New TJ principal announced

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Dr. Bonitatibus is getting paid more money and has a lot more responsibility within the same organization for which she was previously employed.

You can use whatever word you want, but in every office in America, that’s a promotion.

She is herself calling the corner desk job as a promotion to save face. Good riddance – at least no one has to hear her GPS nonsense.

It’s still a lot more responsibility and a lot more money. Cry more.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Realistically, what can he to actually improve TJ that is 100% within his control?

It doesn't have to be 100% within his control.

Bonitatibus an effort to try and keep kids from returning to their base schools.
This was probably not in the best interests of most of those students.
A large froshmore class selected by the faculty would mean better students overall.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The best part is in the email they had to make sure to talk of the former failed principals fake promotion to gatehouse! Lmao "following Dr. Ann Bonitatibus' promotion to a central office position."

Here is a better article calling out how awful the previous tj principal was pushing racial quotas causing TJ to fall form #1 in the nation to 14. More info on the new principal and an endorsement from the Republican nominee fellow classmate https://www.fairfaxtimes.com/articles/fcps-selects-tjhsst-alum-michael-mukai-to-be-new-principal/article_675df76c-cee9-11ef-9b2a-ab958f33eb91.html

Letter from gatehouse:

January 9, 2025

Dear FCPS Community,

I am writing today with exciting news regarding the future leadership of TJHSST.

As you know, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) launched a nationwide search for a new principal earlier this fall
After several weeks of extensive and diligent consideration of numerous highly-qualified candidates, we are delighted to share that we have found an exceptional leader - and TJHSST alum - close to home. Michael Mukai has accepted the position and will begin later this month. Mukai has been the principal of West Springfield High School since 2014, and has held a variety of FCPS school-based positions since 1995 when he began his career as a math and science teacher. He has also coached wrestling and volleyball.

In a full circle moment, Mukai was in the very first class of TJHSST when it converted to a magnet STEM school in 1985. He majored in Chemistry at Virginia Tech and he has a Masters of Curriculum and Instruction, Math Education also from Virginia Tech. He has also completed post-master's graduate work in the Sociology of Scientific Knowledge through the Department of Science Technology and Society of Virginia Tech.

During the recruitment process, Mukai impressed all with his passion for TJHSST, his innovative vision for the future, and his track record of elevating academic excellence.

His many accomplishments at WSHS include:

Significant gains in advanced academic access and success which has resulted in gold recognition by the College Board for the AP School Honor Roll.

Increasing the number of students recognized through the National Merit Scholarship program.

Cappies recognitions for theater arts, honor band recognitions, Virginia Music Educators Association recognitions, district, region, and state championships in Virginia High School League athletics and activities.

Thank you for your continued support of FCPS.

Dr. Geovanny Ponce
Chief of Schools

You are spreading RWNJ misinformation.

There are no quotas.

And TJ went from #5 to #14 out of 25,000 schools on the USNWR rankings. It was only #1 twice in the preceding decade.

lol. admissions aim for a predetermined diversity chart, aka race based quotas.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Dr. Bonitatibus is getting paid more money and has a lot more responsibility within the same organization for which she was previously employed.

You can use whatever word you want, but in every office in America, that’s a promotion.

She is herself calling the corner desk job as a promotion to save face. Good riddance – at least no one has to hear her GPS nonsense.

It’s still a lot more responsibility and a lot more money. Cry more.

who cares. bye-bye!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Consider yourself lucky.

He is the best principal in FCPS

Very unfortunate for WSHS.

What silly boosterism. He isn’t the best principal in FCPS, but they obviously see value in appointing a TJ alum when the school’s reputation is suffering.

So what you are saying is that he is leaving some really wonderful people for some really mean ones?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Realistically, what can he to actually improve TJ that is 100% within his control?

He can shift the focus back to STEM academics and recognizing students' merit-based efforts, rather than DEI and woke stuff.

Be really specific in describing exactly how Bonitatibus focused on “DEI and woke stuff” in matters of educational policy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0wJYHnOyJM&t=3s

At about 13:30 Bonitatibus speaks on this subject during the debate about the admissions change.
She cosigns the whole diversity and representation rationale the board presents for it's racial discrimination.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Dr. Bonitatibus is getting paid more money and has a lot more responsibility within the same organization for which she was previously employed.

You can use whatever word you want, but in every office in America, that’s a promotion.

She is herself calling the corner desk job as a promotion to save face. Good riddance – at least no one has to hear her GPS nonsense.

It’s still a lot more responsibility and a lot more money. Cry more.

