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Friday, June 29, 2012
Openline Weekend, What are your thoughts?
26 comments:
Anonymous
said...
My sources have confirmed that the watchdog is correct. Peter Sykes is the new principal of Keith and Normandin will have a new principal by September. Congratulations to all.
I hope that the principal who is placed or hired for Normandin "plays" no favorites, has no family member working there, and has the strength and vision to make some IMMEDIATE changes. The fact is that the now 7th and 8th grade students will be ready to challenge the new principal in every way, shape, and form. They have learned that disrespectful language and actions have no consequences, thus constant and unsafe disruptions will continue to occur in the classroom, hallway, cafeteria, etc. I hope that the new principal will encourage and initiate professional communication with ALL staff without the fear of retribution, bullying, humiliation, and blame. I hope that all these above comments regarding changes in principal positions are true and that we hear these facts SOON. THANK YOU
Those expecting change from the outside will almost always be disappointed. Successful revolutions begin from within. For years teachers at certain schools allowed themselves to be treated the way they were. Yes, that is correct. You allowed it and your silence encouraged it. Your excuses for not speaking up for yourselves protected the status qou of oppression and fear. Some of you even joined forces with the oppressors in hopes if being left alone, what did it get you?
im quite certain that, now that they got what they wanted, the loud blog mouths will be singing odes to joy and spinning less rumours and insults. But i wont hold my breath, just in case.
Whenever I see the phrase "Open line," I'm tempted to channel Stan Lipp. That was back before WBSM turned to "radio hugs." Congratulations to the small number of Normandin staffers that successfully achieved regime change at their school. Unfortunately, Roosevelt remains as a troubled building. Maybe they could send DF to the high school in the vacant housemaster opening. This was done 4 years ago to a sitting principal at Keith.
What about Roosevelt??!!! 2 down, 1 to go! If central administration saw fit to get rid of the principal of Normandin, then it can't be too far of a stretch to get rid of the one at RMS.
The time has come for every teacher to stand up for themselves. You don't have to suffer in silence. It's your right to expect to be treated fairly. Unite!
They have not gotten rid of Bonneau, I was told that she will hold the math director position and I honestly feel that she is qualified for that position. She was to soft in the area of disicipline and that was Normandins downfall.
Why do we need a problematic person at the high school. We already get All the problematic students! A middle school principal is a principal. That position is a much higher step than a Housemaster. No matter what the posting of the job says, a housemaster is a dean of discipline. They have precious little time to enter classrooms for instructional purposes or to mentor teachers. I'm sure the new housemaster will figure that out soon enough. I can't wait to see these poor folk do 60 teacher evaluations each plus paraprofessionals and custodians plus keep up with the disciplinary issues.
It is sad to always see how many negative comments such as, "We already get All the problematic students!" at the high school, are made by teachers. In a perfect world maybe All the students will be perfect, but we don't live in a perfect world. I wonder what those problematic kids have to say about some of the teachers they have. What ever happen to empathy towards these kids. And where do they belong? I believe that if we don't take care of these kids they will end up with a horrible life and perhaps in jail. It is cheaper to educate them, then to support them in prison. Maybe NBPS needs to do a better job putting reall good programs in place with qualify people to do the job and help these kids out. After all they too have the right to be educated in a free public school system. I do have those kids in my classroom as well, I agree that they sometimes interrupt my instruction and other kids in my room suffer. However, I contact the parents right away and make them aware and responsible for their child's behavior. For the most part, my parents are very cooperative and we work as a team. Keeping the parents involved is the key as well as having a principal that can support you and work with the child.
The issue of problematic kids and the loss of instructional time IS THE ISSUE. A student that doesn't meet the standard should NOT be promoted. When the cream of the crop is steered to Voc due to problems at the high school that is the problem! Stop blaming teachers.
NBPS are bring it intructional leaders (which is another word for coaches) back to our schools. I hope that this time they will work in the classroom to help students and give teachers ideas on intruction. Instead of becoming helpers for the principals. When coaches were around they hardly came into my classroom. I was given a schedule with the time and date for them to come in but most of the time they would not show up. I am all for improving and helping our students, but I can't stand it when they hire people to do a job and end up something else. Principals need to stop make sure that these coaches work and help teachers. I also want to add something else to my blog. I notice when someone tries to say something positive about students, the person gets attack and even accuse of blaming teachers. I personally also like to read positive things once in a while. And like to think that good change can still happen in our schools. There was an article that Lou posted about a poetry project that some English Language Learners at NBHS worked on and did a good job. There were only four comments written on the blog. I couldn't beleive it. Why is that? I guess is easier to be negative. As teacherrs we need to be united and try to find solutions to the problems, we already know what the problems are. And yes WE can make things change if we learn to listen and respect each other opinions. It is easier to like and go along with someone that thinks like us. However, we could learn more from the ones that think different and at times even gets us mad with their way of thinking. As long as we can learn how to take each other differences and try to come to an agreement that can be helpful. I am not trying to preach, I am trying to learn how to do that myself. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.
