Rosanne Franco a woman who has positively impacted thousands of lives.

Teachers aren't perfect and shouldn't be held to ridiculous standards. Teachers need the support of a community, not to be bullied by one.

Mrs. Franco has always been a true professional in her various roles at the school. Her dedication to her students and staff is truly admirable.

She was a wonderful teacher.

GNB Voc-Tech family. How many times have I typed that in emails to the GNB faculty and staff? I am pleased to see, and my faith in mankind is restored, support for Rosanne Franco who has dedicated her adult life to helping young people be successful in school and life. Being an educator is difficult enough without people trying to put you down for political reasons. This started because of a teacher who made racially charged comments. No one tried to cover up what he said. It was racist and totally wrong. We said so—strongly. We had never been faced with anything like this before. We talked to advisors and attorneys outside of the school and other administrators for advice. The decision to admonish him, send him for several sessions of sensitivity training with an outside professional trainer, and write a very strong letter of reprimand was not made in secrecy. We could not publish it in the Standard Times or tell everyone in the building about it, however, because there are laws about employee confidentiality, which, ironically, is being used as an excuse now to not discuss why Rosanne Franco is out on leave. We certainly did not take it lightly or brush it under the rug. And everyone that knows Rosanne, knows that if the students had come to her and asked for help she would have worked with them to bring about the changes they wanted for the good of everyone. Everyone should see that this is politics at its worst and nothing more. See it for what it is.

It is sad indeed to find that a few misguided individuals can ruin the good that person has done all of their life. Rosanne Franco has devoted her heart and soul to the prosperity of each individual she encountered in her profession and her life. Her reward should not be a political platform for ignorant persons to trod upon.

I am saddened to see that a person's career can be obliterated because of someone's words. Unfortunately we now live in a world where children are being raised to think that they do not have to respect their teachers or for that matter anyone with any kind of authority. Both of my son's graduated from Voc-Tech and were taught by Ms. Franco, as well as many other wonderful teachers. They are both very successful, and more important, respectful young men. Let's remember that we are all human and far from perfection. People can twist your words and intentions to mean something completely different, It's all about interpretation and it can wreak havoc on a community, as it has to this wonderful school community.

She was my science teacher and she was great to me and my classmates.

Sacrificial lamb!

Mrs. Franco is a great educator and should still remain in the school system.

I fully support Mrs. Franco

She helped my daughter Amy a lot!

I am a former student of Mrs. Franco. I had never witnessed or felt discrimination of any kind by her.

I'm signing this because I would like everyone to know that enough is enough I have seen both good and bad sides of Mrs.Franco. Is she human? Do we all make mistakes? Yes is the answer to both questions. I am hoping that this gets resolved soon. Keep her and her family in prayer like you would want done if you were in this situation.

I am saddened by this allegation and very thankful for the people that have taken the time to respond. I am Rosanne's sister and I have watched her give her life tirelessly to the students of (GNBRVTHS) for the past 20 years. I have witnessed her selfless acts of service, her desire to better the lives of these students and to invest in their education and success. I have watched Rosannes' love for these students and I have witnessed her pour out her time, energy and invest heavily in every life that came close enough to feel her love and encouragement. In a world where our moral fabric is being undermined and ripped to shreds, I would think this school would be begging for educators like Rosanne that actually take an interest in their students well being, safety and success! Rosanne has only exemplified to me the true meaning of investing your life into something you love and fortunately for the students of (GNBRVTHS) she felt the desire to invest in you! I hope you will support her with the same energy and passion that she has shown you in the last 20 years of her life! I hope you will follow suite and use her caring and compassionate leadership example to challenge you to lead your community with the same passion and dedication she has lived out before you this last 20 years. You may discount my post because I am her sister but I think that actually gives me greater insight into the inner workings of her beautiful life. Rosannes' depth of character and the example she has lived out before you could be her true line of defense towards these allegations as she has shown nothing but love, dedication and protection for every student and her desire for them to continue their future in excellence as they pursue success and live out the American dream! Rosanne continues to be someone I look up to and an example of living life with excellence! Rosanne, thank you for your desire to invest in so many beautiful people and thank you for teaching these students to work har

Class of 2005

I didn't like her At first but it was only because she was pushing me to work harder and be better when I was slacking off in my freshman science class. I didn't like her until I was her student the next year in botany. After that I found her to be one of the most respectable teachers in the school. Ms Franco was a fantastic teacher and I'm glad to have had her. She respected every student regardless of race. It's ridiculous that this is even an issue

She is a great teacher and a positive influence for gnbvt.

Dont give in mrs. Franco

She was a great botanist teacher and she's a great person

I support Mrs. Franco.