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Monday, 15 June 2015

Transgender teacher commits suicide after bullying from her students

Milwaukee teacher Jill Greinke used to be a man and when her students and other teachers found out, they teased her so much she took her own life.
It's not easy for Jill Greinke to be in the room decorated by her late 37-year-old daughter Karis Anne Ross. "I'm still not over her death by any means, so it hurts," she said. "She was my hero. She was extremely authentic."
But Greinke said workplace bullying was too much for her transgender daughter to handle. Karis committed suicide in November 2014 and left a suicide note, saying the bullying had happened for 10 years, while teaching at German Immersion School.
"There were people named," Greinke said. "Before her transition she was being bullied. After her transition she was being bullied."

Family and friends said Karis voiced her concerns to the school's principal, but they went ignored.
Despite that, Greinke said, "I don't blame MPS for my daughter's death. I believe the sad thing it that important things were missed."

"The way it was handled is disappointing," said Madeline Dietrich, friend. "That it seemed to be more covered up than shared."

In order to bring change, Dietrich is calling attention to the issue, writing an open letter to MPS superintendent Dr. Darienne Driver.

"I hope that Dr. Driver will acknowledge the incident, in terms of a case where there was bullying happening," said Dietrich via phone. "I hope she makes a public statement."
Last Sunday on Greinke's birthday, family and friends gathered to celebrate Karis' life and remember the passion she had for helping others, despite no one helping her.

"It's not to blame MPS," Greinke said. "The goal is for this to never happen to anybody again. So that things are taken seriously for all human beings."

We asked MPS about the claims Karis was being bullied and the alleged lack of action by the principal. A spokesperson sent us this, "Ms. Ross was a longtime member of the Milwaukee German Immersion School staff whose presence is still missed."

Source: Cbs58.com

73 comments:

Davido's driver said...

From his students lol

Davido's driver said...

All I can say is RIP

Davido's driver said...

Onyx I know will never commit suicide. Lindaobserve

Unknown said...

Good for her.. That's how devil cheated her..

Unknown said...

See ehn, commiting suicide cos of what people say is the most foolish thing on earth, yes, i know words hurt alot, especially being very different, but u should be bold enough n havs enough courage to ignore these insults, u can't be Transgender and not be strong enough to stand bullying... Anyway rip

Unknown said...

So after 10 years of enduring bullying she decided to commit suicide??? RIP

STERN said...

Lol..sounds funny..

AbokiDaWarriBoy said...

Na wa o Jamilu turn Jamila,RIP

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NaijaDeltaBabe said...

Complex issues?

ary said...

Sorry

@MEETD®EALEVANS™ said...

PARENTAL ADVISORY
***adult content***


The world is saved from 1

pixiedust said...

Can't wait for Jenner to do same. Mental beings.

Carina Kikelomo Jacob said...

RIP

Anonymous said...

LESSON: next time in case you come life again, please remain the man God created you to be,if not dem go rekill ' you again.

TONIA GREEN said...

Just be the way God created you to be. Turning to a transgender comes with much agony and dissatisfaction. Then finally suicide. Be content with yourself.
Rip.

❤❤❤ FROM THE PROPHETESS

Unknown said...

May her soul rest in peace in jesus name

Anonymous said...

Linda giveaway on my mind...
#oneandonlynwa@gmail.com#

Unknown said...

That's too bad! RIP to the dead.

Unknown said...

Make she go answer to God.
Rip

Unknown said...

Wht a silly excuse for taking his life. If anyone bully u, u return d same 2d same people. We don't own our lives, so we don't hav any rite to tak it.

Wht a shame dat dis dude took one way ticket to hell. Extend our greetings to Tu Pac, and co.

Juleslouis said...

Not enough reason to kill herself na. She could have quit her job!

Unknown said...

She can commit the suicide again and again and again she has God to deal with rubbish

Faith Eze's Blog said...

What a reason to commit suicide#jstpassinsha#

Unknown said...

May her soul rest in peace..amen


OKORO UPGRADED**

Unknown said...

Eya!!..... from hell to hell

Debbie Chelsea said...

Eya

Anonymous said...

It is well

Unknown said...

Rip, what would u tell papa God,

Unknown said...

a.k.a EDWIN CHINEDU AZUBUKO said..
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She for just resign and save herself frm all this wahala nw.... RIP shah....
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***CURRENTLY IN JUPITER***

Kpakpandu said...

God loves U xo much dat he created hell.... In case U don't love him bac... Did I Just Comment ???

Jules said...

RIP to him/her

Unknown said...

All these whites like death sha...it's so convenient for them. RIP anyway

Unknown said...

Pls cat jenner do the same

andre kelvin said...

*Yawns*

Anonymous said...

too Bad, RIP.

semeboda said...

Too bad, RIP.

Unknown said...

Rip

semeboda said...

Too Bad, RIP

Blog It With Olivia said...

Ndo, not everybody accepts transgenders now, Caitlyn shld better read this






#ITwillONLYgetBETTER
#itMUSTendINpraise

#GBAM said...

#Gbam goodies for her in hell

YUSUF BUHARI BABE said...

Eeya.... Going to suffer double portion again in hell fire.. Lord av mercy on me nd forgv my wrongdoings.. It's so scary thinking of hellfire

Unknown said...

Good for her

Anonymous said...

That I walked the path destined for me, though folks all told me to suffer in silence. That at the end, I lived my truth though those who knew nothing told me to live a lie. That I suffered pain, abuse and loneliness for the way I was created, though I tried to be happy.

But that for a moment, whilst living my truth, I was happy. So when I died, my story inspired some young child somewhere, to be stronger, some mother or father to protect their child and tell them they are loved, some priest to refuse to condemn a believer and a politician to fight for my humanity before all else.

