From Hilary Jenkins-Spangler: Apparently, Principal at Aberdeen High thinks he’s ‘retarded’… Dressed in a pink shirt with a fake pig nose, over the televised school announcements on Wednesday, Mike O’Brien said ‘I look retarded’. What exactly did he mean? When he said ‘retarded’ was he suggesting he looked like a special ed student with a […]
Ambridge: “Everyone Should be Aware that Anytime Anyone Asks for Money Over the Phone, it is Probably a Scam”
From Gary Ambridge: We had a very interesting phone call this afternoon. A “Lt. Cross, badge number 48” (410-443-4340) of the “Harford County Sheriff’s Office” called to tell us that a warrant has been issued for our arrest (both me and Joanna) because we failed to appear for a grand Jury. The only way we […]
Jenkins-Spangler: “Another Rally is Planned for Next Month to Honor Special Educators in the County”
From Hilary Jenkins-Spangler: The rally on Wednesday was a success and a good start – and this is just the start. We endeavor to strengthen the special ed programs, intervention services and support the teachers. We received good coverage on the 5 o’clock and 10:30 news. Ryan Burbey from the Teacher’s Union, Jeanette Jennings, the […]
Jenkins-Spangler to Harford County Board of Education: “The Special Ed Department Needs an Enema”
From Hilary Jenkins-Spangler: My husband attended a BOE meeting Monday evening in Bel Air. Dr Canavan was the first public speaker. She praised the administrators for taking ‘appropriate’ action regarding the abuse case at Hickory Elementary School. Dr. Canavan indicated that the problem was handled quickly and efficiently. Nancy Reynolds said “I want to thank […]
Jenkins-Spangler: Rally Planned Outside Board of Education; “This Affects Everyone – Not Just Parents of Children with Disabilities”
From Hilary Jenkins-Spangler: My husband and I are organizing a rally outside the Harford County Board of Education on Wednesday. We want to hold the administrators responsible for the substandard services for special education students – we are still at least 20 years behind surrounding counties. The changes implemented by the county since the Hickory […]
Sen. Cassilly: “On Sept. 17 ‘We the People of the United States’ are Invited to Celebrate Constitution Day”
From State Sen. Bob Cassilly: On September 17th “We the People of the United States” are invited to celebrate Constitution Day. It was on that day in 1787 that the delegates to the Constitutional Convention met in Philadelphia to sign the Constitution which has served well as our country’s guidepost for over two and a […]
Milcarzyk: “Having a Shelter Improves the Quality of Life Not Just for the Homeless, but for the Community”
The following letter was written by Laura Milcarzyk, a client who has graduated from the program at Harford Family House and spoke at the organization’s prayer vigil last Tuesday. Joyce Duffy, ED/CEO Harford Family House, provided the letter and said Milcarzyk hopes that her story will help those who oppose building or expanding shelters to […]
Jacobs: “Now, More Than Ever, Local School Boards Are Critical”
From Verjeana M. Jacobs, President, Maryland Association of Boards of Education: As State Superintendent Lowery departs the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and new State Board appointees begin their terms, now more than ever, school boards across the state are needed to provide critical, consistent, and stable leadership to local students, schools, and communities. […]
