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Teacher upset after being told students should use her first name

A licensed middle-school teacher says adults in the building should be addressed as Mr. or Mrs. Lastname, especially in front of students.

Published Sep 22, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Dear Miss Manners: I work in a public middle school and am a licensed teacher. It is a matter of course that adults refer to each other as Mr. or Mrs. Smith, especially in front of students or when referring to adults in their conversation with students.