Teacher Cuts Pentecostal Girl's Hair

[MawMaw]

The nerve of this person!! :wah:


Teacher Accused Of Cutting Pentecostal Student's Hair

5/09/2008

A Houston teacher has been accused of cutting a Pentecostal student’s hair during class.

Emily G., 14, said the teacher blatantly ignored her religious beliefs. Emily said her teacher cut her hair during math class at about 2 p.m. Wednesday. “She just snipped it off,” said Emily. “She started to laugh. I started to cry.” Emily estimated that about 7 inches were cut.

“It’s never been trimmed,” said Emily. “Even as a baby, nothing.”

As a Pentecostal, not cutting her hair is part of Emily’s religion. “This is something, a promise my daughter made to God, not to cut her hair,” said Emily's mother. Emily said her math teacher, would not let her keep that promise. “She always told me, since school started, she wanted to cut it. She didn’t like it,” said Emily.

“It’s unique to me. It’s what I’m known for,” Emily said. “No one in school has hair like mine.”

School District officials said they are investigating the allegation. The teacher has been directed to not report to school until the investigation is completed, officials said.

Click HERE (http://www.click2houston.com/news/16211187/detail.html) to read the full story.

[Melody]

I read this story today. That teacher was just plain being malicious.

[John Atkinson]

That teacher should be fired, sued, and brought up on assault charges. We need to stand up to devils like this. Publicly.

[Polaris]

Oh, but if she had gotten those scissors out and cut some of the sissy-hair off a long-haired BOY, that would have been a scandal. This is awful, and I hope the parents take action BIG-time. Poor little girl.... At least the school had sense enough to suspend the teacher.


The nerve of this person!! :wah:


Teacher Accused Of Cutting Pentecostal Student's Hair

5/09/2008

A Houston teacher has been accused of cutting a Pentecostal student’s hair during class.

Emily G., 14, said the teacher blatantly ignored her religious beliefs. Emily said her teacher cut her hair during math class at about 2 p.m. Wednesday. “She just snipped it off,” said Emily. “She started to laugh. I started to cry.” Emily estimated that about 7 inches were cut.

“It’s never been trimmed,” said Emily. “Even as a baby, nothing.”

As a Pentecostal, not cutting her hair is part of Emily’s religion. “This is something, a promise my daughter made to God, not to cut her hair,” said Emily's mother. Emily said her math teacher, would not let her keep that promise. “She always told me, since school started, she wanted to cut it. She didn’t like it,” said Emily.

“It’s unique to me. It’s what I’m known for,” Emily said. “No one in school has hair like mine.”

School District officials said they are investigating the allegation. The teacher has been directed to not report to school until the investigation is completed, officials said.

Click HERE (http://www.click2houston.com/news/16211187/detail.html) to read the full story.

[ApostolicBerean]

Too close to home. This lady was absolutely wrong, and what she did does not reflect on Aldine of that school. I know the people there... good people and a wonderful principal. This lady lost it, and should ab arrested and charged.

[John Atkinson]

I imagine that this teacher is sitting somewhere wondering why she did that, because I doubt that the driving force behind the act was the teacher herself, but rather something ancient and evil possesing her that hates God, the people of God, the things pertaining to God and delights itself in warring against the saints.

Remember:

Eph 6:12 (http://cf.blueletterbible.org/Bible.cfm?b=Eph&c=6&v=12&t=KJV#12) For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high [places].

That devil couldn't stand that little girl's consecration.

[ApostolicBerean]

As I sadi, I know the principal, and my Mom knows him as well. He is a wonderful man. This teacher had to have been under the influence of spiritual demons. No person in their right mind would ever do what she did to that child.

Once again, this is not a reflection of AISD or even Grantham Middle School. Aldine is a welcoming ISD, and is very tolerant, sometimes too tolerant IMHO. But, all in all, it is a great district to work for and go to school in, all things considered

More than likely, the 'suspension' will be 'permanent' and the district will settle financially with the parents and child.

[John Atkinson]

My mom was in Aldine her entire school career, I was in Aldine for two years of High School.

[W. J. Maria]

There is clearly something wrong with that teacher; she should not be a teacher if she does such things. I do not think the motives went farther than just plain stupidity and jealousy. Hispanics sometimes have beautiful black hair. But it is not necessary to make a big fuss about this, since our Lord Jesus is not going to count this as a breach in her dedication. Just charge the teacher with assault, end of story.

