07-12-2009, 03:50 PM
Curious,
Thank you for your input to this conversation as well. We can only come to a solution when we have many sides to a story before us. With the same respect you have shown me, I reply in kind. I understand pressure very well. I think it is unfortunate that teachers state that they are pressured by the administration. My contention is that if enough teachers stand by their principles, even if it means getting a letter in your file, the administration will see that 100 letters may be from the lack of leadership versus teachers not doing their jobs.
I wish to clearify a previous post. There are many redeeming things going on in the district. The teachers in the GAP were absoulutely amazing to my child. The principle, Nicole Fishman, at Jefferson, is a princess among women. With the teachers out of my post, I will say I have a hard time sending my children to Waukegan High School. They continue to tell me they want it, and I grin and bear it, especially when I set foot into that madness during the school year.
I hope we as a community can not become complacent with the madness in those halls. I hope teachers can rise up to the occasion and demand enough is enough. It starts with courage to not let your principles being trampled by a threat of a letter in your file. I know times are tough, they are for everyone. It does not mean we can't be proud of our day at work.
Shawn White
224-381-2834
I am a parent of two students that will be attending Waukegan High, I am included in your statement of ," Don't even get me started on the parents!"
Thank you for your input to this conversation as well. We can only come to a solution when we have many sides to a story before us. With the same respect you have shown me, I reply in kind. I understand pressure very well. I think it is unfortunate that teachers state that they are pressured by the administration. My contention is that if enough teachers stand by their principles, even if it means getting a letter in your file, the administration will see that 100 letters may be from the lack of leadership versus teachers not doing their jobs.
I wish to clearify a previous post. There are many redeeming things going on in the district. The teachers in the GAP were absoulutely amazing to my child. The principle, Nicole Fishman, at Jefferson, is a princess among women. With the teachers out of my post, I will say I have a hard time sending my children to Waukegan High School. They continue to tell me they want it, and I grin and bear it, especially when I set foot into that madness during the school year.
I hope we as a community can not become complacent with the madness in those halls. I hope teachers can rise up to the occasion and demand enough is enough. It starts with courage to not let your principles being trampled by a threat of a letter in your file. I know times are tough, they are for everyone. It does not mean we can't be proud of our day at work.
Shawn White
224-381-2834
I am a parent of two students that will be attending Waukegan High, I am included in your statement of ," Don't even get me started on the parents!"