^ to be clear, not because I don’t believe their are issues (I have no idea; no kids at the school) but because I doubt they’d actually tell you in a parent-teacher conference.

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Anonymous wrote:Can someone cite an example of her being abusive to teachers and not just talking in generalities? This just seems really odd, and without any examples, this just sounds like a disgruntled employee or family.

I agree with you. Not sure we should change the HoS because of one unhappy teacher.

I don't think we should change the HoS either--at least not yet.

But I DO think the Board should exhibit tighter oversight on the HoS.

Come parent-teacher conferences, I plan to query each of my DD's teachers. What is the vibe on campus? Are you getting the support you need to develop your craft? Are you being treated with the professional respect you deserve? I know other parents are planning on doing the same.

I will be gobsmacked if you actually receive candid, negative responses to your questions to the teachers.

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Anonymous wrote:Can someone cite an example of her being abusive to teachers and not just talking in generalities? This just seems really odd, and without any examples, this just sounds like a disgruntled employee or family.

I agree with you. Not sure we should change the HoS because of one unhappy teacher.

I don't think we should change the HoS either--at least not yet.

But I DO think the Board should exhibit tighter oversight on the HoS.

Come parent-teacher conferences, I plan to query each of my DD's teachers. What is the vibe on campus? Are you getting the support you need to develop your craft? Are you being treated with the professional respect you deserve? I know other parents are planning on doing the same.

Anonymous wrote:But can we unequivocally link the departures to penny or there is something else like salaries or better opportunities etc.? If my salary is high enough I can build in more tolerance for an obnoxious boss.

Former long time Holton teacher here. I took a pay cut and now have a longer commute to get away from this abusive environment.

Anonymous wrote:Can someone cite an example of her being abusive to teachers and not just talking in generalities? This just seems really odd, and without any examples, this just sounds like a disgruntled employee or family.

Basically you’re asking someone to provide identifying information that outs him or her?

Anonymous wrote:Can someone cite an example of her being abusive to teachers and not just talking in generalities? This just seems really odd, and without any examples, this just sounds like a disgruntled employee or family.

I agree with you. Not sure we should change the HoS because of one unhappy teacher.

Can someone cite an example of her being abusive to teachers and not just talking in generalities? This just seems really odd, and without any examples, this just sounds like a disgruntled employee or family.

Permit me to bring the thread back to the issue at hand.

I want my DD to attend a school where here teachers are the moral center.

I want the administration to show these teachers the respect they deserve. As someone noted earlier, this is a school, not a high-priced law firm or major corporation.

I want the administration to help and support teachers. If struggling teachers refuse help or exhibit signs of unwavering mediocrity, then they need to be pushed out humanely.

I want the Board to check the administration. A previous poster mentioned a third-party consultant. Yes, thumbs up. If this means putting Penny on an improvement plan, so be it.

I want fellow parents to stand up and support their children’s teachers. These are the people who show unwavering belief in their unactualized potential. They exhibit professional love for our children.

Holton can be great. But greatness begins in the classroom, and not in the administrative boardrooms.

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Anonymous wrote:Was the previous HOS better ? I heard she was really bad and she was kicked out. Is that true?

You’re thinking of the previous HOS at Collegiate School in Richmond

Who was pushed out for being too "woke" so the idea that she was brought in to Holton as a conservative savior is super weird.

That's obviously just a line she uses. It's not true.

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Anonymous wrote:Was the previous HOS better ? I heard she was really bad and she was kicked out. Is that true?

You’re thinking of the previous HOS at Collegiate School in Richmond

Who was pushed out for being too "woke" so the idea that she was brought in to Holton as a conservative savior is super weird.

Anonymous wrote:Was the previous HOS better ? I heard she was really bad and she was kicked out. Is that true?

The previous HoS was Ms. Jones. My girls really liked her. She was always at the school and knew every girl by name. I thought she handled the pandemic period extremely well, at least by comparison with other schools.

Anonymous wrote:Was the previous HOS better ? I heard she was really bad and she was kicked out. Is that true?

I heard she did a car commercial...in Japan!

Anonymous wrote:Was the previous HOS better ? I heard she was really bad and she was kicked out. Is that true?

You’re thinking of the previous HOS at Collegiate School in Richmond

Anonymous wrote:But can we unequivocally link the departures to penny or there is something else like salaries or better opportunities etc.? If my salary is high enough I can build in more tolerance for an obnoxious boss.

The majority are a consequence of Penny, her policies, or her hires.

Anonymous wrote:Was the previous HOS better ? I heard she was really bad and she was kicked out. Is that true?

Lol she retired after 16 years. She was not kicked out. That is ridiculous.