New principals

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Also, while I don't face the discrimination that Latinos with darker skin do, what I often hear implied is that I've unfairly benefited from my ethnicity, given that I'm White but can say I am Latina (BECAUSE I AM). I understand where people are coming from, but the bottom line is that those individuals are making a lot of assumptions, that come down to assuming I am less qualified purely because of my ethnicity. EVERYONE who is White (including me) have benefited unfairly from their race.

And this is why ethnicity should not be a factor in hiring. Because then people unfairly believe that ethnicity and not merit had something to do with the achievement.

My workplace's hiring processes do not include extra points for ethnicity. Does yours? I've been involved in several recruitments and never has a person been given an advantage for their Latino ethnicity or non-White race. My workplace is led by left-wing people who are very active in promoting racial equity and social justice.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I'm not a fan of Deeny. I think she has a good heart, but I thought she was a terrible principal at TPMS. I know that isn't the majority opinion, but it's based on our experience with her, which was a train wreck.

I admit that... but what I want to talk about is this positioning of herself as the "first Latina." She has an Irish last name. She doesn't physically resemble the Latinx kids in this area. I've met with her more than a dozen times and I had no idea she was Latina until I read it in this article, where she is lauded for her "representation." (And let me add, she looks very tan in that picture, much moreso than I ever noticed she was in real life.)

Latinx is a hard category to define, being as it includes so many different and disparate countries and cultures. Alicia's phenotype isn't uncommon, and more power to her for her success. But really? How is she an example to girls from El Salvador--moreso than any other woman?

At the risk of feeding the troll... where is this information about her being an example to girls from El Salvador? You must be reading a different article than I am. Link?

I've been looking for the other article, because you're right, it was an earlier one, written at the time of her announcement. She didn't mention girls from El Salvador, only the sweeping generalization of Latina in the quote. I don't think the article said her mother was from Puerto Rico, either. It wasn't very long. Just a laudatory paragraph or two.

There is interview I found, where she talks about how she is looking forward to speaking Spanish with the parents of her Montgomery students and getting them more involved. There's a lot of savior assumptions in that statement. It is commendable, and terrific to have the enthusiasm to community-build, to reach out to the parents of your students, to find common ground, but I think she has a very simplistic view of the communities she is trying to reach. That's an opinion. As I said, I do not like her.

https://www.mymcmedia.org/latina-makes-history-as-first-woman-principal-at-richard-montgomery-hs/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Also, while I don't face the discrimination that Latinos with darker skin do, what I often hear implied is that I've unfairly benefited from my ethnicity, given that I'm White but can say I am Latina (BECAUSE I AM). I understand where people are coming from, but the bottom line is that those individuals are making a lot of assumptions, that come down to assuming I am less qualified purely because of my ethnicity. EVERYONE who is White (including me) have benefited unfairly from their race.

I personally have never thought someone was less qualified because of their race. But perhaps my layer of privilege has allowed me the cushion of being able to say that while I reaped the rewards.

I do also believe white privilege is a thing.

And I'm well aware of the discriminations and history tied to darker skin--which, by the way, goes across many cultures and nationalities, and, in many, is as simple as distinguishing the farmhands from the aristocracy by their sun exposure.

Is it more than that in the Americas? Of course. But when you're talking about topics that are this loaded and this complicated, generalizing with statements like "everyone who is white have benefitted unfairly...." Isn't productive. Have coal miners in Appalachia benefitted? Do you think inhabitants of Midwestern towns that are 96% white with poverty rates over 50% are enlightened by a sweeping statement shaming them for being 'privileged?' Even if true--which for some it may be--it's not helpful.

These are complicated issues. In my opinion, which is flawed, biased, and in this case based on personal experience, Deeny has a very simplistic view of privilege and a biased application of process that is based upon it. It will be interesting, I expect, to see how she fares at RM.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Also, while I don't face the discrimination that Latinos with darker skin do, what I often hear implied is that I've unfairly benefited from my ethnicity, given that I'm White but can say I am Latina (BECAUSE I AM). I understand where people are coming from, but the bottom line is that those individuals are making a lot of assumptions, that come down to assuming I am less qualified purely because of my ethnicity. EVERYONE who is White (including me) have benefited unfairly from their race.

