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Never having been one to
mind speaking “publicly or candidly” about any topic, I am compelled to respond to the question posed by John Kiser in the June 3 edition of the Rappahannock News: “Public Schools: What are we getting for our money?”
I am neither representing the views of the school system or necessarily the views of my fellow teachers. I am a parent, a taxpayer, and a teacher in this county.
My proudest role is that of parent. I have a first grader that has thrived in our “bankrupt” schools. She has learned to read on an accelerated level, participates in a math enrichment program, shows aptitude with art, loves PE and is a dandy little soccer player.
I have taught in this systen for five years. Before that I taught in Loudoun County. I took a $20,000 pay cut to accept a job in Rappahannock County. I wanted to work where I lived; I wanted to know the people in the community; and I wanted to make a contribution and a difference.
In last week’s newspaper alone I saw no less than four articles about the successes of our students and faculty. Those stories are about kids and teachers and the communi ty working together. Then I
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