It sickens me that they way the administration has solved the Normandin issues is to make the former principal the new math director! I am thrilled for Peter Sykes but see the dance of the lemons perpetuate itself in the elevation of poor principals into administration positions! First ###### and now #######. Shame on those who make the choices!
To the previous poster: Both of the principals that became Unit B Directors had one year left on their contracts. FYI: The now-deposed Normandin principal will have to join the NBEA! I welcome her as a member.
I am thrilled at all the successes we have had at the High School. Just ask Mr. Kulak to publish how many students were accepted to Colleges and Universities this year, how much money was awarded in scholarship monies, the number of AP courses we were able to offer- and all of this without the help of the UIA, Ed Roundatble, or MSTI. Congratulations graduates and best wishes for the class of 2013!
Dieing to see posts after today's spin. What a crock. No issues at Normandin? Leaving because Shea asked? Help more children? Don't try to teach my students please. Feedback on observations, constructive feedback that is, no scolding as I've wittnessed. Department chair seems to be a dumping ground.
It is my hope that Dr. Shea will now carefully review the RMS principal's past record, to make an educated decision as to whether or not she should be relieved of her duties. There have been too many incidences to count of misconduct, imcompetency, and unprofessionalism with this administrator over the last four years to dismiss this consideration out of hand. It would appear that Dr. Shea is considering the correct decision to make change systemically in the district, which is sorely needed.
To Last Anonymous post...sorry, my mistake if Mike Shea does not have a doctorate. I was under the assumption that superintendents had to have one in order to assume that position.
Dennis Winn did say Dance of the Lemons....he meant the crappy teachers keep changing schools. He did not understand that crappy principals made them dance off!
26 comments:
My sources have confirmed that the watchdog is correct. Peter Sykes is the new principal of Keith and Normandin will have a new principal by September. Congratulations to all.
Congratulations to Mr. Sykes.
I hope that the principal who is placed or hired for Normandin "plays" no favorites, has no family member working there, and has the strength and vision to make some IMMEDIATE changes. The fact is that the now 7th and 8th grade students will be ready to challenge the new principal in every way, shape, and form. They have learned that disrespectful language and actions have no consequences, thus constant and unsafe disruptions will continue to occur in the classroom, hallway, cafeteria, etc. I hope that the new principal will encourage and initiate professional communication with ALL staff without the fear of retribution, bullying, humiliation, and blame.
I hope that all these above comments regarding changes in principal positions are true and that we hear these facts SOON. THANK YOU
Those expecting change from the outside will almost always be disappointed. Successful revolutions begin from within. For years teachers at certain schools allowed themselves to be treated the way they were. Yes, that is correct. You allowed it and your silence encouraged it. Your excuses for not speaking up for yourselves protected the status qou of oppression and fear. Some of you even joined forces with the oppressors in hopes if being left alone, what did it get you?
im quite certain that, now that they got what they wanted, the loud blog mouths will be singing odes to joy and spinning less rumours and insults. But i wont hold my breath, just in case.
Whenever I see the phrase "Open line," I'm tempted to channel Stan Lipp. That was back before WBSM turned to "radio hugs."
Congratulations to the small number of Normandin staffers that successfully achieved regime change at their school.
Unfortunately, Roosevelt remains as a troubled building. Maybe they could send DF to the high school in the vacant housemaster opening. This was done 4 years ago to a sitting principal at Keith.
What about Roosevelt??!!! 2 down, 1 to go! If central administration saw fit to get rid of the principal of Normandin, then it can't be too far of a stretch to get rid of the one at RMS.
Thoughts? Comments against the usual suspects get approved. Comments calling out the libelous on their rumor baiting don't.
To the previous post: I guess you just can't handle the truth.
The time has come for every teacher to stand up for themselves. You don't have to suffer in silence. It's your right to expect to be treated fairly. Unite!
They have not gotten rid of Bonneau, I was told that she will hold the math director position and I honestly feel that she is qualified for that position. She was to soft in the area of disicipline and that was Normandins downfall.
