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Privileged White Politics And Walton County

Kaydence avatar
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I'm going to preface this post with the fact I have never personally run for public office and don't intend to. Why? Well for several reasons actually, the most obvious being that I have a past. It's not very colorful really, a few run ins with law enforcement as a teenager (being in the wrong place at the wrong time) or the very scandalous "runaway" tag that I got for thinking I knew better how to manage my life than my parents did, a couple bogus arrests by some of Walton Counties old guard, where the charges were dismissed and an event that forever changed my life but one I was in no way responsible for. For those who ignored the facts, it DID NOT involve my child or myself, so you can quit telling that lie but it had a profound effect on my marriage.

Running for public office would have meant exposing myself and my daughter once again to public scrutiny (all the scum rises to the top when you run for office) and I just felt and still feel today that my personal life and that of my daughters is my business. I can't change the past but I can learn from the mistakes I've made and move forward. I can also be involved in my government without holding a political office and people are free to talk all the :poop: they want but it doesn't change the facts or how people can and will distort them, especially when you advocate against most of the current elected officials in this County. I also can't be bought. I've been so poor I didn't know where my next meal was coming from or how I was going to pay the electric bill but I refuse to sell my soul to the devils I advocate against.

With that said...In 2014 Walton County elected a man I thought was less than desireable, again for several reasons. Namely, he is part of the privileged white political group who currently hold seats or positions in Walton County. I'm also against privatizing public education. Betty Devos is the worst thing that could and has happened to public Education and under the current regime in Walton County that may only get worse. I don't believe public taxpayer dollars should fund private education.

The Rader Group with whom this man was/is also employed in my opinion has very questionable hiring practices, remember the drunk principal who drove himself right off the Clyde B Wells Bridge and kept his job? Yet their website boasts "Our team provides expertise in charter school development and renewal, curriculum development, budgeting, fiscal operations, facilities, charter school board support, human resources and financial management". But, wasn't the Academy on LoveJoy Road raided by the feds in 2016? Yes, of course...www.nwfdailynews.com/news/20160712/fbi-executes-search-warrant-at-fwb-school-for-at-risk-students. No follow up on that story, it just seemed to disappear much like the Luverne Camacho estate case did and C. Jones ended up being the proud owner of that property and poor Camacho's son, who the white privileged board member said was "nothing but a drug addict, always in trouble (minor issues) with the law" ended up with nothing.

I digress...back to the Rader Group. They also boast of quite the success rate with at risk and troubled teens, some of the most vulnerable among us.

Hmm really? Is that why a 21 year old ESE student at Okaloosa DJJ is pregnant after a long term affair with a grown man who should have known better and was charged by his teaching certifications to act responsibly, left his wife and 3 small children but still holds an elected officials seat in Walton County??

AG Status, money and white privilege can't buy your backside out of the fine mess you've gotten yourself into this time Jr. Hopefully the citizens of Walton County won't be fooled again next election either.

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Kaydence avatar
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#27
This one from NWFL Daily news doesn't mention height so my guess is the first is a typo.


ACHILLE STEVE ROGERS
Booking Number: 87524
Booking on: 3/30/2017
County: Walton
Date of Birth: 10/15/1947
Gender: M
Race: W
Charges
  • Violation Description: Lewd Lasc Molest Offender >18 Child<12
John G avatar
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#28
I was told that this had been going on for quite some time...like 8 years ago and that other kids complained and nothing was done. Most recently there were complaints made last year.

Comments I've been told were it was mostly inappropriate touching.

Shameful that this was allegedly going on for awhile. If this guy isn't a teacher, what is he doing at the elementary school, interacting with children? Who allowed this?

If complaints were made previously and nothing done, perhaps the past Superintendent has some insight into this as "Complaints being made and nothing done" was fairly common place.

Let's not forget about "Cocaine Teacher" that was on active Felony Probation and employed as a teacher at SoWal H.S.

Perhaps our new Superintendent is taking things more seriously...
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Christini Zambini
#29
Shameful that this was allegedly going on for awhile. If this guy isn't a teacher, what is he doing at the elementary school, interacting with children? Who allowed this?

If complaints were made previously and nothing done, perhaps the past Superintendent has some insight into this as "Complaints being made and nothing done" was fairly common place.