This is what I tell Papa God. I will also tell him I forgive him for making my life so hard.

Unknown said...

May her soul rest in peace

Unknown said...

Lol.. Thank God you know, me, suicide? Story for the gods

Eze said...

Anonymous u hv spiritual issues.......seek help Asap

Anonymous said...

You're lucky to be young and to live in a fast changing world where you are now afforded protections, what this individual has had to endure is probably a lifetime of pain and suffering, no justification for taking their own life, but believe me, the shame and pain and loneliness of this person's life, could have overwhelmed her. Sympathy not condemnation is the mature response.

Anonymous said...

There are some stupid people that are directly still bullying her soul even in death.

Transgenders are beautiful people.

Haven't you someaw, someway in little things done things differently from every other person?...you can never understand these people unless you have one of them as a close friend or you are in their shoes...

you could call it a disorder or whatever but how is it any of their fault. what would you say of amaphrodaites?..do u count does ones as mistake from God?...plleeaassee, live and let live

If you fink this is gonna take them to hell fire, the little lie you lied just few minutes ago is also gonna take you to that same hell fire!!!!...

Unknown said...

Eeya

Anonymous said...

LMAO!!.

Ina said...

Exactly. U can't be transgender and not be strong enough to stand bullying. First thing that crossed my mind. Smh!

Anonymous said...

Gay talk

Anonymous said...

Lol. Self esteem sha...
~D great anonymous!

@MEETD®EALEVANS™ said...

PARENTAL ADVISORY
***adult content***


"u can't be Transgender and not be strong enough to stand bullying"


Meaning if u gonna be a trans, prepare urself for bully, nw I can understand u choose this life...ask Danrele if he love's opening his ass...

Unknown said...

Shameful end#

Anonymous said...

Buhahaha! Okporoko!

Anonymous said...

Oh pleaseee anonymous 7:46....who did you inspire? You encourage mental illness? Laughable!
Please get help if you are one of them.

Sanya said...

Wake up from your delusion! God never made anyone's life miserable. Only be humble to accept His saving grace in Christ Jesus

Unknown said...

U made ur life hard! U. Can't mock God! Doing all dat is telling God he doesn't know what he. Is doing, my dear u need christ, u. Condemed urself my turning. To a trans! Sorry oh! Ur story is all bullshit! Come to christ and experience enternal love and peace! Don't provoke papa God oh!

Unknown said...

This should serve as a lesson to all aspiring transgenders. Why start something you can not finish? Live with the reality of who you are. Appreciate God for creating you at all. Stop all these cosmetic surgeries and enjoy your uniqueness, otherwise you might end up jumping right from the frying pan to fire.

Unknown said...

This should serve as a lesson to all aspiring transgenders. Why start something you can not finish? Live with the reality of who you are. Appreciate God for creating you at all. Stop all these cosmetic surgeries and enjoy your uniqueness, otherwise you might end up jumping right from the frying pan to fire.

Jasmine Joseph said...

Smhhhhh una neva start to kill urselves yet, if ur gonna do something as dum and shitty as this then u had betta grow tougher skin, Cuz life just got a whole lot harder

Unknown said...

Plz I want to find out,if her spirit will be a male or female?

SassyBobs said...

Nigerians would find this Funny, because they find joy in the down fall of there neighbours.....God has commanded us to love one another, I hope you all die in hell as well because the bible is against not loving each other.........No body is 100℅ whatever. ..

SassyBobs said...

Nigerians would find this Funny, because they find joy in the down fall of there neighbours.....God has commanded us to love one another, I hope you all die in hell as well because the bible is against not loving each other.........No body is 100℅ whatever. ..

SassyBobs said...

Nigerians would find this Funny, because they find joy in the down fall of there neighbours.....God has commanded us to love one another, I hope you all die in hell as well because the bible is against not loving each other.........No body is 100℅ whatever. ..

SassyBobs said...

Nigerians would find this Funny, because they find joy in the down fall of there neighbours.....God has commanded us to love one another, I hope you all die in hell as well because the bible is against not loving each other.........No body is 100℅ whatever. ..

Anonymous said...

So ro niyen? Mtchew mumu talk

Anonymous said...

I'm not trans, nor do I intend to change my life, I'm very happy in the love I'm given, but I would never devalue another life because I can not create life, nor do I I understand the challenges someone must endure when they feel they are not who they need to be.

The spiritual problem here is that a soul had entered into a body that it does not belong to, and God is the only person responsible for mine or yours, so if there is a mismatch, prior to conception, then God is responsible, therefore, if I were these people, I would ask God.

I won't curse them. I won't wish death in them, I won't rejoice if they die, nor would I encourage them to kill themselves.

I feel sympathy. And if you know anything about speaking metaphorically, you would see I am just putting myself in this person's shoes.

Try it once. Don't seat on lofty chairs, where your problem is only hunger and judge those who's problems are deeper than skin deep.

I have my life and I appreciate how simple it is. I also thank God that he has not condemned me to a like wrought with endless struggle. But so that the tides do not change. I learn to have empathy.

Believe me you, there is a testimony in this woman's story, a lesson to be learnt and a cause for humility and gratitude.

Look deeper into what is being written and find what you can learn, but what you can gnash at.

*In those days there will be gnashing of teeth*.

Unknown said...

Onyx, There is still time for you to be what God intended you to be. God is still waiting, knocking...

bummyla said...

I Thought Transgenders Always Live Happily Ever After!


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Anonymous said...

You all 're crazy... U tink dis is funny... Ppl here in Nigeria would soon face dat, do u knw dat dere is a large number of dykes here in Nigeria, and gay, and lesbians, and thorough bred homosexuals... No u dont. Accept dese ppl nw or let dem live deir lives. YOLO.

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