From the Harford County Education Association:
The Harford County Education Association (HCEA) proudly announced their endorsement of Al Williamson and Jansen Robinson to serve as members of the Harford County Board of Education.
“Mr. Robinson has done a tremendous job representing District A. He has consistently pursued equity and efficiency in our schools. Mr. Williamson has done a great job representing Harford County as an appointed member of the board of education. He understands the needs of the District D community and will be a strong advocate for our families,” said HCEA Vice President Chrystie Crawford-Smick.
We have been encouraged by Mr. Robinson’s and Mr. Williamson’s efforts to reform the status quo in Harford County Public Schools. HCEA is pleased to endorse Jansen Robinson for Harford County Board of Education in District A and Al Williamson for Harford County Board of Education in District D. HCEA vets all candidates for endorsement through a careful selection process, which includes completion of a questionnaire and interviews with educators. All candidates are given the opportunity to participate in the HCEA endorsement process.
Fake News- “All candidates are given the opportunity to participate in the HCEA endorsement process”. Impossible if the filing deadline is February 27th and their process has already occurred.
You are spot on! Al Williamson was endorsed before Tamara Rush was given an opportunity and she’s filed the day before. I think HCEA hurried to get this notice out to help Williamson because he doesn’t have a shot.
When is Burbery going to resign?
If HCEA likes it, I don’t. Simple.
That’s a pretty awful thing to say, Arturro Nasney. The education association is a bipartisan organization that works to advance the interests of all students. I am ashamed of you.
And stop the demagogic attacks on Mr. Burbery, everyone.
Nina, if you believe that the HCEA is bipartisan and even gives two hoots in hell about students, I have a neat little bridge in Brooklyn to sell to you.
The HCEA is NOT bipartisan. Does the word “karma” ring a bell?
Here is the reality. HCEA is composed of approximately an even split of Republicans and Democrats. HCEA Leadership is also evenly spit between Republicans and Democrats. HCEA has been the leading advocate for public education in Harford County for a very long time. Folks can demonize me for an insensitive and ill advised post which was never meant to be partisan; which also resulted in me being censured by my Board of Directors and Representative Assembly. That is fine. I am a big boy. I made a mistake and I am accountable for it. However, do not diminish the advocacy of our teachers and our union. Ryan Burbey is not HCEA. HCEA is far more than any individual.
Our Government Relations Committee which is composed of both Republicans and Democrats makes a recommendation to the HCEA Board of Directors which is also composed of both Republicans and Democrats. The HCEA Board of Directors then votes on the recommendation. I have no vote in the endorsement process. HCEA endorses candidates based on their support for our public schools, our students and our teachers.
Again, demonize me all you like but do not denigrate our teachers or our union or our endorsement process. HCEA is entirely non-partisan. Our focus of advocacy is ensuring that we have quality public schools. HCEA endorses candidates who will support our public schools, our students and our teachers; regardless of party affiliation.
I’m pretty sure HCPS has been the leading advocate for public education in Harford county. You do not speak for all teachers and students in the county. Furthermore, how many teachers are actually in your union? How many that are in your union that don’t share your views and they want out but you make it so difficult for them to do so?
You may not have a vote…..But didn’t you ask questions during the candidate screening process? Were you present during the oral interview boards?? Your organization does more harm than good for teachers, and that all starts with you.
Mr. Burbery, thank you for your post.
You have no idea how much I admire you.
Kate, he’s hot.
^ ^ Someone let the women speak again…