As far as email conversation goes - probably much to explore there, too. I am a teacher of adults and adolescents. I was so sorry to see Avis go. It was different from what I had expected. There must be a balance.
Teaching is a profession and a challenge.
We must debate. We must respect that we are in this together. We can learn from each other. We touch upon sore spots when we tear apart how we were taught. We say these things with such venom and repugnance.