I think any money spent to get rid of her is money well spent.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Consider yourself lucky.

He is the best principal in FCPS

Very unfortunate for WSHS.

What silly boosterism. He isn’t the best principal in FCPS, but they obviously see value in appointing a TJ alum when the school’s reputation is suffering.

So what you are saying is that he is leaving some really wonderful people for some really mean ones?

Yeah maybe. Or maybe everyone is pissed off by the racism.

Maybe Mukai is beauty that tames the beast.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The best part is in the email they had to make sure to talk of the former failed principals fake promotion to gatehouse! Lmao "following Dr. Ann Bonitatibus' promotion to a central office position."

Here is a better article calling out how awful the previous tj principal was pushing racial quotas causing TJ to fall form #1 in the nation to 14. More info on the new principal and an endorsement from the Republican nominee fellow classmate https://www.fairfaxtimes.com/articles/fcps-selects-tjhsst-alum-michael-mukai-to-be-new-principal/article_675df76c-cee9-11ef-9b2a-ab958f33eb91.html

Letter from gatehouse:

January 9, 2025

Dear FCPS Community,

I am writing today with exciting news regarding the future leadership of TJHSST.

As you know, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) launched a nationwide search for a new principal earlier this fall
After several weeks of extensive and diligent consideration of numerous highly-qualified candidates, we are delighted to share that we have found an exceptional leader - and TJHSST alum - close to home. Michael Mukai has accepted the position and will begin later this month. Mukai has been the principal of West Springfield High School since 2014, and has held a variety of FCPS school-based positions since 1995 when he began his career as a math and science teacher. He has also coached wrestling and volleyball.

In a full circle moment, Mukai was in the very first class of TJHSST when it converted to a magnet STEM school in 1985. He majored in Chemistry at Virginia Tech and he has a Masters of Curriculum and Instruction, Math Education also from Virginia Tech. He has also completed post-master's graduate work in the Sociology of Scientific Knowledge through the Department of Science Technology and Society of Virginia Tech.

During the recruitment process, Mukai impressed all with his passion for TJHSST, his innovative vision for the future, and his track record of elevating academic excellence.

His many accomplishments at WSHS include:

Significant gains in advanced academic access and success which has resulted in gold recognition by the College Board for the AP School Honor Roll.

Increasing the number of students recognized through the National Merit Scholarship program.

Cappies recognitions for theater arts, honor band recognitions, Virginia Music Educators Association recognitions, district, region, and state championships in Virginia High School League athletics and activities.

Thank you for your continued support of FCPS.

Dr. Geovanny Ponce
Chief of Schools

Go away, Asra, no one wants to read your partisan drivel.

DP.
Partisan?

DP. She’s MAGA trash, spinning up RWNJ lies in a desperate attempt for time on FoxNews.

[Anonymous]

Congratulations TJ!

You really hit the jackpot with Mukai.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Realistically, what can he to actually improve TJ that is 100% within his control?

He can shift the focus back to STEM academics and recognizing students' merit-based efforts, rather than DEI and woke stuff.

Be really specific in describing exactly how Bonitatibus focused on “DEI and woke stuff” in matters of educational policy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0wJYHnOyJM&t=3s

At about 13:30 Bonitatibus speaks on this subject during the debate about the admissions change.
She cosigns the whole diversity and representation rationale the board presents for it's racial discrimination.

No discrimination.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The best part is in the email they had to make sure to talk of the former failed principals fake promotion to gatehouse! Lmao "following Dr. Ann Bonitatibus' promotion to a central office position."

Here is a better article calling out how awful the previous tj principal was pushing racial quotas causing TJ to fall form #1 in the nation to 14. More info on the new principal and an endorsement from the Republican nominee fellow classmate https://www.fairfaxtimes.com/articles/fcps-selects-tjhsst-alum-michael-mukai-to-be-new-principal/article_675df76c-cee9-11ef-9b2a-ab958f33eb91.html

Letter from gatehouse:

January 9, 2025

Dear FCPS Community,

I am writing today with exciting news regarding the future leadership of TJHSST.

As you know, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) launched a nationwide search for a new principal earlier this fall
After several weeks of extensive and diligent consideration of numerous highly-qualified candidates, we are delighted to share that we have found an exceptional leader - and TJHSST alum - close to home. Michael Mukai has accepted the position and will begin later this month. Mukai has been the principal of West Springfield High School since 2014, and has held a variety of FCPS school-based positions since 1995 when he began his career as a math and science teacher. He has also coached wrestling and volleyball.

