After trying to keep up with school teams and visiting other schools in the district (whew very tiring too) to support the programs, I observed several areas of two schools in particular that were very unhealthy. After checking and being informed from students and families they tried to get something done I thought I could do the same. One school was the Paxton School. There was a whole wall of student lockers in nearly ankle deep water days after a rain. Students were forced to walk in these puddles to get to lockers and some classes. The principle promised it was going to be fixed soon. Next season it was the same way. A call to anderson twice resulted in no return phone call. A letter about the problem was left for her at her office resulting in no response as well. make any excuse. She failed there. By the way. Im told the new addition was built and now the kids call the locker wall Lake Anderson when it rains.
I observed a teacher using a few words towards three students in front of freeport high last year. I cant say I blame her but, IM not a teacher. Teachers should use more restraint under any circumstances. When I phoned the principle I was advised they were aware of the problem but tenure carries more weight and not to hold my breath. At last! Somone honest!!!!
In regards to andersons employment history, so what. its common place to see people climb a ladder during a carreer. I encourage everyone to do that if that is their goal.
And yes I completely disagree with the school grading system. Spending week after week preparing students for a test that grades the school is a jaded grading system. anderson acts as if she is responsible for the "a" school ratings. As I said before, she didnt design it but she sure enjoys the ride.
Now, your comment on Hutchinsons promise of an open door policy, to return phone calls and work like a team. You think those goals are secretary qualities. Then you relate that these are management techinques and not educational strategies. Anderson has every opportunity to advertise. Where is she? and when she does, will people verify and validate her claims? Not as long as we have a-rated skools!
Well, I remember anderson saying these very same things when she ran.
A-school based on jaded scoring? Not returnng calls? Childrens health ignored? Cussing teachers?
All provable? Unfortunately not. Was I the only to experience this? I dont think so. Could she have delegated responsibility? Of course! Is she known for that among her peers? Nope.
Re elected? Most probably. My vote? No.
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