Anonymous
07/19/2022 05:06
Subject: Re:Whittle
Anonymous wrote:For the Maret parents, be prepared to deal with the incoming HoS connecting any topic or current state of affairs to his past and upbringing in the comms emails he sends out. Enjoy!
And a never ending stream of inspirational quotes and platitudes (some against the equally vapid background posters).
And a no comment stance on anything of actual importance
Anonymous
07/19/2022 04:50
Subject: Whittle
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Oh the hubris of either applying or being selected for an HOS in the same location of such a spectacular failure.
There’s a nice career to be had elsewhere. But here is adding insult to injury quite frankly
Why were none of the much less known interim HOS schools rushing to make the job permanent? There were 3 since Whittle and none took the bait.
At the same time, I interpret this as luck or politics. He was lucky enough to have three different interim positions that flowed smoothly between schools. How often does something like this happen? I am sure he still made a lot of money from those gigs.
INterim headships are not usually paid very well. For someone who hasn't chosen to retire, it's a hail Mary pass at staying in the profession. It does seem weird that none of them converted into a longer term offer.
Anonymous
07/19/2022 01:20
Subject: Re:Whittle
If any of the Maret parents can answer that would be great. Apparently, there was a town hall at Maret with Dennis and a former Whittle parent was there. What did each of them talk about? What did that parent say were his achievements?
Anonymous
07/19/2022 01:13
Subject: Re:Whittle
For the Maret parents, be prepared to deal with the incoming HoS connecting any topic or current state of affairs to his past and upbringing in the comms emails he sends out. Enjoy!
Anonymous
07/19/2022 01:06
Subject: Whittle
Anonymous wrote:Oh the hubris of either applying or being selected for an HOS in the same location of such a spectacular failure.
There’s a nice career to be had elsewhere. But here is adding insult to injury quite frankly
Why were none of the much less known interim HOS schools rushing to make the job permanent? There were 3 since Whittle and none took the bait.
At the same time, I interpret this as luck or politics. He was lucky enough to have three different interim positions that flowed smoothly between schools. How often does something like this happen? I am sure he still made a lot of money from those gigs.
Anonymous
07/18/2022 23:36
Subject: Whittle
The role of the parent committee should be a fun story to read. If I were the Plaintiffs’ lawyer I’d look into each one of these people very carefully. It might be both the right thing to do and the only way to recoup some of the lost funds
Anonymous
07/18/2022 23:35
Subject: Whittle
Oh the hubris of either applying or being selected for an HOS in the same location of such a spectacular failure.
There’s a nice career to be had elsewhere. But here is adding insult to injury quite frankly
Why were none of the much less known interim HOS schools rushing to make the job permanent? There were 3 since Whittle and none took the bait.
There’s a nice career to be had elsewhere. But here is adding insult to injury quite frankly
Why were none of the much less known interim HOS schools rushing to make the job permanent? There were 3 since Whittle and none took the bait.
Anonymous
07/18/2022 23:30
Subject: Whittle
IMO it does not. What you’re suggesting is not feasible for many reasons including that no parent would sign their name to a letter if they are afraid of possible retaliation or similar, however subtle, or other consequences of a failed action.
An anonymous survey would be a better way to go but someone would need to organize it.
The best way to go is for the Board or Admin to take the action, which probably should be undertaken given the scrutiny in the press and the extent of the concerns expressed, including on an anonymous board.
Namely at the time of the selection, much of the key information was not yet known including the deep involvement of the Bisgaards and others on the parents’ committee, absence of moral compass (to me clear through both the action and silence, and the no comment stance), and moreover a spectacular implosion of a school that one run for 2.5 years (not 1 year) and which lasted all of 3 years. This is some shocking stuff.
An anonymous survey would be a better way to go but someone would need to organize it.
The best way to go is for the Board or Admin to take the action, which probably should be undertaken given the scrutiny in the press and the extent of the concerns expressed, including on an anonymous board.
Namely at the time of the selection, much of the key information was not yet known including the deep involvement of the Bisgaards and others on the parents’ committee, absence of moral compass (to me clear through both the action and silence, and the no comment stance), and moreover a spectacular implosion of a school that one run for 2.5 years (not 1 year) and which lasted all of 3 years. This is some shocking stuff.
Anonymous
07/18/2022 23:19
Subject: Whittle
If there is legitimate community wide concern then the parents association can write a letter to the Board and the concerned parties can sign it. Venting on an anonymous board without any formal action just weakens the case.
Anonymous
07/18/2022 23:10
Subject: Whittle
And if that’s the case, an independent inquiry should be called to review the Maret selection before the tenure could start.
