A couple of months into the school year, Jo Beth developed
open, oozing sores on and in her mouth and nose, and on her
hands.  They were very nasty looking, and Beth's students and
co-workers were clearly grossed out.  Who could blame them?

Jo Beth consulted a doctor, who told her that as long as she
washed her hands frequently and did not touch students directly
until the hand sores cleared, she could remain in the classroom.  
She shared this information with her concerned principal.

With the sores came headache and fatigue, but Jo Beth kept
working.  She felt a great deal of responsibility for her Special
Ed students, who did not do well with substitutes.

The worst part of the sores was that Jo Beth's own children not only didn't
want her kisses, but were nervous about her touching them.
Jo Beth the Leper

Where Jo Beth gets sores.  Again.
Study Questions:
Would YOU want your child in the
same room with a teacher like this?
Given the incident with little Justin, do
you think the doctor was wrong?