A Teacher's Reputation

A person's reputation follows them wherever they go,and if you happen to be a teacher,your reputation is even more important. As a teacher, you are an example to your students. If you mess up, they will probably think it is okay to do so. Parents will judge you depending on your reputation. I remember being in 5th grade in my Social Studies class with Mr.A. I thought he was a great teacher, he always made us work but we had fun doing so. He was really funny and creative. Then one day, my friend was telling me that he would get drunk during weekends and that he Was cheating on his wife. She said many other negative things about him and that changed everything for me. That changed the way I thought of him, the image I had. I no longer thought he was funny and I didn't feel enthusiastic about attending his class. That affected his reputation very much and eventually the principal heard about his misconduct. He then, got fired. I don't know if what I heard was true but he must've gotten fired for something. Years passed, and when I got to 8th grade, I heard that he wasn't able to get a job ever since because of his reputation. I would see him at stores, and he looked terrible. He had a beard and simply looked so depressed, I almost didn't recognize him. what he did, caused it to ruin his reputation. He could've easily avoided that from happening. I believe a way to protect your reputation would be to be cautious in what you do. You had to remember you are a professional. People look up to you. You are an example. If there is anything you want to do that you doubt would be inappropriate, it's better if you don't do it. Keep your personal life out of school. That's the only advice I have.