A Brass Monkey, by Colin Kelly

[Merkin]

Let us never forget the power of a malevolent teacher to ruin a student's aspiration, or crush a dream. Likewise, let us also remember to credit an understanding teacher or administrator who dares to recognize and correct a wrong, and restore a student's commitment.

Thanks, Colin, for this compassionate account of an institution that famously lacks compassion.

[Cole Parker]

I love seeing a bully get put down.

C

[colinian]

Thanks, guys. I had fun writing this story. It's based on something my grandfather told me that happened to him when he was in junior high school.

Colin

[Lugnutz]

A good quickie.