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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Ms. Hoover is more than a magnet coordinator. She breaks down the IB process for the students in such a way that the students do not get overwhelmed.  She provides the support needed for the students, she tries to understand the unique circumstances of each student and provide help  to the best of her abilities. She has done A LOT of work to increase the awareness of the IB program amongst the various college admissions committee.

She had a lot of support from the previous Principal. The new Principal does not like the IB program. He might think that the stucture of the IB program has been in place (thanks to Hoover!) and so they can do without her.  The fact is sometimes it is the effort of one person that brings glory to an organization. Hoover is that person. She was not only on the side of the  students, but she made things happen due to her vast network and knowledge.  The students has great belief in her abilities to sort things out. She is like a mother hen protecting her chicks.

And yes, I can vouch from personal experience that even the best students got senioritis after they were admitted to colleges in the first semester of senior year.  And they then trotted  over to Ms. Hoover to tell her that they have decided to notwork towards the IB Diploma. Hoover would remain calm, understanding and patient and talk it over with them and convince them to get the diploma.  She did this kind of hand-holding of students every single day. She knew what was going on in their lives.

If she decides to leave the program because it was long hours and a lot of work - I will completely understand even though I feel that it will be a HUGE loss to RMIB. And I am equally sure that she will have no problems getting a job in one of W schools or a better position with MCPS or another school district.

I am again surprised that the movers and shakers influential parents of RMIB students  are not doing what needs to be done.

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+1. I totally agree re Ms. Hoover.

I wonder if this is a result of power struggle between two. I mean, Ms. Hoover is like a "principal for RMIB" and maybe the new principal didn't like that. I have heard the new guy is not a supporter of "school within a school" model. I am sure, with Hoover's credential, she won't have any problem finding a new adventure... If this turns out to be true, it's a tremendous loss to RMIB program. Thank god my kids are out. [/quote]

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