Two Teachers in British Columbia Get in Trouble

May 6, 2026, 14:00
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Introduction

Two teachers in British Columbia did things that were not allowed. Now, they have different punishments.

Main Body

Nicole Kowal-Seafoot showed a presentation in class. The pictures were mean to the government. The school fired her. But a judge said this was too much. She was a good teacher before and she said sorry. Now she can have her job back. Jacqueline Rochelle Sheppet is another teacher. She saw students drink alcohol and did not tell the school. She also shouted at students. This is not a respectful way to teach. The school gave her a five-day break. Then, a leader gave her one more day of break. She must also take a class to learn how to be a professional teacher.

Conclusion

These stories show that teachers must follow rules to keep students safe.

Learning

πŸ’‘ The "Past Story" Pattern

When we tell stories about things that already happened, we change the end of the word. Look at these changes from the text:

  • Show β†’\rightarrow Showed
  • Fire β†’\rightarrow Fired
  • Say β†’\rightarrow Said
  • See β†’\rightarrow Saw
  • Shout β†’\rightarrow Shouted

Quick Rule: Most words just need a -ed at the end (like shouted). But some words are "rebels" and change completely (like see β†’\rightarrow saw).

Why this helps you reach A2: To move past the beginner level, you must stop talking only about now. Using these "Past Story" words allows you to talk about your yesterday, your childhood, or a news story.