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Price Paid For Doing What I Was Supposed To Do For Children
I was director of HR for nine years for a large urban school district. I was passionate about children being the priority. I supported committed, effective teachers, but worked to transition out ineffective, abusive teachers and administrators.
Work of HR during my tenure was recognized by two state agencies and an independent performance review.
I complained about a principal who made a child eat of the garbage who I was not allowed to terminate, but the firing of a principal who insulted adults was required.
I refused to participate in unfair treatment of employees who had no connection to political power. I reported theft and mismanagement of district assets purchased with tax payer dollars and to avoid public scrutiny, the issue was not addressed.
I lived my integrity and paid the price. I was not the only person to pay the price for doing was right. I would not do anything differently.
Students deserve to be the priority in public education….
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MD
I understand what you are saying….I reported negligent treatment of patients that led to a death and other serious errors in a hospital and am paying the price…..doing the right thing is difficult, but my compass has always been – “if this was my child or my family member what would I want others to do?” Should people just stand by and do nothing, or should someone say something?
Neelu Pal | 5 months, 2 weeks ago
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Soldiers for God!
Being a “soldier” in Gods army was ‘never’ meant to be “easy”…. He said that we would walk the path “less chosen” by many, the way that is rugged and less traveled! Salt when it’s added to a ‘pot’ does not stand out – it is “dissolved”, changed and altered to blend in – YET it speaks a loud, strong message (flavor) far above the rest of the ingredients!! This is what we are to do – remain “firm” in our beliefs yet by our “actions, the way we LIVE” we are to rise above and show the world that there is a better way! There are times that God opens a “door” for us to speak words of wisdom & comfort and “we should” share the better way of God! I too live amongst others less noticed & less thought of.
To God be the Glory Forever….
Pat Barron | 3 months, 3 weeks ago
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Thank God
Thank god for people like you who take the time do to whats is right.
Nasrin Zoghbia | 3 months, 2 weeks ago
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Eating garbage
Good for you.I believe that honest people will always be successful.I hope someone sees that and gives you a job back in that field ,kids need protection from abusive teachers.
Celeste jones | 1 month, 3 weeks ago
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God Bless You
The world needs people like you. Keep going.
Michelle Stone | 4 weeks ago
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Human being
As long as you can look at yourself in a mirror without cringing, you’re doing something right. Unfortunately, it can be very difficult but you have to keep trying.
Linda White | 6 days, 11 hours ago
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