Board wants Monifa to step down

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:So tired of every male staff member being referred to by their last name and McKnight not getting the same respect. She's not your friend, and it says a lot about your underlying bias.

That’s on me - I’m the OP. I’ve never posted anything about her before(and don’t tend to follow this level of MCPS politics very closely) but thought this was huge news and was interested in some insight. I meant to include her full name but momentarily blanked on her last name, went to remind myself from the article and hit submit before I updated.

There are perennial posters on here doing it. And within MCPS. It happens even in a quote in the Robbins article:

“ ‘Monifa is taking the stand she didn’t know about Beidleman,’ said a former longtime central office leader who requested anonymity for fear of retaliation by McKnight.”

That’s a direct quote from a central
Office employee- one who probably calls her by her first name. That is her name. It is not sexist to use it- people have used the first name of all of the superintendents. It seems like you’re trying to change the narrative of this VERY concerning case.

Nope. You are wrong. I’m horrified by the allegations and would not be sad to see her - and probably many others - go. But I’d like people to be more aware of their biases or - even just appearances thereof. In that very quote, the person switches to last name for the man.

I don't know. It's reasonable to call someone you work with by their first name, and someone who you don't know as well by their last name.

Read the studies about how much more this done to women. This isn’t about one poster or one quote. Now, let’s move on.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:So tired of every male staff member being referred to by their last name and McKnight not getting the same respect. She's not your friend, and it says a lot about your underlying bias.

That’s on me - I’m the OP. I’ve never posted anything about her before(and don’t tend to follow this level of MCPS politics very closely) but thought this was huge news and was interested in some insight. I meant to include her full name but momentarily blanked on her last name, went to remind myself from the article and hit submit before I updated.

There are perennial posters on here doing it. And within MCPS. It happens even in a quote in the Robbins article:

“ ‘Monifa is taking the stand she didn’t know about Beidleman,’ said a former longtime central office leader who requested anonymity for fear of retaliation by McKnight.”

That’s a direct quote from a central
Office employee- one who probably calls her by her first name. That is her name. It is not sexist to use it- people have used the first name of all of the superintendents. It seems like you’re trying to change the narrative of this VERY concerning case.

Nope. You are wrong. I’m horrified by the allegations and would not be sad to see her - and probably many others - go. But I’d like people to be more aware of their biases or - even just appearances thereof. In that very quote, the person switches to last name for the man.

I don't know. It's reasonable to call someone you work with by their first name, and someone who you don't know as well by their last name.

+1 I work in government and many of the high level people I work with insist on being called by their first names. It is how they sign their emails to me.

If.you have never met a public official it is weird to call them by their first name. But if you work directly for them that seems totally normal to me. Making an issue out of it almost makes it seem like you think names like Monifa are bad? It's bizarre.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So tired of every male staff member being referred to by their last name and McKnight not getting the same respect. She's not your friend, and it says a lot about your underlying bias.

That’s on me - I’m the OP. I’ve never posted anything about her before(and don’t tend to follow this level of MCPS politics very closely) but thought this was huge news and was interested in some insight. I meant to include her full name but momentarily blanked on her last name, went to remind myself from the article and hit submit before I updated.

There are perennial posters on here doing it. And within MCPS. It happens even in a quote in the Robbins article:

“ ‘Monifa is taking the stand she didn’t know about Beidleman,’ said a former longtime central office leader who requested anonymity for fear of retaliation by McKnight.”

That’s a direct quote from a central
Office employee- one who probably calls her by her first name. That is her name. It is not sexist to use it- people have used the first name of all of the superintendents. It seems like you’re trying to change the narrative of this VERY concerning case.

Nope. You are wrong. I’m horrified by the allegations and would not be sad to see her - and probably many others - go. But I’d like people to be more aware of their biases or - even just appearances thereof. In that very quote, the person switches to last name for the man.

I don't know. It's reasonable to call someone you work with by their first name, and someone who you don't know as well by their last name.

Read the studies about how much more this done to women. This isn’t about one poster or one quote. Now, let’s move on.

You could have "moved on" by letting it go but you need to have the last word.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So tired of every male staff member being referred to by their last name and McKnight not getting the same respect. She's not your friend, and it says a lot about your underlying bias.

That’s on me - I’m the OP. I’ve never posted anything about her before(and don’t tend to follow this level of MCPS politics very closely) but thought this was huge news and was interested in some insight. I meant to include her full name but momentarily blanked on her last name, went to remind myself from the article and hit submit before I updated.

There are perennial posters on here doing it. And within MCPS. It happens even in a quote in the Robbins article:

“ ‘Monifa is taking the stand she didn’t know about Beidleman,’ said a former longtime central office leader who requested anonymity for fear of retaliation by McKnight.”

That’s a direct quote from a central
Office employee- one who probably calls her by her first name. That is her name. It is not sexist to use it- people have used the first name of all of the superintendents. It seems like you’re trying to change the narrative of this VERY concerning case.

Nope. You are wrong. I’m horrified by the allegations and would not be sad to see her - and probably many others - go. But I’d like people to be more aware of their biases or - even just appearances thereof. In that very quote, the person switches to last name for the man.

I don't know. It's reasonable to call someone you work with by their first name, and someone who you don't know as well by their last name.

+1 I work in government and many of the high level people I work with insist on being called by their first names. It is how they sign their emails to me.

If.you have never met a public official it is weird to call them by their first name. But if you work directly for them that seems totally normal to me. Making an issue out of it almost makes it seem like you think names like Monifa are bad? It's bizarre.

You’re far more transparent than you think.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So tired of every male staff member being referred to by their last name and McKnight not getting the same respect. She's not your friend, and it says a lot about your underlying bias.

