New York City: Blind teacher loses job after rinsing his mouth with Listerine

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    Blind teacher loses job after rinsing his mouth with Listerine

    Legendary blind gym teacher Steven Sloan may have lost his job over Listerine. Sloan, 60, a popular coach hailed as a role model for overcoming his handicap, was yanked from PS 102 in Harlem after a parent setting up for a party last year complained she smelled booze on his breath. He claims it was the alcohol-based mouthwash. His colleagues are outraged. Several recalled his obsession with cleanliness and hygiene, saying he rinsed religiously with Listerine. “The DOE took an outstanding career and trashed it,” said teacher Lisa Ortiz. Sloan, who was born with macular degeneration, brought glory to PS ...


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    Colleagues Dispute Forced Retirement of Blind NYC Teacher After a Parent Complained They Smelled Alcohol on His Breath

    The city Department of Education charged Sloan with drinking on the job and sexual ... “The DOE took an outstanding career and trashed it,” fellow teacher Lisa Ortiz told the Post of Sloan’s 29-year tenure at the school PS 102.


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    After Three Decades, Harlem Gym Teacher Says He Was Forced Out For Using Listerine

    A popular gym teacher at PS 102 in Harlem claims he was forced out of ... The city Department of Education charged Sloan with drinking on the job and sexual harassment because he had asked a group of moms that day, “Anybody want to go on a blind date?”


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