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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Perhaps we can bring this thread back to its original point: staff/faculty turnover.  We are relative newcomers to Holton and our DD very much appreciates her teachers.  Brooke, the new principal, seems to be doing her best to learn the ropes and adapt to the school’s culture.  We hope she stays on board.

As for Penny…

We have only had a few interactions.  She exudes a nervous (frenetic?) energy that might be off-putting to some, but in no way did we find her offensive.  Perhaps once she has accumulated a few years under her belt and selected key members of her leadership team, things will stabilize.

I have worked with folks like her in the corporate world.  The Board should seriously consider having Penny work alongside an executive coach to help her navigate professional interactions among faculty and parents.  A good coach can help clients refine social graces and assist them when balancing immediate versus big-picture needs.

I know some on here will say Penny is a lost cause, but that strikes me as unfair.  From decades of experience I can confidently say that a change this early in her tenure will further destabilize.  As a parent, I am willing to give the Board the benefit of the doubt FOR NOW.  But I want to know that something is being done to right the ship, bring a collective calm, and chart a path ahead.
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THIS!

Quibbling over who drank what and when is a waste of time.  What's the leadership plan going forward?[/quote]

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