Philosophical Differences : Teacher Says He’s in Trouble Over His Words of Wisdom
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Profile: Thomas W. Knopke
Age: 69
Hometown: Minneapolis
Residence: Fullerton
Family: Wife, Rosaline; twin daughters, Peggy and Nancy; four grandchildren.
Education: Bachelor’s degree, Cal State Long Beach, 1954.
Professional background: Taught in La Mirada, 1954-56; since then has taught math at Fullerton’ Nicolas Junior High School.
Why he passes out his writings: “I believe in freedom of expression. The basic theme of my writings is trying to encourage students to get along. I’m not out to make people feel uncomfortable.”
Source: Thomas W. Knopke; Researched by DIANE SEO / Los Angeles Times
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