Let's not forget about "Cocaine Teacher" that was on active Felony Probation and employed as a teacher at SoWal H.S.

Perhaps our new Superintendent is taking things more seriously...


His wife is a teacher at Butler. They have had after school art classes at their home for years and years so this may not be something that happened at Butler, but likely happened to Butler students at their home. He used to teach yoga as part of the art classes. I don't know if he still does--its been at least 12 years since my children attended the art lessons. It's a real shame. His wife is an amazing teacher and person. My kids learned a lot from her.
Beach Lover
#30
Suzanne, this is just my opinion and I mean no offense but I think this is a bad case of supporting party affiliation over character, qualifications, principals and ideas.

People knew he had written any number of bad checks ($1000's of dollars worth) his driving records was a disaster, his teaching credentials had been revoked and he was to have no contact with students but he somehow managed to get them reinstated and there is a felony conviction you cant make heads or tails of because so much of it has been redacted. Some of this stuff came out in public forums when he ran and people voted for him anyway and he wasn't the best qualified for the job, he was just the favorite State Attorney's son and his election was paid for by the republican party.

The Radar Group isn't innocent here either and they are powerful. Betty DeVous , the Koch Brothers, Campanella are all about taking taxpayer money for private education and that's what the Radar Group does. They profit from kids no one else wants or can educate either because of learning disabilities, at risk youth or juvenile delinquents etc. and profit from it. I've literally been in the classroom at Walton Academy and those are some of the roughest, toughest kids you'll ever meet. They have no respect for authority, the assignments I saw and handed out looked like something you would give a kindergarten class, if the kids even bothered to do them. Most didn't. They are angry as hell at having to be there anyway and will strike out at anyone in their path. Did I mention the drugs and cell phones? Or wearing their pants down around their butt cheeks and the girls looking like painted trollops, boobs barley covered and my god the potty mouths.

I'm also concerned with the way Education is headed under the Trump Administration (I know you're a Trump fan, sorry) and there are at least 3 members on our current board who also support voucher schools. I DON'T agree at all with taxpayer dollars supporting private edu. Never have, never will.

Lynda, I really thought you knew Suzanne better than that; I can assure you this lady is not going to base her opinion on any party affiliation. As she clearly stated, she thinks he should resign, how is that supporting him? And frankly, I'm disappointed that you want to use this topic for your political leanings.
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#31
Lynda, I really thought you knew Suzanne better than that; I can assure you this lady is not going to base her opinion on any party affiliation. As she clearly stated, she thinks he should resign, how is that supporting him? And frankly, I'm disappointed that you want to use this topic for your political leanings.


Bill, I didn't say she based her opinion on party affiliation, I said I believe party affiliation is what got him elected not because he was the best person for the job.

I do know Suzanne better than that and I do know she will call a spade a spade if she sees something or knows of something that isn't right regardless of who she voted for or supported.
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#32
And just so you know Bill my comments were directed at corrupt politicians in this county and we all know who they are.

Suzanne has been a tyrant (a good tyrant) in exposing their BS!
Kaydence avatar
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#33
His wife is a teacher at Butler. They have had after school art classes at their home for years and years so this may not be something that happened at Butler, but likely happened to Butler students at their home. He used to teach yoga as part of the art classes. I don't know if he still does--its been at least 12 years since my children attended the art lessons. It's a real shame. His wife is an amazing teacher and person. My kids learned a lot from her.

Teachers are responsible for creating a learning environment in an ethical setting and are charged to do no harm.

Putting children at risk (taking them into your home after school hours) doesn't seem ethical to me and the teacher runs the risk that something could occur that would damage their own reputation and that of the schools.

Moral character requires individuals to act on their moral convictions. Everyday we face a host of moral and ethical issues and it's how we respond to them as individuals that determines our true character.

Obviously in both Mr. Eddins and Mr. Rodgers case something in their moral character is lacking and they see nothing wrong with their repugnant behavior or how it affects not only the reputation of the School System but also the lives of their families and their victims.