I personally have never thought someone was less qualified because of their race. But perhaps my layer of privilege has allowed me the cushion of being able to say that while I reaped the rewards.

I do also believe white privilege is a thing.

And I'm well aware of the discriminations and history tied to darker skin--which, by the way, goes across many cultures and nationalities, and, in many, is as simple as distinguishing the farmhands from the aristocracy by their sun exposure.

Is it more than that in the Americas? Of course. But when you're talking about topics that are this loaded and this complicated, generalizing with statements like "everyone who is white have benefitted unfairly...." Isn't productive. Have coal miners in Appalachia benefitted? Do you think inhabitants of Midwestern towns that are 96% white with poverty rates over 50% are enlightened by a sweeping statement shaming them for being 'privileged?' Even if true--which for some it may be--it's not helpful.

These are complicated issues. In my opinion, which is flawed, biased, and in this case based on personal experience, Deeny has a very simplistic view of privilege and a biased application of process that is based upon it. It will be interesting, I expect, to see how she fares at RM.

I think you have a very simplistic view of things if you think someone's last name or the color of their skin defines their ethnicity or culture, so I'm not inclined to place much weight on your opinions.

[Anonymous]

We fled to Frederick County. Enough of this racism nonsense.

Moved from Bethesda and bought pretty much the same house for *half* the cost.

Oh, you MoCo suckers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We fled to Frederick County. Enough of this racism nonsense.

Moved from Bethesda and bought pretty much the same house for *half* the cost.

Oh, you MoCo suckers.

See ya!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Also, while I don't face the discrimination that Latinos with darker skin do, what I often hear implied is that I've unfairly benefited from my ethnicity, given that I'm White but can say I am Latina (BECAUSE I AM). I understand where people are coming from, but the bottom line is that those individuals are making a lot of assumptions, that come down to assuming I am less qualified purely because of my ethnicity. EVERYONE who is White (including me) have benefited unfairly from their race.

I personally have never thought someone was less qualified because of their race. But perhaps my layer of privilege has allowed me the cushion of being able to say that while I reaped the rewards.

I do also believe white privilege is a thing.

And I'm well aware of the discriminations and history tied to darker skin--which, by the way, goes across many cultures and nationalities, and, in many, is as simple as distinguishing the farmhands from the aristocracy by their sun exposure.

Is it more than that in the Americas? Of course. But when you're talking about topics that are this loaded and this complicated, generalizing with statements like "everyone who is white have benefitted unfairly...." Isn't productive. Have coal miners in Appalachia benefitted? Do you think inhabitants of Midwestern towns that are 96% white with poverty rates over 50% are enlightened by a sweeping statement shaming them for being 'privileged?' Even if true--which for some it may be--it's not helpful.

These are complicated issues. In my opinion, which is flawed, biased, and in this case based on personal experience, Deeny has a very simplistic view of privilege and a biased application of process that is based upon it. It will be interesting, I expect, to see how she fares at RM.

I think you have a very simplistic view of things if you think someone's last name or the color of their skin defines their ethnicity or culture, so I'm not inclined to place much weight on your opinions.

That isn't what I think, but that's okay that you think it is. We don't have to be friends )

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Also, while I don't face the discrimination that Latinos with darker skin do, what I often hear implied is that I've unfairly benefited from my ethnicity, given that I'm White but can say I am Latina (BECAUSE I AM). I understand where people are coming from, but the bottom line is that those individuals are making a lot of assumptions, that come down to assuming I am less qualified purely because of my ethnicity. EVERYONE who is White (including me) have benefited unfairly from their race.

And this is why ethnicity should not be a factor in hiring. Because then people unfairly believe that ethnicity and not merit had something to do with the achievement.

