When I was in junior high, I had a science teacher who was
the worst. He could not explain a concept or a project clearly. It is the only class in which I can remember feeling regularly confused. This teacher was also incapabale of maintaining good order and proper respect in his classroom. Guess what? 20 years later, he was the superintendent of Hearne ISD schools. He held the position for a good number of years. I cannot imagine a school board hiring the man. From what I heard and read, the district suffered (apparently willingly) under his guidance.
Also, I currently teach (in a much larger town) with a teacher who formerly taught in Hearne ISD. She taught ESL (no specialization in that area), Spanish (no specialization in that area) and about 4 other subjects, including industrial technology and various computer courses. Does this help explain why people are taking their children out of Hearne schools? [In our district, she's currently teaching computer classes and industrial tech.]
Also, I currently teach (in a much larger town) with a teacher who formerly taught in Hearne ISD. She taught ESL (no specialization in that area), Spanish (no specialization in that area) and about 4 other subjects, including industrial technology and various computer courses. Does this help explain why people are taking their children out of Hearne schools? [In our district, she's currently teaching computer classes and industrial tech.]I understand...they're the ones who keep their jobs. If a teacher pushes the level and brings it up (s)he gets to move. It's sad, but true and no one will defend you. This is a barometer of the downfall of the nation. You have mail.