Comments on: SPS Celebrates Several South-End Teachers

By: Tom A.

Tom A. — Thu, 14 May 2009 05:13:26 +0000

The teachers are like the canary in the mine – if the canary died then the mine wasn’t safe. In our neighborhoods the teachers are a large part of our children’s future, if we lose them then we lose a great opportunity. When I started the Safer Streets for South Seattle Initiative one of the local Vice-Presidents commented they had a difficult time recruiting teachers into the southend. Not sure what we can do to help out the school district but we can’t afford to lose good teachers. Perhaps some of the money targeted for the Youth Gang Initiative could be allocated to Seattle Public Schools.

TLP – that is a great quote

Amber, thanks for posting this article.

It is sad people just skimmed over this posting.

Saw the story below on the news tonight and thought I’d share.

http://www.king5.com/localnews/stories/NW_051309WAB-seattle-school-layoffs-LJ.206d03a6.html

By: editor

editor — Thu, 14 May 2009 03:31:11 +0000

“Smile, make eye contact, and be the adult, even when they’re bigger than you are.”

Love that.

By: tlp

tlp — Thu, 14 May 2009 03:28:36 +0000

SSSL – You’re right, we all should be thanking our great teachers. I know Joe Olegario, and he is one of the best. Funny, committed, and willing to go the extra step for his kids. And he has given me great tips on how to interact with the middle school aged group ( I live by Aki Kurose), especially when they’re full of sass and vinegar. Smile, make eye contact, and be the adult, even when they’re bigger than you are.

By: SouthSeattleScarlettLetter

SouthSeattleScarlettLetter — Thu, 14 May 2009 01:26:46 +0000

Just curious, has anyone read this story or does anyone know these teachers? They are the real heros in our neighborhoods. I’m continuing to post to this story in the event someone takes the time to read it.

SSSL

By: SouthSeattleScarlettLetter

SouthSeattleScarlettLetter — Wed, 13 May 2009 16:13:58 +0000

Not sure if anyone saw the news today but apparently Seattle Schools are going to be laying off upwards of 170 teachers. This will probably impact the SE community. I hope we get vocal about the reductions.

SSSL

By: SouthSeattleScarlettLetter

SouthSeattleScarlettLetter — Tue, 12 May 2009 06:11:36 +0000

I look at all the comments on violence and had to wonder why nobody acknowledged the teachers who are being recognized for helping a difference in our neighborhoods. They do it not for the money, because there isn’t any, they do it because they care for our children.

It is really sad many of us didn’t acknowledge these teachers and thank them for doing such a great job.

So, to all the teachers out there………..thank you. You are the ones on the battle lines making a difference in our community. We need you and our children need you.

Regards,

SSSL