A grade 7 student was currently undergoing counseling after his teacher discovered obscene letters in his notebook.
The letter was addressed to his teacher, Cheska Reyes, who also uploaded some of the photos of the notebook contents.
In the said letters, it showed that even the cover of the notebook had obscene messages towards his teacher.
The teacher couldn’t hide her frustration, saying that the incident was only one of the challenges she was facing in her profession.
“As the 2024–2025 school year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on a year that was as challenging as it was eye-opening. This has been a year of firsts—some of which I never expected to encounter so early, or perhaps ever, in my teaching career.”
“Teaching is often romanticized as a noble, fulfilling profession—and in many ways, it is. But behind the scenes, there are moments that test not only our patience, but our safety, resilience, and EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL strength.
“One of the hardest realities I faced this year was being subjected to sexual harassment. It’s something no one prepares you for when you walk into a classroom hoping to inspire and educate. No training or seminar could have cushioned the blow of that experience. What followed was a series of difficult conversations, internal struggles, and the effort to continue showing up for my students each day while carrying an invisible weight.
“I also found myself in the guidance office far more often than I anticipated—not for personal reflection or mentorship meetings, but because of students involved in physical fights. Breaking up altercations and dealing with the aftermath, whether emotional or procedural, became an unexpected part of my job description. It was exhausting and disheartening, and yet I learned the importance of advocating for mental health support and strong behavioral structures in our schools.
“As if those weren’t enough, this year marked my first time completing a mountain of school forms—documentation, reports, requests, and evaluations. Learning the ropes while managing a classroom taught me a new level of organization and time management, but it also revealed the overwhelming burden teachers often carry behind the scenes.
“Then there were the physical reminders of chaos: broken classroom materials. Desks scratched, chairs dismantled, resources treated with carelessness. It felt like every broken item was a reflection of the deeper challenges our students are facing—frustration, lack of accountability, maybe even cries for help.
“And yet, amid all this, I kept going.
“I kept teaching, smiling when I could, checking in on students even when I felt drained, and reminding myself why I chose this path. Not because it’s easy, but because I believe in the power of education to change lives—even when the system itself feels broken.
“This year has been more than a professional experience—it has been a test of my identity, values, and passion. And despite everything, I still believe in the potential of this profession and the change we can create when we’re truly heard, protected, and supported.
“To fellow educators: I see you.
“And to my students: I hope you one day realize that even on my hardest days, I never stopped believing in you.”
The post received thousands of shares online and also captured the attention of several officials of the Department of Education (DepEd).
They were already investigating the action of the said student.