[angelindesguise]

I can not understand anyone having a problem with a girl wearing her hair long when there are so many boys and men who have very long stringy hair that is completely accepted by society.
What a mixed up bunch of people in our society today.

[John Atkinson]

I hate to say this, but get used to it:

2 Ti 3:12-13: Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.

I don't know that Girl, but she has an awesome testimony if it enraged the devil enough to do that to her.

[W. J. Maria]

I can not understand anyone having a problem with a girl wearing her hair long when there are so many boys and men who have very long stringy hair that is completely accepted by society.
What a mixed up bunch of people in our society today.

Not quite sure why this teacher went nuts. I can suppose she would not have liked long hair on boys either. Then again, assaulting a teenager is a bit harder to do than assaulting a girl. Longhaired teenage boys tend to always act like they expect someone to sneak up on them from behind anyway! LOL

I do not think all that many in society accept long hair on men or boys. I never thought it looked good, for one thing.

[NewWine]

:Wow: This teacher was absolutely led by the devil in doing such a thing. I pray this young girls hair grows back even more beautiful and quickly.

[W. J. Maria]

Not quite sure the devil has to be involved in causing someone to assault someone and cut some of their hair. I think the devil is quite busy in Myanmar, Iraq, Sudan. Just my opinion.

[MawMaw]

And my opinion is that the devil [and lots of his little impies] are alive and well and working hard all over this world.....schools included.

[John Atkinson]

And things like cyclones and earthquakes are a matter of course. He already owns most of the Human race. But he and his hate Jesus name baptized, holy Ghost filled saints of the most high. Warring against them is his reason to exist.

[NanaRenan]

And things like cyclones and earthquakes are a matter of course. He already owns most of the Human race. But he and his hate Jesus name baptized, holy Ghost filled saints of the most high. Warring against them is his reason to exist.

I've heard of boyfriends and husbands and even parents -- just lopping off someone's hair. But this is new to me -- when I've seen good teachers severely reprimanded for something as innocent as laying their hand on a child's shoulder -- it seems like grounds for immediate dismissal to me.

[Pressing-On]

I sure would like to hear the teacher's side of the story.

Hopefully we will have a follow-up story.

[coadie]

This is a case of potential assault. I have never heard of such. These physical body intrusions can easily get taken to a felony case.

[Former PK]

Clearly, no matter what the motivation, this is first a case of an adult assalting a minor.

Secondly, it is a clear case of relgious attack. Also not tolerable.

It is a violation of " free speach and free expression"

Thirdly, it violates, very point of the "tolerance movement". ( Which I hardly subscribe too.)

There are criminal and civil cases here.

[coadie]

Now the schools my sons attended had a roll of twine. It was used to create a belt for young men that had wardrobe malfunctions and their trousers sagged. A young man could tie up his trou or get suspended to find a belt.

[Nolmom]

Cutting a student's hair, male or female - and whatever the motivation, is assault and should be treated as such. I'm a part-time junior high school teacher, and I am appalled.

[Bro.Sam]

...
Thirdly, it violates, very point of the "tolerance movement". ( Which I hardly subscribe too.)
...


Did you mean "hardly" or "heartily"?

[Deonna]

I watched the news clip about it online. I am totally appalled!
Whether it's for religious beliefs or just a choice the girl has to leave her hair uncut, this teacher was totally out of line and had no right to cut her hair or even continue threatening to do it. I can't help but wonder why she has such animosity towards long hair that would drive her to do such a thing to a young girl. I do believe part of it was spiritual.

[Bro.Sam]

From the Apostolic Report which I received today:

Update: Aldine School responds to Hair Cutting incident
Reverend Ken Gurly, Pastor of the First Church of Pearland, reports in his blog with the Houston Chronicle that the teacher who cut the hair of a pentecostal girl, has been dismissed and is no longer with the school district.

[Pressing-On]

From the Apostolic Report which I received today:

Update: Aldine School responds to Hair Cutting incident
Reverend Ken Gurly, Pastor of the First Church of Pearland, reports in his blog with the Houston Chronicle that the teacher who cut the hair of a pentecostal girl, has been dismissed and is no longer with the school district.
Thanks, Brother Sam. I didn't realize the teacher was a male. I understand that we probably won't find out the motivation. Strange.

