Teacher's role misrepresented in story

I read your article “Parents: Odessa students mistreated.” You misrepresented my role at the board meeting. Your article states, “A lone teacher spoke in support of the district,” when I specifically said, multiple times, that I was speaking as a parent, not a teacher. The article’s use of the word “lone” and the misrepresentation of my role at the meeting give my presence and support I offered less value than it deserves. While I cannot tell you which diction to choose when writing a non-biased article, I can remind you that the use of the word “lone” is taking on an editorial tone, along with incorrect information about my role as a parent. I would ask that you please correct the error, recant that I was there as a teacher, and include that I was supporting the staff as a parent.

Laura Caler,

Odessa