That’s on me - I’m the OP. I’ve never posted anything about her before(and don’t tend to follow this level of MCPS politics very closely) but thought this was huge news and was interested in some insight. I meant to include her full name but momentarily blanked on her last name, went to remind myself from the article and hit submit before I updated.

There are perennial posters on here doing it. And within MCPS. It happens even in a quote in the Robbins article:

“ ‘Monifa is taking the stand she didn’t know about Beidleman,’ said a former longtime central office leader who requested anonymity for fear of retaliation by McKnight.”

That’s a direct quote from a central
Office employee- one who probably calls her by her first name. That is her name. It is not sexist to use it- people have used the first name of all of the superintendents. It seems like you’re trying to change the narrative of this VERY concerning case.

Nope. You are wrong. I’m horrified by the allegations and would not be sad to see her - and probably many others - go. But I’d like people to be more aware of their biases or - even just appearances thereof. In that very quote, the person switches to last name for the man.

I don't know. It's reasonable to call someone you work with by their first name, and someone who you don't know as well by their last name.

Read the studies about how much more this done to women. This isn’t about one poster or one quote. Now, let’s move on.

You could have "moved on" by letting it go but you need to have the last word.

+1 It’s weird. People in central office call her Monifa- just like she likes. There’s no conspiracy except in this thread.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think it's rude to call her or an educator by their first name, however, our principal signs everything with their first name only. I think its really unprofessional.

It’s not unprofessional. They are colleagues. The title is for public use and mostly for the kids in order to establish a level of authority and professionalism between them.

[Anonymous]

I'd like to know how much the board knew about all the issues and why haven't they done anything sooner if they knew and how could they not know?

[Anonymous]

WELL

ABOUT

TIME

!!!


Since when do we let off the hook those who let sexual harassers off the hook?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'd like to know how much the board knew about all the issues and why haven't they done anything sooner if they knew and how could they not know?

Building their case. Giving plenty of rope (although, given the race of the protagonists, I apologize for the unintended innuendo).
It looks like they have additional information on the Beidleman case.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So tired of every male staff member being referred to by their last name and McKnight not getting the same respect. She's not your friend, and it says a lot about your underlying bias.

That’s on me - I’m the OP. I’ve never posted anything about her before(and don’t tend to follow this level of MCPS politics very closely) but thought this was huge news and was interested in some insight. I meant to include her full name but momentarily blanked on her last name, went to remind myself from the article and hit submit before I updated.

There are perennial posters on here doing it. And within MCPS. It happens even in a quote in the Robbins article:

“ ‘Monifa is taking the stand she didn’t know about Beidleman,’ said a former longtime central office leader who requested anonymity for fear of retaliation by McKnight.”

That’s a direct quote from a central
Office employee- one who probably calls her by her first name. That is her name. It is not sexist to use it- people have used the first name of all of the superintendents. It seems like you’re trying to change the narrative of this VERY concerning case.

Nope. You are wrong. I’m horrified by the allegations and would not be sad to see her - and probably many others - go. But I’d like people to be more aware of their biases or - even just appearances thereof. In that very quote, the person switches to last name for the man.

I don't know. It's reasonable to call someone you work with by their first name, and someone who you don't know as well by their last name.

Read the studies about how much more this done to women. This isn’t about one poster or one quote. Now, let’s move on.

Whole all of this is true it doesn’t stop the fact that she committed possible crimes and malfeasance

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:So tired of every male staff member being referred to by their last name and McKnight not getting the same respect. She's not your friend, and it says a lot about your underlying bias.

That’s on me - I’m the OP. I’ve never posted anything about her before(and don’t tend to follow this level of MCPS politics very closely) but thought this was huge news and was interested in some insight. I meant to include her full name but momentarily blanked on her last name, went to remind myself from the article and hit submit before I updated.

There are perennial posters on here doing it. And within MCPS. It happens even in a quote in the Robbins article:

“ ‘Monifa is taking the stand she didn’t know about Beidleman,’ said a former longtime central office leader who requested anonymity for fear of retaliation by McKnight.”

That’s a direct quote from a central
Office employee- one who probably calls her by her first name. That is her name. It is not sexist to use it- people have used the first name of all of the superintendents. It seems like you’re trying to change the narrative of this VERY concerning case.

Nope. You are wrong. I’m horrified by the allegations and would not be sad to see her - and probably many others - go. But I’d like people to be more aware of their biases or - even just appearances thereof. In that very quote, the person switches to last name for the man.

I don't know. It's reasonable to call someone you work with by their first name, and someone who you don't know as well by their last name.

+1 I work in government and many of the high level people I work with insist on being called by their first names. It is how they sign their emails to me.

If.you have never met a public official it is weird to call them by their first name. But if you work directly for them that seems totally normal to me. Making an issue out of it almost makes it seem like you think names like Monifa are bad? It's bizarre.

You’re far more transparent than you think.

Who do you think I am? Do tell.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think it's rude to call her or an educator by their first name, however, our principal signs everything with their first name only. I think its really unprofessional.

Josh Starr insisted he be called Josh

[Anonymous]

Holy crap. So Beidleman lit the match that burned McKnight to the ground. His memo of complaints basically called Monifa out for being a hypocrite. Daaaamn!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Holy crap. So Beidleman lit the match that burned McKnight to the ground. His memo of complaints basically called Monifa out for being a hypocrite. Daaaamn!

Why did he not respond to the OIG's questions?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think it's rude to call her or an educator by their first name, however, our principal signs everything with their first name only. I think its really unprofessional.

Why? I’m a teacher and I prefer using my first name as much as possible even though I have a doctorate. I wish the students could use first names of staff as well like some private schools do. Respect has nothing to do with what you are called.