Sidwell LS Principal

[Anonymous]

Why are you spending $30k a year for ELEMENTARY school? That's plain dumb.

[Anonymous]

Well, my DD was not enjoying her public elementary at all and is now in Holton-Arms elementary school - and loves it. I think that is important. The LS Head there is just plain great.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Who said the person in question is even aware of this thread, much less concerned about its contents?

Projecting much?

There is such aggressive justification of the attacks on this one person. Where is the moral reflection? Or the value for courtesy or kindness or being charitable? Because someone is a school PRINCIPAL it is okay to open a thread which invites slams on him specifically?If he's not aware of these posts--including the libelous ones--it is acceptable? I don't know if you really think the answer is yes, or know at some level that what you're doing is, at a minimum, unfair, but that you are just willing to use the cloak of anonymity to say and write things you wouldn't put your name on? It appears some of the posters are Sidwell parents--of course, there is no way to know so perhaps the OP and others cricizing this man just posted a wholly counterfeit thread--but if you are, paying a lot of money is not license to stop treating Sidwell teachers and admins with a basic level of consideration. Look at cyber-bullying and think if this is a good example to set for kids. Think about Quaker values--if you chose to send your child to a school espousing them, should you yourself try to respect, if not embody them? And if you have problems with how that institution is run, have the courage of your convictions to try to make a change. If it is not important enough to complain about officially, maybe it is also not worthy of creating a indelible record in cyberspace. Who am I and why do I care? I don't know the individual in question, but I am a former teacher. I also worry a lot about what kids are doing on Facebook and the like with cruel anonymous comments (good NYT article within the past month) and watching adults do the same (yes, HS kids at least are well aware of DCUM) is not a good example to set.

[Anonymous]

Amen!



There is such aggressive justification of the attacks on this one person. Where is the moral reflection? Or the value for courtesy or kindness or being charitable? Because someone is a school PRINCIPAL it is okay to open a thread which invites slams on him specifically?If he's not aware of these posts--including the libelous ones--it is acceptable? I don't know if you really think the answer is yes, or know at some level that what you're doing is, at a minimum, unfair, but that you are just willing to use the cloak of anonymity to say and write things you wouldn't put your name on? It appears some of the posters are Sidwell parents--of course, there is no way to know so perhaps the OP and others cricizing this man just posted a wholly counterfeit thread--but if you are, paying a lot of money is not license to stop treating Sidwell teachers and admins with a basic level of consideration. Look at cyber-bullying and think if this is a good example to set for kids. Think about Quaker values--if you chose to send your child to a school espousing them, should you yourself try to respect, if not embody them? And if you have problems with how that institution is run, have the courage of your convictions to try to make a change. If it is not important enough to complain about officially, maybe it is also not worthy of creating a indelible record in cyberspace. Who am I and why do I care? I don't know the individual in question, but I am a former teacher. I also worry a lot about what kids are doing on Facebook and the like with cruel anonymous comments (good NYT article within the past month) and watching adults do the same (yes, HS kids at least are well aware of DCUM) is not a good example to set.

[Anonymous]

Get over yourself. Talking about the guy's lack of interpersonal skills is fair game and not malicious. Grow a spine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Get over yourself. Talking about the guy's lack of interpersonal skills is fair game and not malicious. Grow a spine.

Oh, the anonymous slam thread that in the first three posts called this man odd, unprofessional, unfriendly, and too old is the work of courageous truth-tellers? Sign your names before you lecture people on growing a spine.

[Anonymous]

Mean Moms, Mean Moms
Whatcha gonna do?
Start a thread on DCUM
Posting dirt on you!

Mean Moms, Mean Moms
Whatcha gonna say?
Anonymous posting
Is the only way!

Mean Moms, Mean Moms,
What's your line?
If you think we're nasty
Then you lack a spine.

[Anonymous]

Seriously, if you do think that the head of any school your kid is at is that vile -- and it is a place you pay for and attend by choice (as opposed to being stuck with a public school), why on earth would you send your kid there. That is just weird.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Get over yourself. Talking about the guy's lack of interpersonal skills is fair game and not malicious. Grow a spine.

Really?! Do you consider yourself fair game in an anonymous internet forum where anyone can say just about anything without repercussion? I can think of few things more cowardly--talk about spineless!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don't doubt that most of the previous posters have been SFS parents. Most SFS LS parents would probably say that he is very competent and knows what he is doing. He has a twinkle in his eye and relates well with the kids. He is an accomplished educator and writer. What's wrong with acknowledging that he could stand to improve his bedside manner?

What if there were an anonymous board saying you were a crummy parent or bad at your job or an unfriendly neighbor? Tell your buddy in the parent parking lot if you need to vent (or complain to the SFS Head if there is a real issue) but it is nasty to invite piling on via anonymous posts.

Totally agree with you. It's despicable.

[Anonymous]

IF people were talking/spreading rumors about a school official that has nothing to do with his/her job description, that would be one thing (e.g. Administrator X is fat, is getting a divorce, is gay, etc.)

People are talking about how this guy blows off a lot of parents - that is indefensible. Sounds like it may be true considering the number of parents who confirm it (including those defending the guy).

People are talking about it because they obviously like/care for the school and want the best. There is nothing wrong with talking about such issues. If you don't like it, don't visit such threads. Or this forum.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:IF people were talking/spreading rumors about a school official that has nothing to do with his/her job description, that would be one thing (e.g. Administrator X is fat, is getting a divorce, is gay, etc.)

People are talking about how this guy blows off a lot of parents - that is indefensible. Sounds like it may be true considering the number of parents who confirm it (including those defending the guy).

People are talking about it because they obviously like/care for the school and want the best. There is nothing wrong with talking about such issues. If you don't like it, don't visit such threads. Or this forum.

Oh, I see. You're going to do it, whether it's appropriate or not. People with class and a sense of ethics would discuss such matters within the school setting or write a letter and put a signature to it. You're cowardly and trying to rationalize despicable behavior. Go ahead. Still doesn't make it the right thing to do.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is the PP (17.06) kidding? Ever see the anonymous postings and ratings on "RatemyProfessor.com" of university faculty? The Principal is a big boy. I am sure he can handle some (mildly negative) feedback along with all the praise.

Attempting to start false rumors about sexism and racism crosses the line.

Exactly! Anonymous message boards bring out the worst in some people, and they think it gives them the freedom to post anything they want--no matter how hurtful or untrue.

[Anonymous]

There is nothing untruthful about his poor beside behavior. Seriously - some of these Sidwell parents are bigger excuse makers than the Landon ones.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is nothing untruthful about his poor beside behavior. Seriously - some of these Sidwell parents are bigger excuse makers than the Landon ones.

You've got that wrong. I'm not a Sidwell parent, and I'm one of the ones posting that it's wrong and cowardly to post critical anonymous comments about a specific person.