I'll grant you at 28 years of age if you see nothing wrong with sleeping with a man old enough to be your father, who is also married with an unsuspecting wife and children at home there is also something lacking in your moral character as well.
Kaydence avatar
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#34
Bill Eddins Jr. COULD NOT and DID NOT pass a comprehensive background check (I suspected that) and should never have been made the Principal at Walton Academy or Okaloosa DJJ

Because of Eddins inability to pass a background check he was also not to have any contact with students but ironically was the Principal and teacher at Walton Academy from 2001 to 2010. During that time he was allegedly having an affair with an AIDE at the Academy. From 2010 to just a few shorts months ago when he was forced to resign from Okaloosa DJJ he was the Director/ Principal and again NOT supposed to have contact with students.

Charlene Anderson was well aware that Eddins failed the background check and the Radar Group's efforts coupled with her efforts, as well as that of other politicos has kept him in positions he should never have been in with our school system.
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#35
Bill Eddins Jr. COULD NOT and DID NOT pass a comprehensive background check (I suspected that) and should never have been made the Principal at Walton Academy or Okaloosa DJJ

Because of Eddins inability to pass a background check he was also not to have any contact with students but ironically was the Principal and teacher at Walton Academy from 2001 to 2010. During that time he was allegedly having an affair with an AIDE at the Academy. From 2010 to just a few shorts months ago when he was forced to resign from Okaloosa DJJ he was the Director/ Principal and again NOT supposed to have contact with students.

Charlene Anderson was well aware that Eddins failed the background check and the Radar Group's efforts coupled with her efforts, as well as that of other politicos has kept him in positions he should never have been in with our school system.

No surprise that the ex-Sup of Schools apparently knew about the failed background. She also should have know about the Cocaine Teacher at South Walton H.S., as she was on Active Felony Probation while employed as a teacher there...

It's not what you know, its WHO you know or WHO you are related to.
Kaydence avatar
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There are 7 other documents that go with the above attachment.

Coy Yates was the Superintendent at the time. But we kept re-cycling the garbage here in Walton County and the Radar Group kept shuffling him around.

Note: The Attorney of Record at the bottom of the page!!!!

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MorningGlory avatar
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Too bad this wasn't read and taken seriously before he was elected! Just saying!
Kaydence avatar
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#39
Too bad this wasn't read and taken seriously before he was elected! Just saying!
Money buys elections in Walton County...not knowledge.
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#40
Money buys elections in Walton County...not knowledge.
True! However, some that I know were not bought. They aren't that low and disgusting! They actually have integrity. I'm just confused as to why they let this slip by them. :-(
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#41
Where is the article in the papers about this?
Kaydence avatar
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#42
Where is the article in the papers about this?


Papers haven't been allowed to report this.

P.S. And it's not because they don't have the info.

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Kaydence avatar
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#43
True! However, some that I know were not bought. They aren't that low and disgusting! They actually have integrity. I'm just confused as to why they let this slip by them. :-(


Let it slip? Oh no hon, that's not what happened. Charlene Anderson knew he could not pass a background check and I'm sure so did Coy Yates. It was obviously ignored by the Radar Group and they kept putting him in positions he should not have been in.

This is what political power will do.

Don't forget the Radar Group receives taxpayer funds as well. Just another reason voucher schools historically fail....money and greed.

Even after his certification were reinstated he still had limitations in regard to handling money and because he couldn't pass a background check was not supposed to be around children. None of those things happened.
John G avatar
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#44
There are 7 other documents that go with the above attachment.

Coy Yates was the Superintendent at the time. But we kept re-cycling the garbage here in Walton County and the Radar Group kept shuffling him around.

Note: The Attorney of Record at the bottom of the page!!!!

View attachment 65638

Yup, its WHO you know...

In this case, Dad.
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#45
With his felony charges was he even eligible to accept the office after he won the election?
Kaydence avatar
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#46
With his felony charges was he even eligible to accept the office after he won the election?


I have not seen the felony documents yet but am told that most of it has been redacted and you can't make heads or tails of what he was convicted of.
John G avatar
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#47
I have not seen the felony documents yet but am told that most of it has been redacted and you can't make heads or tails of what he was convicted of.

Again, all can refer to my prior post...:blink:
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#48
I have not seen the felony documents yet but am told that most of it has been redacted and you can't make heads or tails of what he was convicted of.
That's not the case. There are parts that are sealed, but what isn't sealed is now and was before he was elected, crystal clear!!!
Kaydence avatar
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#49
So @Bob Wells , you didn't like that comment huh? Well there's more...lots more.

