Pic, you are o.k. in my book.
Had a school teacher like you but we both leaned to cope, and we became good friends.
Keep speaking your mind, imposing your wisdom and I will ingest what I want and discard what I don't.
Suggest you all do the same, and look at it this way:
What a great way to get to meet diverse opinions without having to look the other guy/gal in the eye.
Good Luck to all!