I get unsolicited emails pretty frequently. This one takes the cake, though.
Good morning Frustrated Teachers,
My name is Mario Nguyen and I represent Applied Practice, an education company. In a few weeks we will launch our blog, which will cover various topics concerning K-12 academia. Applied Practice is a company, founded by two teachers, whose goal is to support educators in developing curriculum designed to meet the needs of standardized tests.
I noticed that your blog, The Frustrated Teacher, is already very active in this sphere. So, I just wanted to say, “Hello!” and possibly establish a relationship. I appreciate your perspective and the work you’re doing in the education system. We firmly believe that communications channels like yours and ours are the best way to spread new and innovative practices, and we’re committed to helping promote your ideas. I plan to interact with your posts, share them, and follow you on all social media channels. I hope you can do the same for Applied Practice on Facebook and Twitter.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
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Mario Nguyen
How thoughtful of Mario. I responded to his kind offer:
Mario,
Thanks for your email.
You are the enemy of children and public schools if your goal is to teach people how to "meet the needs of standardized tests." Tests don't have needs; animate things do, like children have needs, and birds have needs, as well a viruses, which have needs. Tests? They don't have needs, nor do paper clips.
I will do all I can to destroy you, legally.
Go away. Shut down. Close up shop.
I am going to publish this email exchange on my blog for all to read.
--TFT
