tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post3642071669610935265..comments2023-05-13T05:23:59.328-04:00Comments on New Bedford Educators Association: Share your thoughtsNBEAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04258299270468062184noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-66826734852588148342014-06-14T11:20:05.042-04:002014-06-14T11:20:05.042-04:00What is the mayor doing about the violence in NB? ...What is the mayor doing about the violence in NB? The Golden Greek, I live a block from this place! I'm surprised that he is not blaming the teachers for this too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-88691861920522683452014-06-13T21:34:17.473-04:002014-06-13T21:34:17.473-04:00Durkin's policy-don't' report it-don&#...Durkin's policy-don't' report it-don't record it. That way the pubic doesn't know what is really happening. Parents-if you are in fear of your child's lives-stand up to this witch!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-752454225500341672014-06-13T10:52:03.526-04:002014-06-13T10:52:03.526-04:00So lets start doing what happens to teachers --- h...So lets start doing what happens to teachers --- hold people accountable for unfair data ---- On Durkins watch --- NBHS turned Level 4 , Parker has turned Level 5 , and guaranteed more will be coming . First year --- was it worth 180k ? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-37838518299575591912014-06-12T20:26:28.349-04:002014-06-12T20:26:28.349-04:00Blog, Facebook page coming ....email NBparents4sch...Blog, Facebook page coming ....email NBparents4schools@aol.com---- teachers , parents , community members ---- this is the venue to take without fear and intimidation Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-83802491744200136352014-06-12T19:24:36.408-04:002014-06-12T19:24:36.408-04:00In my school our great leader decided to non-renew...In my school our great leader decided to non-renew a teacher - a really hard working dedicated teacher- the slot is already promised to our principals friend from another school.<br />oh yes side note the teachers husband has a terminal illness- happy summer vacation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-57767413631555501172014-06-11T13:59:05.700-04:002014-06-11T13:59:05.700-04:00Sarah.... I hope you will be attending college as ...Sarah.... I hope you will be attending college as a education major. That way you can come back to NB and show us how it's done!!!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-13141001226591638812014-06-11T09:50:15.018-04:002014-06-11T09:50:15.018-04:00Sarah Hope has her own agenda. Here is a comment s...Sarah Hope has her own agenda. Here is a comment she posted on her facebook page.<br /><br />Sarah Hope<br />February 12<br />I am getting so sick of the ignorance that is passed around this school system. Some of these teachers need to stop complaining and do their job. Every argument I've heard against Dr. Durkin, is extremely fallacious, one-sided, and biased. Posted a comment sharing my opinion anonymously, and people are denying the fact that it's a student. I know it's crazy how well i articulate compared to the "great" teachers of New Bedford High School.<br />1310<br /><br />• 13 people like this.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-3793198390965073322014-06-11T06:30:51.993-04:002014-06-11T06:30:51.993-04:00Sarah Elizabeth Hope If you think this administrat...Sarah Elizabeth Hope If you think this administration cares about YOU more than your teachers do there is much for you to learn. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-57352617280779692242014-06-10T23:45:41.587-04:002014-06-10T23:45:41.587-04:00Heard principals know the June 1st openings and ar...Heard principals know the June 1st openings and are making sure their friends get to stay at their schools,they know how to get around the contract.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-10739673378852996362014-06-10T19:03:00.102-04:002014-06-10T19:03:00.102-04:00Another school shooting ... and the violence in ou...Another school shooting ... and the violence in our city and its schools rises exponentially from week to week. I am scared for my students, colleagues and myself and ashamed to work in a school system that refuses to acknowledge such a serious societal breakdown in behavior. Dr. Durkin, Mayor Mitchell and SC - for the love of God please wake up before New Bedford becomes the next "Oregon", "Newtown" or "Columbine" .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-78620142560218167632014-06-10T12:02:42.580-04:002014-06-10T12:02:42.580-04:00The Commissioner of Education is a big fraud. He s...The Commissioner of Education is a big fraud. He should be down here speaking to us who are living this nightmare under the infamous Pia Durkin. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-80027178659952658152014-06-10T11:56:57.385-04:002014-06-10T11:56:57.385-04:00And plenty of fights at the high school, but they ...And plenty of fights at the high school, but they are swept under the rug. Nobody comes when we call for assistance, anyway. Everything falls on our shoulders including things we have no control over. Respect is lacking on every level!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-90676403429271497752014-06-10T06:32:52.517-04:002014-06-10T06:32:52.517-04:00No supplies, no books, no decent tech or furniture...No supplies, no books, no decent tech or furniture, no field trip $..but TESTS we have TESTS! