### The Worst Teaching Experience: Noting Ethical Misconduct

I have never been a teacher in the traditional sense, but in my line of work, I sometimes find myself conducting training sessions on topics such as Business, HR, and corporate culture. A particularly memorable and uncomfortable experience occurred when one of my trainees exhibited unethical behavior. This individual, rather than engaging positively in the training, disrupted and belittled the efforts of his trainers and peers. His behavior became increasingly irritating, to the point that it was no longer productive for anyone involved. Eventually, we decided to discontinue his participation, which was, at the time, the most prudent action to take. This incident taught us that it is essential to maintain a respectful and professional environment in our training sessions.

### Personal Reflections: The 7th Grade Hawaiian Pre-Algebra Teacher

My experience as a 7th grader introduced me to the flawed perception of certain educators. I am Samoan, and I remember having a particularly challenging relationship with my Hawaiian Pre-Algebra teacher. She was allegedly racist, as she consistently picked on me, even though I remained quiet and did not provoke her. In contrast, she showed leniency toward the white male students who often teased me and disrupted the class. This disparity in treatment was both frustrating and unjust. It was a stark reminder of how bias can still permeate even in educational environments designed to foster fairness and equality.

### Backdoor Grade Faking and Academic Misconduct at Wright State University

When I was a Teaching Assistant at Wright State University, I witnessed a widespread issue of backdoor grade faking in the Psychology program. During my tenure as a PhD student and TA for Psych 105, I noticed that the grades submitted for the lab sections were frequently altered after they were initially recorded. In many cases, 90s were changed to 60s, and some grades even disappeared entirely. This blatant manipulation of grades not only led to students being wrongly terminated but also created a hostile work environment. My numerous complaints to the program administrator and professors were met with dismissals, claiming they were due to user error. However, my screenshots and the presence of students who had missed classes altogether clearly disproved this assumption.

The situation escalated when my concerns were brought up to the then-administrator, Dr. Scott Wantamniuk. When I inquired about the funding sources behind these practices, I was asked a simple and pointed question: "Do you know where the graduate funding comes from?" The meeting was abruptly ended, and despite several attempts to address my concerns with other students and faculty, I was encouraged to keep quiet. Eventually, my TA funding was terminated under false accusations of poor performance. This not only affected my financial stability but also my professional reputation. The deplorable attitude of the faculty and administration was a clear indication of a system that values profit over integrity in education.

### Lessons Learned

These experiences underscore the critical importance of ethical behavior, respect, and transparency in educational and professional settings. It highlights the need for educators and institutions to address and correct biased practices. My journey through these challenges has reinforced my commitment to uphold ethical standards and to advocate for a fair and just learning environment. It is my hope that these lessons can serve as a valuable resource for others encountering similar issues, encouraging them to seek and address such problems constructively.