Anonymous
07/18/2022 23:09
Subject: Whittle
Anonymous wrote:After Marjo Talbott’s stellar run at Maret, folks wonder where the board of trustees suddenly went off the track.
Allegedly it was a dictum on how to vote and not a free selection. As always, follow the trail of money and privilege. Who were/are the Whittle transfers? What’s the connection of the parent committee? What is this a payback for?
Anonymous
07/18/2022 23:06
Subject: Whittle
There is no conspiracy here and no special Maret connection, other than that through no fault of their own they are facing a seriously questionable HOS tenure under a very heavy threat of reputational damage. IMO, it’s almost guaranteed to end badly if the selection proceeds, as more of this scandal and who did what gets under the magnifying glass of scrutiny by the bankruptcy lawyers, judges, journalists and ordinary people.
What you’re seeing on this board is well justified outrage over what happened and over the implicated people not only not getting their comeuppance but getting rewarded — whether through a coveted job for which there are excellent untarnished (women) candidates or through a college spot secured through a seriously padded resume or through getting repaid ahead of the legitimate creditors.
That outrage and interest is not shocking or fake. What’s shocking is constantly screaming against it through insults and misplaced moral outrage. It would be like saying people commenting on the Operation Varsity Blues should be silent and the FBI were unfair to the poor parents trying to do the best for their kids. It’s plain wrong and immoral and quite likely illegal (from consumer protection onwards).
I suspect the dcumers defending this behavior here are 1 or very few. Bisgaard’s tweet aiming to silence people had 1 taker only too. What happened at and around Whittle is indefensible.
Don’t be fooled - this thread seems to have really struck the nerve and now I’d like to see the Whittle scandal get unpacked more, particularly around the DC people who were in Chris Whittle’s inner circle.
What you’re seeing on this board is well justified outrage over what happened and over the implicated people not only not getting their comeuppance but getting rewarded — whether through a coveted job for which there are excellent untarnished (women) candidates or through a college spot secured through a seriously padded resume or through getting repaid ahead of the legitimate creditors.
That outrage and interest is not shocking or fake. What’s shocking is constantly screaming against it through insults and misplaced moral outrage. It would be like saying people commenting on the Operation Varsity Blues should be silent and the FBI were unfair to the poor parents trying to do the best for their kids. It’s plain wrong and immoral and quite likely illegal (from consumer protection onwards).
I suspect the dcumers defending this behavior here are 1 or very few. Bisgaard’s tweet aiming to silence people had 1 taker only too. What happened at and around Whittle is indefensible.
Don’t be fooled - this thread seems to have really struck the nerve and now I’d like to see the Whittle scandal get unpacked more, particularly around the DC people who were in Chris Whittle’s inner circle.
Anonymous
07/18/2022 22:36
Subject: Whittle
Anonymous wrote:After Marjo Talbott’s stellar run at Maret, folks wonder where the board of trustees suddenly went off the track.
Clearly all of the old DCUM threads about the outdated Maret facilities struck a nerve with the board so they had to choose the only candidate associated with a school whose owner is known for grandiose architecture and design.
Anonymous
07/18/2022 22:16
Subject: Whittle
After Marjo Talbott’s stellar run at Maret, folks wonder where the board of trustees suddenly went off the track.
Anonymous
07/18/2022 22:15
Subject: Re:Whittle
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:parents: if you were Venmo'ing the teachers and the starving boarders in March, some seriously material information was likely withheld from you.
The information that Whittle allegedly repeatedly implied Bisgaard, O’Neil, Baldessari and Einsl were privy to and allegedly withheld from other parents due to the self-interest to see their children graduate, per the WBJ reporting? Also how is it fair that the Whittle SS allegedly promising to pay these folks first when there’s a list of unpaid creditors, teachers and vendors?
If you go to maret and have a problem with the selection, bring it up to the school. This is all speculation and posters here are damaging a family and a person's reputation. The man has kids and a family and this wont stop. I dont even have a child at maret but im feeling this guy has had enough malicious posts against him. If you have an issue bring it up to the achool and stop flaming a fire. If this wasn't an anonymous forum none of you would do this. Theres so much bullying on this platform its terrifying and atrocious. Grow up. Your kids read this forum
+2000000 if you are that concerned contact him with your concerns and maret this forum isn’t the best place to if you are soooo concerned
After Marjo Talbots’s stellar run, folks wonder where the board suddenly went off the track.
Contact who, Dennis? Please give me a break. There was a town hall where parents got to ask him questions but a former Whittle parent showed up to talk about how great he was. The first thing everyone thought was, this person has to be a plant.
What did that parent specifically say about him? What did that parent say Dennis do for Whittle? If this story really is true, I guess I understand why many people are angry with Maret’s selection.