The Importance Of Ms. Knipp In Education

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I am writing on the behalf of the majority of AP Chemistry about our teacher’s abilities. It is our consensus that Ms. Knipp is not fit to teach a course this intricate and this influential to our collegiate futures. This statement is not meant to be a mark against Ms. Knipp as a person but as a concern for her abilities. Throughout this year, Ms. Knipp has not demonstrated the focus, responsibility, lab skills, or the commitment needed to effectively teach this course.
Ms. Knipp is a fluid individual, which on its own is not a problem. It becomes a problem when she repeatedly arrives to class late and leaves during class. She is also very poorly organized. She forgets to bring class materials and often is unfamiliar with the material she

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