Why do we need a problematic person at the high school. We already get All the problematic students! A middle school principal is a principal. That position is a much higher step than a Housemaster. No matter what the posting of the job says, a housemaster is a dean of discipline. They have precious little time to enter classrooms for instructional purposes or to mentor teachers. I'm sure the new housemaster will figure that out soon enough. I can't wait to see these poor folk do 60 teacher evaluations each plus paraprofessionals and custodians plus keep up with the disciplinary issues.
It is sad to always see how many negative comments such as, "We already get All the problematic students!" at the high school, are made by teachers. In a perfect world maybe All the students will be perfect, but we don't live in a perfect world. I wonder what those problematic kids have to say about some of the teachers they have. What ever happen to empathy towards these kids. And where do they belong? I believe that if we don't take care of these kids they will end up with a horrible life and perhaps in jail. It is cheaper to educate them, then to support them in prison. Maybe NBPS needs to do a better job putting reall good programs in place with qualify people to do the job and help these kids out. After all they too have the right to be educated in a free public school system. I do have those kids in my classroom as well, I agree that they sometimes interrupt my instruction and other kids in my room suffer. However, I contact the parents right away and make them aware and responsible for their child's behavior. For the most part, my parents are very cooperative and we work as a team. Keeping the parents involved is the key as well as having a principal that can support you and work with the child.
The issue of problematic kids and the loss of instructional time IS THE ISSUE. A student that doesn't meet the standard should NOT be promoted. When the cream of the crop is steered to Voc due to problems at the high school that is the problem! Stop blaming teachers.
NBPS are bring it intructional leaders (which is another word for coaches) back to our schools. I hope that this time they will work in the classroom to help students and give teachers ideas on intruction. Instead of becoming helpers for the principals. When coaches were around they hardly came into my classroom. I was given a schedule with the time and date for them to come in but most of the time they would not show up. I am all for improving and helping our students, but I can't stand it when they hire people to do a job and end up something else. Principals need to stop make sure that these coaches work and help teachers. I also want to add something else to my blog. I notice when someone tries to say something positive about students, the person gets attack and even accuse of blaming teachers. I personally also like to read positive things once in a while. And like to think that good change can still happen in our schools. There was an article that Lou posted about a poetry project that some English Language Learners at NBHS worked on and did a good job. There were only four comments written on the blog. I couldn't beleive it. Why is that? I guess is easier to be negative. As teacherrs we need to be united and try to find solutions to the problems, we already know what the problems are. And yes WE can make things change if we learn to listen and respect each other opinions. It is easier to like and go along with someone that thinks like us. However, we could learn more from the ones that think different and at times even gets us mad with their way of thinking. As long as we can learn how to take each other differences and try to come to an agreement that can be helpful. I am not trying to preach, I am trying to learn how to do that myself. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.
It sickens me that they way the administration has solved the Normandin issues is to make the former principal the new math director! I am thrilled for Peter Sykes but see the dance of the lemons perpetuate itself in the elevation of poor principals into administration positions! First ###### and now #######. Shame on those who make the choices!
To the previous poster:
Both of the principals that became Unit B Directors had one year left on their contracts.
FYI: The now-deposed Normandin principal will have to join the NBEA! I welcome her as a member.
Why do we continue to misquote Dennis Winn with the "dance of the lemons"? Dance of the Lemmings!- means following blindly...
I am thrilled at all the successes we have had at the High School. Just ask Mr. Kulak to publish how many students were accepted to Colleges and Universities this year, how much money was awarded in scholarship monies, the number of AP courses we were able to offer- and all of this without the help of the UIA, Ed Roundatble, or MSTI.
Congratulations graduates and best wishes for the class of 2013!
Maybe Jeanne will get to see how the Union helps people who are bullied by administrators...
Dieing to see posts after today's spin. What a crock. No issues at Normandin? Leaving because Shea asked? Help more children? Don't try to teach my students please. Feedback on observations, constructive feedback that is, no scolding as I've wittnessed. Department chair seems to be a dumping ground.
Glad that Sykes was hired for principal of KMS. I only hope that NMS and RMS get the right treatment as well.
It is my hope that Dr. Shea will now carefully review the RMS principal's past record, to make an educated decision as to whether or not she should be relieved of her duties. There have been too many incidences to count of misconduct, imcompetency, and unprofessionalism with this administrator over the last four years to dismiss this consideration out of hand. It would appear that Dr. Shea is considering the correct decision to make change systemically in the district, which is sorely needed.
When did Mike Shea become a doctor?
To Last Anonymous post...sorry, my mistake if Mike Shea does not have a doctorate. I was under the assumption that superintendents had to have one in order to assume that position.
Dennis Winn did say Dance of the Lemons....he meant the crappy teachers keep changing schools. He did not understand that crappy principals made them dance off!
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