaches.