Wakana thinks it's racism. I'm white American, they are Chamorro. I can't go there. I refuse to believe it.

The reason given to me is that the principal doesn't want to go through that again, as if I cannot learn from my mistakes. They acknowledge that I am a good teacher and a dependable and helpful co-worker.

It is not the kid's fault. She reacted they way she was trained to react. I certainly will not confront the kid nor will I let her know anything about it. I will not burden her with any guilt on my behalf.

There is no appeals process. After all we work on 10 month contracts. All they did was tell me they would not offer me another contract.

As for my future, I don't know. I am planning to take some education courses at the university and qualify for my teaching certificate. Wakana will check on whether or not there is a job at her school.