Deeny was extremely popular and successful as the TPMS principal, PP's animosity notwithstanding. I have no doubt, as a TPMS parent, that she earned her new role by merit. So, should she never mention her heritage, or her home language, because some racist might come along and assume she got a job through Affirmative Action, even though there's no such thing for ethnicity and even though those biographical facts are true?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Also, while I don't face the discrimination that Latinos with darker skin do, what I often hear implied is that I've unfairly benefited from my ethnicity, given that I'm White but can say I am Latina (BECAUSE I AM). I understand where people are coming from, but the bottom line is that those individuals are making a lot of assumptions, that come down to assuming I am less qualified purely because of my ethnicity. EVERYONE who is White (including me) have benefited unfairly from their race.

And this is why ethnicity should not be a factor in hiring. Because then people unfairly believe that ethnicity and not merit had something to do with the achievement.

My workplace's hiring processes do not include extra points for ethnicity. Does yours? I've been involved in several recruitments and never has a person been given an advantage for their Latino ethnicity or non-White race. My workplace is led by left-wing people who are very active in promoting racial equity and social justice.

I'm a hiring manager and we absolutely do not give "extra points" for ethnicity. We do prioritize candidates who are bilingual, and those who have life experiences siimlar to those of our client base, and sometimes that overlaps with ethnicity and often it does not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Also, while I don't face the discrimination that Latinos with darker skin do, what I often hear implied is that I've unfairly benefited from my ethnicity, given that I'm White but can say I am Latina (BECAUSE I AM). I understand where people are coming from, but the bottom line is that those individuals are making a lot of assumptions, that come down to assuming I am less qualified purely because of my ethnicity. EVERYONE who is White (including me) have benefited unfairly from their race.

And this is why ethnicity should not be a factor in hiring. Because then people unfairly believe that ethnicity and not merit had something to do with the achievement.

My workplace's hiring processes do not include extra points for ethnicity. Does yours? I've been involved in several recruitments and never has a person been given an advantage for their Latino ethnicity or non-White race. My workplace is led by left-wing people who are very active in promoting racial equity and social justice.

I'm a hiring manager and we absolutely do not give "extra points" for ethnicity. We do prioritize candidates who are bilingual, and those who have life experiences siimlar to those of our client base, and sometimes that overlaps with ethnicity and often it does not.

Conversely, at NIH we just had a whole hiring discussion around giving priority to any marginalized groups: women, POC, LGBT, trans, disabled, etc. The list was so extensive they should have just come right out and said "anyone but straight white males." It was weird.

[Anonymous]

31 new principals this year, including 10 acting principals. (Seems like there aren't usually that many "acting" all at once.)

https://news.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/staff-bulletin/meet-the-31-new-mcps-principals/


Tiffany N. Awkard, Silver Creek Middle School
Patrick H. Bilock, Sligo Middle School (Acting)
Nikisha L. Blackmon, Capt. James E. Daly Elementary School
Timothy D. Britton, Sherwood High School
Kiera D. Butler, Newport Mill Middle School
Heather B. Carias, Thomas Edison High School of Technology
Ilana S. Carr, Seven Locks Elementary School
Alicia M. Deeny, Richard Montgomery High School
Jonathan L. Garrick, Northwood High School
Natalie M. Hambrecht, Cold Spring Elementary School
Jada Langston, RICA (Acting)
Vincent (Roy) Liburd, Montgomery Village Middle School
Megan M. McLaughlin, A. Mario Loiederman Middle School
Erin L. Martin, Takoma Park Middle School (Acting)
Joshua H. Munsey, Wheaton High School
Megan H. Murphy, Sequoyah Elementary School
Stephanie W. Nesmith, Sligo Creek Elementary School (Acting)
Rhoshanda M. Pyles, Rockville High School
Shawaan T. Robinson, Briggs Chaney Middle School
Elissa M. Royall, Oakland Terrace Elementary School
Jennifer A. Seidel, Greenwood Elementary School
Robyn A. Shinn-Miller, Mill Creek Towne Elementary School (Acting)
Brooke L. Simon, Watkins Mill Elementary School (Acting)
Scott E. Smith, Northwest High School
Somer Snider, Cabin John Middle School (Acting)
Tara Strain, Glen Haven Elementary School (Acting)
Paula Summers, Gaithersburg Elementary School
John W. Taylor, Winston Churchill High School
Maureen C. Turner, Somerset Elementary School (Acting)
Nichola A. Wallen, Wyngate Elementary School
Kathryn C. West, Bayard Rustin Elementary School (Acting)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Also, while I don't face the discrimination that Latinos with darker skin do, what I often hear implied is that I've unfairly benefited from my ethnicity, given that I'm White but can say I am Latina (BECAUSE I AM). I understand where people are coming from, but the bottom line is that those individuals are making a lot of assumptions, that come down to assuming I am less qualified purely because of my ethnicity. EVERYONE who is White (including me) have benefited unfairly from their race.

