I teach at a high school locally. This was passed around at work last week. We cracked up, but I don't think you have to be a teacher to relate.

How would you pronounce this child's name? "Le-a"
Leah ? NO
Lee - A ?? NO
Lay - a ? NOPE
Lei? Guess again
This child attends a school in Kansas City, MO. Her mother is irate because everyone is getting her name wrong. It's pronounded Ledasha". When the mother was asked about the pronunciation of the name, she said, "the dash don't be silent."
SO, if you see something come across your desk like this please remember to pronounce the dash.
If dey axe you why, tell dem de dash don't be silent.