Ghosts

L… sees ghosts. I had this issue with a student last year. This time around it is a little different. L… is a capable student but makes many, many mistakes. Apparently it is because she sees her Dad all the time, her Dad who died in 2004. He hangs out in my classroom when she is around, makes funny faces, and tells her to do things, but she says she ignores him. However it does make an impact upon her schoolwork. Apparently when she stayed after school yesterday to help out, he stayed also and was making bunny ears behind my head for a while. She told him to stop but still thought it was very funny.

Unfortunately it is not all fun and games. Earlier this week or late last week L… was hanging out with her sister in their room and Dad showed up as some sort of fiery spirit and told the sisters to do bad things to their mom. L… said she ignored him, but her sister (one of my students last year) who has a tremendous attitude heeded the advice and tried to stab mom. She is now in behavior management home in Memphis.

I am glad L… remains in good spirits.