I personally have never thought someone was less qualified because of their race. But perhaps my layer of privilege has allowed me the cushion of being able to say that while I reaped the rewards.

I do also believe white privilege is a thing.

And I'm well aware of the discriminations and history tied to darker skin--which, by the way, goes across many cultures and nationalities, and, in many, is as simple as distinguishing the farmhands from the aristocracy by their sun exposure.

Is it more than that in the Americas? Of course. But when you're talking about topics that are this loaded and this complicated, generalizing with statements like "everyone who is white have benefitted unfairly...." Isn't productive. Have coal miners in Appalachia benefitted? Do you think inhabitants of Midwestern towns that are 96% white with poverty rates over 50% are enlightened by a sweeping statement shaming them for being 'privileged?' Even if true--which for some it may be--it's not helpful.

These are complicated issues. In my opinion, which is flawed, biased, and in this case based on personal experience, Deeny has a very simplistic view of privilege and a biased application of process that is based upon it. It will be interesting, I expect, to see how she fares at RM.

DP. Researchers have found that those white people you mention get less jail time for the same offenses as AAs and Latinx people. Whiteness counts for something in court evidentially, even if your crime is selling drugs in your own community.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:31 new principals this year, including 10 acting principals. (Seems like there aren't usually that many "acting" all at once.)

https://news.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/staff-bulletin/meet-the-31-new-mcps-principals/


Tiffany N. Awkard, Silver Creek Middle School
Patrick H. Bilock, Sligo Middle School (Acting)
Nikisha L. Blackmon, Capt. James E. Daly Elementary School
Timothy D. Britton, Sherwood High School
Kiera D. Butler, Newport Mill Middle School
Heather B. Carias, Thomas Edison High School of Technology
Ilana S. Carr, Seven Locks Elementary School
Alicia M. Deeny, Richard Montgomery High School
Jonathan L. Garrick, Northwood High School
Natalie M. Hambrecht, Cold Spring Elementary School
Jada Langston, RICA (Acting)
Vincent (Roy) Liburd, Montgomery Village Middle School
Megan M. McLaughlin, A. Mario Loiederman Middle School
Erin L. Martin, Takoma Park Middle School (Acting)
Joshua H. Munsey, Wheaton High School
Megan H. Murphy, Sequoyah Elementary School
Stephanie W. Nesmith, Sligo Creek Elementary School (Acting)
Rhoshanda M. Pyles, Rockville High School
Shawaan T. Robinson, Briggs Chaney Middle School
Elissa M. Royall, Oakland Terrace Elementary School
Jennifer A. Seidel, Greenwood Elementary School
Robyn A. Shinn-Miller, Mill Creek Towne Elementary School (Acting)
Brooke L. Simon, Watkins Mill Elementary School (Acting)
Scott E. Smith, Northwest High School
Somer Snider, Cabin John Middle School (Acting)
Tara Strain, Glen Haven Elementary School (Acting)
Paula Summers, Gaithersburg Elementary School
John W. Taylor, Winston Churchill High School
Maureen C. Turner, Somerset Elementary School (Acting)
Nichola A. Wallen, Wyngate Elementary School
Kathryn C. West, Bayard Rustin Elementary School (Acting)

This is the second year for Northwood’s principal. He was acting last year.

[Anonymous]

Please use this year's thread for discussion of principal changes. https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/1107474.page;jsessionid=DF70426E42B8707A63085A924C947844.dcum1