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'''Gregory Harrison''' is an algebra and geometry teacher at [[Corner High School]] in [[Warrior]] and the father of singer [[Jordan Harrison]]. | '''Gregory Harrison''' is an algebra and geometry teacher at [[Corner High School]] in [[Warrior]] and the father of singer [[Jordan Harrison]]. | ||
In May [[2010]] Harrison was interviewed by the U. S. Secret Service after it was reported to them that he had used a scenario about a presidential assassination as an illustration of parallel lines and supplementary angles. No criminal charges were filed. Originally the [[Jefferson County School System]] planned to discuss the matter with him but not to exact further punishment. After a barrage of criticism, however, Superintendent [[Phil Hammonds]] placed him on | In May [[2010]] Harrison was interviewed by the U. S. Secret Service after it was reported to them that he had used a scenario about a presidential assassination as an illustration of parallel lines and supplementary angles. No criminal charges were filed. Originally the [[Jefferson County Schools|Jefferson County School System]] planned to discuss the matter with him but not to exact further punishment. After a barrage of criticism, however, Superintendent [[Phil Hammonds]] placed him on 10 days' unpaid leave and placed a letter of reprimand in his personnel file. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
* Leech, Marie (May 18, 2010) "Geometry teacher who used Obama assassination to teach angles placed on leave." ''Birmingham News'' | * Leech, Marie (May 18, 2010) "Geometry teacher who used Obama assassination to teach angles placed on leave." ''Birmingham News'' | ||
* Leech, Marie (May 27, 2010) "Geometry teacher who used Obama assassination to teach angles suspended 10 days without pay." ''Birmingham News'' | |||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Harrison, Gregory}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Harrison, Gregory}} | ||
[[Category:Living people]] | [[Category:Living people]] | ||
[[Category:Jefferson County faculty]] | [[Category:Jefferson County faculty]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:31, 27 May 2010
Gregory Harrison is an algebra and geometry teacher at Corner High School in Warrior and the father of singer Jordan Harrison.
In May 2010 Harrison was interviewed by the U. S. Secret Service after it was reported to them that he had used a scenario about a presidential assassination as an illustration of parallel lines and supplementary angles. No criminal charges were filed. Originally the Jefferson County School System planned to discuss the matter with him but not to exact further punishment. After a barrage of criticism, however, Superintendent Phil Hammonds placed him on 10 days' unpaid leave and placed a letter of reprimand in his personnel file.
References
- Leech, Marie (May 18, 2010) "Geometry teacher who used Obama assassination to teach angles placed on leave." Birmingham News
- Leech, Marie (May 27, 2010) "Geometry teacher who used Obama assassination to teach angles suspended 10 days without pay." Birmingham News