Before #MeToo: I Was a Teacher, and My Principal Invited Me to a Romantic Weekend.
We handed the matter like adults, which may not always be possible in today’s judgmental environment.
I’ll state at the outset I believe in shades of gray, and regarding this particular scenario I hold no lingering resentment.
My principal had taken a shot based on honest emotion; I cannot blame her for that.
I first noticed a personal interest on her part during a school Christmas party at a local restaurant. As an introvert back then, I had a tendency to be uncomfortable at parties unless I brought a date. At the time of this one, nearly 30 years ago, I was single and six months off a long-term relationship.
I attended alone.
My principal, a single mother whose husband had passed in an accident a decade prior, made the rounds and visited each table making sure the teachers were enjoying themselves.
Most were; after all, there was food, dancing, and an open bar. I thought the school went out of its way to show its appreciation to the teachers, but I found out later the party was at the principal’s sole discretion and expense.