1.) Feb 9, 1990 arrested and charged DUI. (reduced to reckless driving) one count open container, one count Improper Tag. Plead NO CONTEST. Adjudicated GUILTY April 11, 1990 and paid fines of $338.50 (Walton County)

2.) June 9, 1990 Applicant counseled or procured another person to commit Aggravated Assault on another person. Arrested and charged with Aggravated Battery (Principal 1st degree) July 19, 1990 the State Attorney's Office announced NO ACTION on the case. The INCIDENT REPORT DOES NOT EXIST. (Walton County)

3.) May 16, 1990 uttered a worthless check in the amount of $19.50 Arrested and charged. PLEAD NO CONTEST. July 13, 1990 the courts withheld adjudication, sentenced him to $61.30 restitution fees. (Walton County)

4.) May 19, 1990 uttered a worthless check in the amount of $21.63. Arrested and Charged. PLEAD NO CONTEST. Dec. 11, 1990 Courts withheld adjudication. Sentenced to $63.63 in restitution fees. (Walton County)

5.) Nov. 3, 1991 uttered a worthless check $15.00. Arrested and charged. PLEAD NO CONTEST. Court withheld adjudication March 2, 1992, sentenced him to $62.00 in restitution fees. (Walton County)

6.) Feb. 24, 1992 was accused of signing a business check for a company from another company in the amount of $3,180.08. Only a worthless check affidavit and an arrest warrant exist.

7.) Dec. 23, 1992 uttered a worthless check in the amount of $77.75. Arrested and charged. PLEAD NO CONTEST. Dec. 15, 1993 sentenced to restitution and fees $94.00

8.) Dec 24, 1992 Uttered a check in the amount $53.51. Arrested and charged with uttering a forged. PLEAD NO CONTEST. Dec. 15, 1993 court sentenced him to $94.00 in restitution fees (Concurrent with Dec. 23, 1992 worthless check disposition)

9.) Jan. 29, 1995 arrested and charged DUI. PLEAD NO CONTEST. April 15, 1995 adjudicated guilty and sentenced to to $525. in fines and fees, one year probation, license suspended for 6 months, 50 hours community service and DUI school.

10.) Oct 12, 1998 arrested and charged DUI. PLEAD NO CONTEST. Jan. 19, 1999 adjudicated guilty and sentenced to $793.00 in fines/fees. 1 year probation, license suspended for 5 years, 10 days in jail. 50 hours Community service and Level 11 DUI School.

11.) On his application for a Florida Educators Certificate dated July 9, 2002 he was asked; "Have you ever been convicted, found guilty, had adjudication withheld, entered a plea of NO CONTEST to a criminal offense other than a minor traffic violation (DUI is NOT a minor traffic violation)?" Applicant failed to acknowledge his July 1990, Dec. 1990, 1991 and 1993 worthless check charges. He also listed his disposition of his 1991 Reckless Driving charge as "adjudication withheld" when in fact he was adjudicated guilty of that charge.

This is PUBLIC INFORMATION and can be obtained from the Florida Department of Education website.

Florida Statutes Violated: Section 1012.56(2)(e) requires that the holder of a Florida Educators Certificate be of good moral character.

Violated Section 1012.56(10)(a)
Violated Section 1012.795(1)(c)
Violated Section 1012.795(1)(e)
Violated Section 1012.795(1)(i)
Violated Section 1012.795(2)

Count 7 - Failed to maintain honesty in all professional dealings
Count 8 - Misrepresented one's own professional qualifications.
Count 9 - Submitted fraudulent information on a document in conjunction with professional activities.

Document executed July 15, 2003 signed by Jim Horne Commissioner of EDU State of Florida
Bob Wells avatar
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#50
Money buys elections in Walton County...not knowledge.
Lynda, that was inadvertent. I don't reapond to you because when folks disagree with you you get mad. There is know common communicating with you. Thanks for pointing it out though.
Kaydence avatar
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#51
Lynda, that was inadvertent. I don't reapond to you because when folks disagree with you you get mad. There is know common communicating with you. Thanks for pointing it out though.


I don't care that you disagree @Bob Wells. Inadvertent is something that happens by chance or accidentally without intent. Historically you always seem to side with the BS and honestly, I think its comical. You do however seem to make up the majority in this county.

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