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-23332491891832973722014-06-09T21:24:19.500-04:002014-06-09T21:24:19.500-04:00Farrell is principal of Normandin, listed on one o...Farrell is principal of Normandin, listed on one of the many SchoolSpring listings for ASST. principals at Normandin... the school that no subs want to go to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-27607756979641381142014-06-09T19:08:43.273-04:002014-06-09T19:08:43.273-04:00I hope each School Committee members' evaluati...I hope each School Committee members' evaluative report on Pia Durkin will be published to this site. After all it is suppose to be public knowledge. Let's post them for all to see!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-54266948851297956252014-06-09T12:18:49.393-04:002014-06-09T12:18:49.393-04:00Why is it that we must apply for positions through...Why is it that we must apply for positions through School Spring? Are the HR people unable to keep up with the many applications? Nationwide searches seem to be a must now a days except if you are part of the posse.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-17243781762486551062014-06-09T12:07:15.832-04:002014-06-09T12:07:15.832-04:00He did and word is he is naming the former Princip...He did and word is he is naming the former Principals daughter as his new VP.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-60237541062898183282014-06-09T12:00:55.081-04:002014-06-09T12:00:55.081-04:00It really angers me that Pia Durkin uses teachers ...It really angers me that Pia Durkin uses teachers as pawns to divide and conquer. She is violating our contract while granting special privileges to her disciples. The rest are hung out to dry. It is time to move on. NBPS is not a safe and healthy environment for teachers or students. My school is a chaotic mess. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-32217924725031189092014-06-09T11:55:45.353-04:002014-06-09T11:55:45.353-04:00I feel the mayor and SC are intimidated by Durkin....I feel the mayor and SC are intimidated by Durkin. She is a vindictive woman, and if they cross her, she will retaliate. Durkin is always reminding them that she has receivership. If you'll notice, they are always in agreement with her requests. How do you respect leaders without a backbone, integrity, have shady pasts, and self-serving motives? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-64374704832779753532014-06-09T11:50:06.845-04:002014-06-09T11:50:06.845-04:00Another two teachers wee assaulted at the high sch...Another two teachers wee assaulted at the high school on Friday by a student that should have been in class but was roaming the hall. Teachers are being to to F-off for asking students where they belong. Seniors are gone! They left a great example of leadership for the others to follow. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-86296186233113069922014-06-09T11:28:15.610-04:002014-06-09T11:28:15.610-04:00i think one of the VPs got the principalship.i think one of the VPs got the principalship.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-66072522587457682962014-06-09T10:23:21.083-04:002014-06-09T10:23:21.083-04:00Does anyone know who is the new Principal at Norma...Does anyone know who is the new Principal at Normandin? I heard it was a former Principal's daughterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-63926687725737676592014-06-09T09:34:42.130-04:002014-06-09T09:34:42.130-04:00I was hoping for one of those administrative posit...I was hoping for one of those administrative positions, possibly the position of Administrator-at-Large. My job should have goals that are high but impossible to measure. I would also like to work from home 3 or 4 days per week with occasional visits to one or more schools just to keep everyone on their toes. I'll need 4 weeks vacation and $100,000...and direct deposit of course.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449109026338145905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-75227676143393406692014-06-08T11:36:13.447-04:002014-06-08T11:36:13.447-04:00Dr. Durkin is nothing more than a hatchet woman hi...Dr. Durkin is nothing more than a hatchet woman hired by Mayor Mitchell, Mitchell Chester and the SC to "gut" the system in an effort to save money. The NBPS saves $ hiring newbies. The state saves $ on the other end as earlier retirements mean less $ going out in pensions. The SC doesn't stand to gain monetarily. Their gain, if any, would come as a direct result of the "turnaround" outcome. In other words, if test scores increase, regardless of whether it is by 40% or not, they gain by looking good in the taxpayers eyes. This results in positive #s at the polls during election time. The City Council does not gain monetarily or popularity wise. Consequently, their words and actions thus far have been directly tied to the interests of NB students and families. They are true public servants acting as catalysts for positive change in our city and we are very fortunate to have them in office. Moral of the story .... $ is the root of all ....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-191014011475228092014-06-08T09:43:52.005-04:002014-06-08T09:43:52.005-04:00Pia puts her hands on the students..fire her!Pia puts her hands on the students..fire her!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com