I am outraged that this school allowed gospel to be sang in school at all! What about our freedom from Religion!
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Anonymous
10 years ago
I was there and I do not think he should get his job back that was very rude and he could have handled it in a different manner
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David Loder
10 years ago
This is outrageous and sets a dangerous precedent.
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Kemia Hashemzadeh
10 years ago
Wow, I was removed from the Sub List b/c I said that a decision made by Karen Scott Nelson of Perrymont Elementary sounded fishy or corrupted, so it was used against me. I quit subbing for a while and then thought to go back to it but she had me removed or some crazy CORRUPT reason. Later on I find out her Husband is on the city council board, I hope they know how much people really talk and read in this town. I mean I am "newcomer" but the school system here truly amazes me. Meanwhile my Nephew's Artwork is on display at the Fine Arts Academy, so at least I know I did something right by teaching him to appreciate art.
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RuthTester
10 years ago
I worked for the Lynchburg city schools for 22 plus years. You have a lot coming at you. Any way you do it it seems like it's wrong!! Prayers Ruth
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Gladys
10 years ago
!!!!!!
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Kemia Hashemzadeh
10 years ago
Dear Mr. Tyree,
I used to be on the sub list for Lynchburg City Schools and I frankly sympathize with your situation. Teaching is a very hard job. Frankly I thought Church Choirs were supposed to be at their church, not every school in Lynchburg. I remember a couple years ago subbing at Dunbar coming home in tears b/c of how much despair I felt from the days there. I do applaud your dedication to your academic career over religious infiltration into the PUBLIC school system.
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Anonymous
10 years ago
Good luck <3
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Regina Greene
10 years ago
He may or may not be a Christian. He respects the rights of others and informed students of their rights.
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Regina Greene
10 years ago
A lesson about religion is different than a religious activity in which students, teachers and staff are mandated to attend.
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Regina Greene
10 years ago
When I first heard this story, I never once thought that Mr. Tyree's actions were due to racism. Several parts of the Black History Program had been presented before the gospel group sang. Mr, Tyree did not disparage any race or religion. Mr. Tyree knows that schools are not to organize mandatory religious activities for students. I find it ironic that many of the first black Americans had Christianity forced upon. Mr Tyree, thank you for teaching our young people a constitutional lesson.
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Krithika
10 years ago
We learn about God and religion in history you cannot remove someone because of a song that's a stupidest thing I have ever heard
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William Cash
10 years ago
There is no manner that he spoke against the black race at this event this was not about race this was about religion. They forced something on students of different faiths and by doing so without giving them a chance to leave out that is what he spoke about You need to give a choice before bringing in many. And that crook Carl Hutchinson needs to step down and not speak for anyone. The only racial thing is being brought up is Carl stating this was about race for he is a white man during an event. No people he is a teacher giving the students the tools to make choices and decide for themselves. That is what its about put your race card down.
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Travis Lai
10 years ago
This guy truly understands the constitution. I hope he sues for millions of dollars!
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Walt
10 years ago
You must know all the facts first before passing judgement. All of the facts.
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Orion Crouse
10 years ago
Save Mr.Tyree it was a misunderstanding.
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Xan Shen
10 years ago
It wasn't what he did because he can't just leave since it was clear other students were uncomfortable listening to the blatantly Christian music. "God" was the innapropraite part because it was being forced on everyone, which, being an Atheist Jew (technically not a thing, but shh...) I know that the school board canl just state that there will be a religious assembly. They have to either cancel or give everyone the oppurtunity to opt out. Mr. Tyree did the right thing and 941 people know it
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Xan Shen
10 years ago
did everyone see that the goal has been raised to 1,500 because we gained an astounding 440 signatures in one day, almost double than before, so this better darn achieve something.
#SaveTyree
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Anonymous
10 years ago
Tyree is one of those teachers who gets the kids to do their work through fun activities without realizing they are doing the work. He and Potts are a team! Keep Tyree at DMS!
I am outraged that this school allowed gospel to be sang in school at all! What about our freedom from Religion!
I was there and I do not think he should get his job back that was very rude and he could have handled it in a different manner
This is outrageous and sets a dangerous precedent.
Wow, I was removed from the Sub List b/c I said that a decision made by Karen Scott Nelson of Perrymont Elementary sounded fishy or corrupted, so it was used against me. I quit subbing for a while and then thought to go back to it but she had me removed or some crazy CORRUPT reason. Later on I find out her Husband is on the city council board, I hope they know how much people really talk and read in this town. I mean I am "newcomer" but the school system here truly amazes me. Meanwhile my Nephew's Artwork is on display at the Fine Arts Academy, so at least I know I did something right by teaching him to appreciate art.
I worked for the Lynchburg city schools for 22 plus years. You have a lot coming at you. Any way you do it it seems like it's wrong!! Prayers Ruth
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Dear Mr. Tyree, I used to be on the sub list for Lynchburg City Schools and I frankly sympathize with your situation. Teaching is a very hard job. Frankly I thought Church Choirs were supposed to be at their church, not every school in Lynchburg. I remember a couple years ago subbing at Dunbar coming home in tears b/c of how much despair I felt from the days there. I do applaud your dedication to your academic career over religious infiltration into the PUBLIC school system.
Good luck <3
He may or may not be a Christian. He respects the rights of others and informed students of their rights.
A lesson about religion is different than a religious activity in which students, teachers and staff are mandated to attend.
When I first heard this story, I never once thought that Mr. Tyree's actions were due to racism. Several parts of the Black History Program had been presented before the gospel group sang. Mr, Tyree did not disparage any race or religion. Mr. Tyree knows that schools are not to organize mandatory religious activities for students. I find it ironic that many of the first black Americans had Christianity forced upon. Mr Tyree, thank you for teaching our young people a constitutional lesson.
We learn about God and religion in history you cannot remove someone because of a song that's a stupidest thing I have ever heard
There is no manner that he spoke against the black race at this event this was not about race this was about religion. They forced something on students of different faiths and by doing so without giving them a chance to leave out that is what he spoke about You need to give a choice before bringing in many. And that crook Carl Hutchinson needs to step down and not speak for anyone. The only racial thing is being brought up is Carl stating this was about race for he is a white man during an event. No people he is a teacher giving the students the tools to make choices and decide for themselves. That is what its about put your race card down.
This guy truly understands the constitution. I hope he sues for millions of dollars!
You must know all the facts first before passing judgement. All of the facts.
Save Mr.Tyree it was a misunderstanding.
It wasn't what he did because he can't just leave since it was clear other students were uncomfortable listening to the blatantly Christian music. "God" was the innapropraite part because it was being forced on everyone, which, being an Atheist Jew (technically not a thing, but shh...) I know that the school board canl just state that there will be a religious assembly. They have to either cancel or give everyone the oppurtunity to opt out. Mr. Tyree did the right thing and 941 people know it
did everyone see that the goal has been raised to 1,500 because we gained an astounding 440 signatures in one day, almost double than before, so this better darn achieve something. #SaveTyree
Tyree is one of those teachers who gets the kids to do their work through fun activities without realizing they are doing the work. He and Potts are a team! Keep Tyree at DMS!
Best teacher I ever had