[Inspired-Eyes]

I cannot image what type of person would do something like this. Lets say for
one second that the child was not pentecostal , what kind of teacher/person
would cut a childs hair period. I am sorry but it seems obvious to me that what
lead this teacher to do such a thing was not her detesting of the girls hair but
he detested what the girl stood for. This teacher should never teach again
and anyone that malicious should not be around children.

[Pressing-On]

I cannot image what type of person would do something like this. Lets say for
one second that the child was not pentecostal , what kind of teacher/person
would cut a childs hair period. I am sorry but it seems obvious to me that what
lead this teacher to do such a thing was not her detesting of the girls hair but
he detested what the girl stood for. This teacher should never teach again
and anyone that malicious should not be around children.
I would have liked to hear what the teacher had to say. The whole thing is just weird, especially, with all the conferences and meetings they have about covering themselves from potential legal wranglings. Just very strange.

[MawMaw]

Thanks, Brother Sam. I didn't realize the teacher was a male. I understand that we probably won't find out the motivation. Strange.

I didn't realize the teacher was a male either.

[cineasttx]

I didn't realize the teacher was a male either.

In the article the girl said SHE came up behind me and cut my hair.

[angelindesguise]

I didn't realize the teacher was a male either.

Emily said her math teacher, Kerry Sorenson, would not let her keep that promise.

"She always told me, since school started, she wanted to cut it. She didn't like it," said Emily.

Emily said Sorenson cut her hair during math class at Grantham School for Engineering at about 2 p.m. Wednesday.

"She just snipped it off," said Emily. "She started to laugh. I started to cry."

[Pressing-On]

I didn't realize the teacher was a male either.

In the article the girl said SHE came up behind me and cut my hair.

Emily said her math teacher, Kerry Sorenson, would not let her keep that promise.

"She always told me, since school started, she wanted to cut it. She didn't like it," said Emily.

Emily said Sorenson cut her hair during math class at Grantham School for Engineering at about 2 p.m. Wednesday.

"She just snipped it off," said Emily. "She started to laugh. I started to cry."
That's what I understood. I read another article and it seemed it was referencing a man. I must have skimmed it too quickly. I'll try to find it and see what happened. lol

Thanks!

[Bro.Sam]

A couple of updates on the hair cutting incident:

http://theapostolicreport.wordpress.com/2008/05/16/aldine-school-responds-to-hair-cutting-incident/

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/life/religion/5786748.html

[warmbee]

I have such a fear of people snipping scissors near me for that very reason! Oh, how horrible of that teacher! :(

[Inspired-Eyes]

I would have liked to hear what the teacher had to say. The whole thing is just weird, especially, with all the conferences and meetings they have about covering themselves from potential legal wranglings. Just very strange.

You are right it is very strange, I am assuming the teacher is
guilty of this charge. If she is infact guilty there is no reason
whatsoever that would justify this action. I am not surprised
that there is potential legal action. It would take all the restraint
in the world for me to deal with this if it were one of my children.

[jstoblikJesus]

Please don't attack me for what I am going to say. This teacher was very wrong for what she or he done. Yet I don't think Gods way is to sue this teacher. I think that this person done this there must be something in the back of their mind that fears that little girl or the spirit that dwells in that little girl. My mind keeps thinking about Mordecai and Haman and how through all the abuse Mordecai stayed humble. When the time was right God exalted Mordecai and punished Haman. You never know this could be a perfect opportunity for forgiveness to be shown and a sinner to be saved. Just my opinion

[Inspired-Eyes]

Please don't attack me for what I am going to say. This teacher was very wrong for what she or he done. Yet I don't think Gods way is to sue this teacher. I think that this person done this there must be something in the back of their mind that fears that little girl or the spirit that dwells in that little girl. My mind keeps thinking about Mordecai and Haman and how through all the abuse Mordecai stayed humble. When the time was right God exalted Mordecai and punished Haman. You never know this could be a perfect opportunity for forgiveness to be shown and a sinner to be saved. Just my opinion

Most likely this will get alot of media attention. You are right, can
you image how many people would get to witness the Love of God
if they were to turn the other cheek and say I love you and I forgive
you of this misdeed you have done to me. That sure would be tough
but with God nothing is impossible.

