Texas Teacher Suspended for Telling Student: ‘Go Back to Mexico’
by John Hill
Stand With Arizona
ARLINGTON, Texas – A two-time “Teacher of the Year” in Arlington is now fighting to keep her job after allegedly telling a Hispanic student to “Go back to Mexico.” Barnett Junior High School math teacher Shirley Bunn has 24 years of teaching experience. But her career could end with what she called a moment of frustration. Bunn admitted she lost her temper on Sept. 30 while distributing Title 1 forms to her eighth grade students.
According to public documents, a student who had a history of being disruptive repeatedly asked his teacher for a form printed in Spanish by saying, “I’m Mexican. I’m Mexican.”
The documents said Bunn tried to tell him that he could get the forms in the office but he continued to argue with her and repeat, “I’m Mexican.”
In response, Bunn blurted out “[Then] go back to Mexico.”
***Here is the full video report***
If you wish to contact the school district board to demand Ms. Bunn’s reinstatement, use the following contacts.
Be respectful, but be heard.
ARLINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT on FACEBOOK
Jerry McCullough
Superintendent of Schools682-867-4611
EMAIL
Peter Baron - President, Board of Trustees
682-867-7344
fax: 817-459-7299
EMAIL
