I was in a Relationship with my Teacher

The lines are often blurred to me on what's okay to share and what's not. When a student came to me sharing that they were in a relationship with a teacher, I shared my own story of how I was in a relationship with my teacher, "science guy" when I was a young teenager. This choice proved to have a ripple effect - for better and for worse. As I had to share my story in front of a school board, I contemplate my feelings around our relationship and the narrative of sexual assault victims.    Key Takeaways:    [3:34] Going to Washington D.C. and meeting Kenny  [4:48] Being a health teacher and being criticized in lessons  [9:40] A student came to me and said her friend was in a relationship with a teacher  [11:54] The friend in a relationship with a teacher came to me a week later  [12:59] Getting in trouble with Chris Rath for telling my story of sexual assault  [17:05] The lines blurred of what's okay to share with students  [19:59] Other teachers were let go  [21:09] Being forced to tell my story of sexual assault at a school board meeting [23:59] Being harassed for telling my story and getting a restraining order [26:48] Feeling powerless as "science guy" quickly got another job  [30:40] Feeling like a sacrificial lamb for the district and not realizing my options [34:08] Victims of sexual assault are guilty before proven innocent  [38:05] Teaching consent and debating on where the lines blur  [47:01] Being left with mixed feelings on the incident with "science guy" [49:13] My next season and plans for having guests on the podcast Resources:   Chessy Prout's book on assault at St. Pauls Shenanigans Podcast  Connect with Barb:   Website   Facebook    Instagram   YouTube   The Molly B Foundation