[NewWine]

Turning the other cheek is a good point to make. I am currently in a situation that is extremely upsetting, as I was lied to by a relative. I have wanted to just let them have it, but I have had to practice this very scripture. Lord knows it has not been easy, but in doing so I have been truly blessed, and God has turned my situation around. My heart goes out to this little girl and God doesn't hold it against her. For those involved there is assurance from God that he will avenge us of our adversaries. This brings to mind how Saul persecuted the people of God and ended up Paul a great man of God. This is a perfect time for the church to exercise agape love and reach out to this teacher. What a powerful testimony that would be!

[Manila1485]

Reading the last few posts about forgiveness, etc. reminds me of something I preached once. The series was about holiness, and this particular message was about inward holiness.

The point I was making in my message was regarding people that say "God looks on the heart" as a way to refute outward holiness standards. The people that make that point aren't lifting the "load" at all. It's a lot easier to put on enough clothes and be modest than it is to love them that hate you and to do good to them that persecute you and to pray for them that despitefully use you. Doing these things are very difficult and hurts the pride. I'll go one step further and say that doing these things are probably impossible without His Spirit and even then the carnal flesh is fighting against The Spirit.

The easy thing to do in this situation is to sue the school district. However, that doesn't replace the hair that was cut and it doesn't right the wrong that was done. I feel sorry for the little girl and her family and I can imagine the rage that I would feel if someone did that to my daughter. The carnal side of me says to take them for everything they got. The spiritual man tells me that if I want to be forgiven then I must also forgive.

[MawMaw]

wow....so true on forgiving and being forgiven......

I was reading in Matthew today....where Jesus taught us in the example of the Lord's Prayer........

asking God to forgive us our debts [as] we forgive our debtors

the "as" stuck out to me.......

as?.........when I forgive someone, God will forgive me "in the same manner" I forgave?

[Manila1485]

Matthew 7


1Judge not, that ye be not judged. 2For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.

[meagain]

I'm not sure if any criminal charges could be brought against this teacher anyway. If the police investigate it and turn it over to the DA, then it is basically out of the hands of the parents anyway, making turning the other cheek irrelevant. But I dont' see a district attorney pressing charges on something like this. Assault charges would be too shaky, and the case too vague.
Civil court might be a possibility, but a really good lawyer would be needed to spin it just right.
The worldly establishment simply does not take the cutting of hair nearly as serious as church folks.

[Manila1485]

True enough, but you can bet if the teacher snatched a turban off the head of a muslim boy (if muslim boys wear one) or if the teacher snatched a scarf off the head of a muslim girl, he/she would be all over the news and the ACLU would be itching to get their hands on it.

[meagain]

True enough, but you can bet if the teacher snatched a turban off the head of a muslim boy (if muslim boys wear one) or if the teacher snatched a scarf off the head of a muslim girl, he/she would be all over the news and the ACLU would be itching to get their hands on it.

That's not the only thing that would be all over the news. Also, would be the reports of the town in question being burnt to the ground by the muslims. If it was a liberal town anyway. If it was a Christian, conservative, gun toting town, the muslims wouldn't DARE try such nonsense.

[Manila1485]

Well they might try, but.......

I live in the south in a "christian", conservative, gun toting town. Some of these people down here would just as soon shoot you as to look at you. My grandfather has a funny sign on his porch that reads "This house guarded by shotgun 3 nights per week. You guess which three."

[onegod1]

Some of the things haven't changed too much! As a "Pentecostal Conqueror", our Pastor's daughter, just a couple years behind me, was a "prodigy" to say the least, when it came to school. That's why they couldn't understand why one of her instructors continually failed her. every time. Come to find out, upon some investigation, the teacher was under heavy Holy Ghost conviction and shame for her personal sins that had offended God. Teacher recognized Pastor's daughter as a 'Pentecostal Holy-Ghost girl' and attempted to take her conviction of sin out on the girl!

[onegod1]

:wolverine2: Now that hurts! I am SO PROUD of Apostolic Pentecostal ladies and all the STUFF the world puts them through as they make their stand for Jesus as holy women and girls of faith! :dog: I remember, when as a young Pentecostal Conqueror, one of the young ladies in the High School Sunday School class decided to 'backslide', and one of the first things she did as a 'sinner' was have her beautiful, long, flowing, strawberry-blond waist-length hair cut off! :afro: When praying over her soul, many times the thought of her beautiful covering of God's power upon her, now gone, would cause me to weep in pain.