I’m not too happy about the former student complaining about her grade. Maybe I’m out of line here but, as a teacher, I don’t believe disrespect should be rewarded with a plum grade. This person was constantly disruptive, left class early a lot, had more unexcused absences than excused absences, glared, and saw it fit to verbally assault me. A B+ is quite generous for it is reflective of above average level of competence but it’s not exemplary. Her conduct certainly was not exemplary.
Somehow, I don’t think I’ll hear from her. I think she talked to my department head to leave a sting, to make me look bad. I also wonder if it’s attention seeking. I’m certainly not going to contact her. I’m certainly not going to change the grade.
I just want to get on with this semester. Can I have a boring life again? At least I’ll have my imagination to entertain me.
