tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post5021601006648502826..comments2023-05-13T05:23:59.328-04:00Comments on New Bedford Educators Association: A Message from Chris CotterNBEAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04258299270468062184noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-49702403453067266862017-12-14T20:52:14.416-05:002017-12-14T20:52:14.416-05:00How about placing teachers on the Superintendent S...How about placing teachers on the Superintendent Search Committee from the High School, Middle School, and Elementary Schools who have shown the highest levels of SGP student growth over time. The reasoning behind adding these teachers to the committee is to test and quiz a potential new hire on pedagogy, pedagogy that works. One of the issues with the current Superintendent is that she is inexperience on how to run a classroom, along with many Principals, but yet each is highly critical teachers, especially those that show good to excellent results. This type of criticism erodes peer to peer camaraderie and becomes a huge problem with retention. The district needs a Superintendent that truly listens to the teachers, not just Principals. As has been shown over the past four years, adversarial relationships don't work. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-21351461509267980402017-12-10T16:44:40.338-05:002017-12-10T16:44:40.338-05:00Yes, she did. I don't think this was the only ...Yes, she did. I don't think this was the only place where your sentiments may be acknowledged.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-20011718904553729912017-12-07T20:22:56.793-05:002017-12-07T20:22:56.793-05:00I'm still retiring even though Durkin is going...I'm still retiring even though Durkin is going. I am exhausted and no longer want to teach. She accomplished what she set out to do, I dislike teaching now. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-18625186264840337822017-12-04T19:18:26.178-05:002017-12-04T19:18:26.178-05:00I think she announced her departure early to try a...I think she announced her departure early to try and curb the premature retirement numbers in her final year here. Some may rethink retirement this SY now that she won't be here in 2018-2019. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-48759125961744903482017-12-02T13:54:13.067-05:002017-12-02T13:54:13.067-05:00Chris, can we begin the search now for a Durkin re...Chris, can we begin the search now for a Durkin replacement? Why wait any longer? Lets get the ball rolling ASAP. The quicker a replacement is announced, meaning before the end of the school year, the better retention the district will have going forward. Someone who can address the teacher body before summer vacation. Get someone who is genuinely likable, eager and able to embrace the NB culture, and ready to empower teachers with natural energy, not a teacher's appraisal form. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-75058853015305503752017-11-23T22:39:12.102-05:002017-11-23T22:39:12.102-05:00Thank you Mr. Cotter! You are truly our hero , we ...Thank you Mr. Cotter! You are truly our hero , we need more people like you to support us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6216819897332534116.post-69742127510488835872017-11-23T09:39:10.987-05:002017-11-23T09:39:10.987-05:00What a wonderful message. Thank you Dear Officer C...What a wonderful message. Thank you Dear Officer Cotter. A Happy Thanksgiving to you sir! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com