In a full circle moment, Mukai was in the very first class of TJHSST when it converted to a magnet STEM school in 1985. He majored in Chemistry at Virginia Tech and he has a Masters of Curriculum and Instruction, Math Education also from Virginia Tech. He has also completed post-master's graduate work in the Sociology of Scientific Knowledge through the Department of Science Technology and Society of Virginia Tech.

During the recruitment process, Mukai impressed all with his passion for TJHSST, his innovative vision for the future, and his track record of elevating academic excellence.

His many accomplishments at WSHS include:

Significant gains in advanced academic access and success which has resulted in gold recognition by the College Board for the AP School Honor Roll.

Increasing the number of students recognized through the National Merit Scholarship program.

Cappies recognitions for theater arts, honor band recognitions, Virginia Music Educators Association recognitions, district, region, and state championships in Virginia High School League athletics and activities.

Thank you for your continued support of FCPS.

Dr. Geovanny Ponce
Chief of Schools

You are spreading RWNJ misinformation.

There are no quotas.

And TJ went from #5 to #14 out of 25,000 schools on the USNWR rankings. It was only #1 twice in the preceding decade.

lol. admissions aim for a predetermined diversity chart, aka race based quotas.

No, there are allotments by middle school, providing geographic diversity. So more kids in FCPS have a shot. Not just the ones from a handful of wealthy feeders.

[Anonymous]

"Mukai was in the very first class of TJHSST when it converted to a magnet STEM school in 1985. He majored in Chemistry at Virginia Tech and he has a Masters of Curriculum and Instruction, Math Education also from Virginia Tech. He has also completed post-master's graduate work in the Sociology of Scientific Knowledge through the Department of Science Technology and Society of Virginia Tech. "

It took a drastic national ranking decline for fcps to realize that a high school for Science & Technology needs a principal with background in STEM.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The best part is in the email they had to make sure to talk of the former failed principals fake promotion to gatehouse! Lmao "following Dr. Ann Bonitatibus' promotion to a central office position."

Here is a better article calling out how awful the previous tj principal was pushing racial quotas causing TJ to fall form #1 in the nation to 14. More info on the new principal and an endorsement from the Republican nominee fellow classmate https://www.fairfaxtimes.com/articles/fcps-selects-tjhsst-alum-michael-mukai-to-be-new-principal/article_675df76c-cee9-11ef-9b2a-ab958f33eb91.html

Letter from gatehouse:

January 9, 2025

Dear FCPS Community,

I am writing today with exciting news regarding the future leadership of TJHSST.

As you know, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) launched a nationwide search for a new principal earlier this fall
After several weeks of extensive and diligent consideration of numerous highly-qualified candidates, we are delighted to share that we have found an exceptional leader - and TJHSST alum - close to home. Michael Mukai has accepted the position and will begin later this month. Mukai has been the principal of West Springfield High School since 2014, and has held a variety of FCPS school-based positions since 1995 when he began his career as a math and science teacher. He has also coached wrestling and volleyball.

In a full circle moment, Mukai was in the very first class of TJHSST when it converted to a magnet STEM school in 1985. He majored in Chemistry at Virginia Tech and he has a Masters of Curriculum and Instruction, Math Education also from Virginia Tech. He has also completed post-master's graduate work in the Sociology of Scientific Knowledge through the Department of Science Technology and Society of Virginia Tech.

During the recruitment process, Mukai impressed all with his passion for TJHSST, his innovative vision for the future, and his track record of elevating academic excellence.

His many accomplishments at WSHS include:

Significant gains in advanced academic access and success which has resulted in gold recognition by the College Board for the AP School Honor Roll.

Increasing the number of students recognized through the National Merit Scholarship program.

Cappies recognitions for theater arts, honor band recognitions, Virginia Music Educators Association recognitions, district, region, and state championships in Virginia High School League athletics and activities.

Thank you for your continued support of FCPS.

Dr. Geovanny Ponce
Chief of Schools

You are spreading RWNJ misinformation.

There are no quotas.

And TJ went from #5 to #14 out of 25,000 schools on the USNWR rankings. It was only #1 twice in the preceding decade.

lol. admissions aim for a predetermined diversity chart, aka race based quotas.

No, there are allotments by middle school, providing geographic diversity. So more kids in FCPS have a shot. Not just the ones from a handful of wealthy feeders.

Without those handful of academically wealthy feeders there is no way a TJ class can be formulated, according to FCPS. Top one third of every class comes from the top four academically ranked feeders.

[Anonymous]

USN rankings are meaningless