This is Part II of the blog about teacher bullying.

Teacher bullying does happen to teens.  It's bad enough teens are picked on by their peers, they don't need to have a teacher doing the same thing.  Stop teacher bullying today by speaking up and reporting a teacher who is bullying you or other teens; this way other teens will not experience bullying.

Take the First Step to Stopping Teacher Bullying
The first step is to ask for a meeting with the principal of your school and your teacher.  You could confront your teacher alone, but it's best to have a third party present.  Make sure you have both or one of your parents present at the meeting.  This way you will feel at ease and will not be intimidated.  Be prepared to voice your concerns.  This is why documentation is important.  Make sure you also document any witnesses that would have observed any bullying by a teacher. 

File a Formal Complaint
Meeting with the principal of your school may be enough to stop the bullying.  The teacher could be put on paid leave or suspended without pay.  If nothing is done, the next step is to file a formal complaint.  Be sure to consult your school's rules and regulations on how to go about this.  Contact the principal if you cannot locate any policies and procedures on teacher bullying.  Continue to document any teacher bullying until the complaint is filed and something is done about it.

Ask for a Transfer
Your studies should not be disrupted because of a teacher's bullying.  It's not your fault your teacher has issues he or she has not resolved.  Asking for a transfer is your last resort if filing a complaint does not work.  Be careful not to feel as if your teacher won if you want a transfer.  Even if your complaint doesn't work, you can still seek legal counsel.  Before you ask for a transfer, make sure you report your teacher's bullying.  Follow the proper steps because you don't want to discredit yourself.   

Love and Forgiveness
Before you walk into school visualize yourself having a great day.  Send your teacher love even though he or she is bullying you.  The power of love can do wonders.  You can also choose to forgive your teacher.  Chances are the bullying has nothing to do with you, but what is going on in your teacher's life or what happened in his past.  It's unfortunate that your teacher's issues manifests its ugly head only to be taken out on you, but have compassion.  Forgive your teacher and release him from your life.  Remember that forgiveness is about forgiving the person NOT forgiving what he or she did to you and making it right.

Teacher bullying must not be tolerated at any school.  Teens have rights just like adults.  When you are treated poorly or feel that you are being bullied, tell a trusted adult like a parent, another teacher, guidance counselor, principal, or assistant principal.

Unfortunately, bullying comes down to a "he said, she said" issue so make sure you DOCUMENT everything that is going on at school.  Having a record will show the principal and teacher that you're not making it up.  Good Luck!