Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:When are parents going to get proactive and reactive?
There are some messages that need to be completely looked in to.
Been there done that. Ton of energy expended by parents last year and the Community Board. The situation at SSMA made us realize how little power parents have at charter schools in general. It's all about the Board at charter schools. The same sentiment has been echoed by LAMB parents (their situation was much more serious). So add researching the Board at whatever schools you are considering to your evaluation list. DCPCSB is pretty toothless when it comes to real issues. DCPS parents have way more leverage and clout. The SSMA experience made us realize that its private or a DCPS school before we go charter again.
Anonymous wrote:When are parents going to get proactive and reactive?
There are some messages that need to be completely looked in to.
Anonymous wrote:When are parents going to get proactive and reactive?
There are some messages that need to be completely looked in to.
Anonymous wrote:This makes me sad. Montessori is supposed to be about peace and continuity in the environment
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Never met her but she accepted the job before all the drama with the parent association. That had to be a shock and very unsettling. Gotta feel for anyone walking into a situation like that.
Actually no. When, the last principal left, this forum chain began And only LATER was she hired. When the last principal left Shining Stars mid-year, the commotion that began this very thread was due to the shock of not having someone in place to replace her. Dr R. even wrote that she was still searching for a replacement.
The outgoing principal may not have known what she was getting into, yes. But, the storm surrounding Dr. R's poor management and the chaos she has wreaked was everywhere to see for anyone who was looking.
Anonymous wrote:Never met her but she accepted the job before all the drama with the parent association. That had to be a shock and very unsettling. Gotta feel for anyone walking into a situation like that.
Anonymous wrote:The new principal told staff “after much reflection over the break I have decided to resign for family and health reasons.”
That’s her official reason for resigning. But, we all know what SSMA is like. I doubt that was the kreal’ reason.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:ANOTHER Shake Up at SSMA. New principal out!
What?!? She was the best thing this year!
Out mid-year? Really?
Whaa? Why?
Hot Mess Montessori.