Mrs Townsend is a valued member of the community of West High. The strength of the school and the high standards that are set for the students is mirrored in Valerie. Too much time is being lost at the expense of those who need her most, the kids. She should be in the classroom.

Val Townsend is one of the good teachers. She needs to be in the classroom. It's a shame when one error in judgement can ruin a stellar career. There doesn't seem to be a middle ground any more. There has to be a better solution than removing her from the classroom.

Mrs. Townsend was one of the best teachers I've ever had. She kept the seniors motivated even with their senioritis and she took the time to write recommendation letters and really listen to her students when they requested her help.

I was a student of Mrs. Townsend and because of her I learned compassion towards others. The word "retarded" is not befitting. She taught me tolerance and kindness towards others, not just Lord of the Flies.

Mrs. Townsend is one of the best teachers at Parkway West! My daughter who is in English 1 needs her back! This is week 6 of losing valuable classroom instruction! Bring her back! Our students deserve a highly qualified and regarded teacher!

I went to Europe with Ms. Townsend and I couldn't have asked for a better teacher to bring us overseas. She is so caring and treated all of her students like her own children. I will always support her as she is an amazing teacher!

Although its a shame that administration decided to force Valerie out of her job, it was in the best interest for the students and atmosphere of Parkway West High School. In any instance, when a teacher decides verbal and emotional abuse are permissible in a classroom, that teacher should be terminated immediately. The fact that Valerie was actively participating in sexual harassment of her own student is unacceptable. Her pursuit of academic achievement is commendable; however, the first goal of any respectable educational institution should be SAFETY IN THE CLASSROOM. I'm sure Valerie will do well in her pursuit of education, at schools where teachers who strive for academic achievement are few and far between. Her opportunity to teach at a prestigious high school such as West was sadly squandered in a moment where she abused her power and responsibility as a teacher. Parkway West wishes her the best, but sadly it is a school where such malice cannot be swept under the rug. I am excited that a low funded school somewhere will be able to add a teacher such as Valerie. I hope Valerie has learned her lesson that abuse is wrong and will not be accepted from someone who SHOULD have the best intentions to help and guide students throughout their high school experience. Best wishes.

Yes Charlie, she did favor some students. The ones that worked and were there to learn. It is a shame when a lazy, loser who has an ax to grind will lie about someone's character.