Guidance Situation at Hommocks
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Hommocks Parents
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As concerned parents and taxpayers, we believe we have the right to know why the two most highly qualified guidance counselors at the Hommocks Middle School have been "administratively reassigned," why 1,200 students have been left to rely on two much less experienced counselors, and why this situation has continued since October 29. This isn't a "personnnel matter" any longer -- it's a matter of education, and a matter of responsive government.
As concerned parents and taxpayers, we believe we have the right to know why the two most highly qualified guidance counselors at the Hommocks Middle School have been "administratively reassigned," why 1,200 students have been left to rely on two much less experienced counselors, and why this situation has continued since October 29. This isn't a "personnnel matter" any longer -- it's a matter of education, and a matter of responsive government.
We signed the "Guidance Situation at Hommocks" petition!
# 255:
11:21 am PDT, Apr 24,
Harvey Denhoff, Florida
Elizabeth Denhoff is an excellent guidance counselor, as attested by her many students and their parents. To denigrade her is inexcusable. She was always there to assist Hommocks children and went above and beyond her duties. A definitive look into the administration's decision to "resassign" her is necessary.
Elizabeth Denhoff is an excellent guidance counselor, as attested by her many students and their parents. To denigrade her is inexcusable. She was always there to assist Hommocks children and went above and beyond her duties. A definitive look into the administration's decision to "resassign" her is necessary.
# 254:
6:21 pm PST, Dec 5,
Here Wegoagain, New York
It is a shame that these counselors have to suffer because of the incomepentence of the administration of this school. I blame the principal.I don't undertstand why he is still there. HE should be the one on "administrative leave". He is the most incompetent leader and it seems like everyone else has to suffer because of his poor management skills....they need to get rid of him. This community deserves more than "this is a personnel issue".
It is a shame that these counselors have to suffer because of the incomepentence of the administration of this school. I blame the principal.I don't undertstand why he is still there. HE should be the one on "administrative leave". He is the most incompetent leader and it seems like everyone else has to suffer because of his poor management skills....they need to get rid of him. This community deserves more than "this is a personnel issue".
# 253:
6:15 pm PST, Dec 5,
Name not displayed, New York
# 252:
2:52 pm PST, Dec 5,
Former student =[, New York
as a student who once went to hmx i went through the mr.rod thing in which they told us nothing but then the next day would see him on tv. The school district could be a little more honest with the student and the parents who live in the community. and if i was still in hmx i would be worried. Getting a new guidence counciler no matter if i was in 6,7,or 8th grade must be very scary how do you know you can trust that person and who at this time are students turning to? I for one feel asahamed to say i once went to hmx. my favorite quote is live and learn. This school has been through something like this before a facultyy member has sundenly been "fired" this school has already been through something like this. im sad to say this school hasnt learned.
as a student who once went to hmx i went through the mr.rod thing in which they told us nothing but then the next day would see him on tv. The school district could be a little more honest with the student and the parents who live in the community. and if i was still in hmx i would be worried. Getting a new guidence counciler no matter if i was in 6,7,or 8th grade must be very scary how do you know you can trust that person and who at this time are students turning to? I for one feel asahamed to say i once went to hmx. my favorite quote is live and learn. This school has been through something like this before a facultyy member has sundenly been "fired" this school has already been through something like this. im sad to say this school hasnt learned.
# 251:
12:03 pm PST, Dec 5,
Amanda Shepherd, California
I can attest that Elizabeth Denhoff would never, NEVER place a child in harm's way. Mamaroneck should come clean about any grievance with her so parents can be at ease. I imagine the same is probably true for the other counselor.
I can attest that Elizabeth Denhoff would never, NEVER place a child in harm's way. Mamaroneck should come clean about any grievance with her so parents can be at ease. I imagine the same is probably true for the other counselor.
# 249:
7:25 pm PST, Dec 2,
Alexa Knowles, New York
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# 248:
4:26 pm PST, Dec 2,
Maria Azevedo, New York
# 247:
4:07 pm PST, Dec 2,
Latifa Workowitz, New York
wow.
wow.
# 246:
7:22 am PST, Dec 2,
Name not displayed, New York
# 245:
11:47 am PST, Dec 1,
Zahou Lahou, New York
Once again, the District is surprised to see that tenured employees, who got tenure without the slightest review of their performance, have to be set aside and replaced by expensive replacements. How long will we have to tolerate this incompetence at the top ? and what was the principal doing ? schmoozing with teachers, as usual, instead of watching them ? is this why he is paid 140k plus perks ?
Once again, the District is surprised to see that tenured employees, who got tenure without the slightest review of their performance, have to be set aside and replaced by expensive replacements. How long will we have to tolerate this incompetence at the top ? and what was the principal doing ? schmoozing with teachers, as usual, instead of watching them ? is this why he is paid 140k plus perks ?
# 244:
7:10 pm PST, Nov 30,
Rocky Cipriano, New York
# 243:
10:50 am PST, Nov 30,
Jennifer Guerra, New York
# 242:
10:24 am PST, Nov 30,
Robert Meglio, New York
# 239:
8:26 pm PST, Nov 29,
Anonymous Anonymous, New York
in response to 227 do you really think that Mr. M----e does not have anything better to do than to check into this blog...he is a VICTIM ...and not what you portray him to be...this avenue just amounts to BULLYING via the internet... which is what so many middle school children are subjected to everyday...PLEASE stop acting like a bunch of Middle Schoolers...wait for all the facts to come out....the administration ceraintly chose 2 very experienced and qualified coounselors ....they stepped into a mine field that I am sure they did not know existed...in their first "semester" of their "freshman year" they have held the fort..wonderfully...I only hope that they do not have a bitter taste ...I hope the joy that they felt in June.. being chosen as guidance counselors in the Hommocks Middle School....has not left them feeling isolated or ostracized...something that middle school children feel...give these folks a chance....they started a new career ...and they are so qualified...with joy and enthusism ...and I hope to God they never lose that
in response to 227 do you really think that Mr. M----e does not have anything better to do than to check into this blog...he is a VICTIM ...and not what you portray him to be...this avenue just amounts to BULLYING via the internet... which is what so many middle school children are subjected to everyday...PLEASE stop acting like a bunch of Middle Schoolers...wait for all the facts to come out....the administration ceraintly chose 2 very experienced and qualified coounselors ....they stepped into a mine field that I am sure they did not know existed...in their first "semester" of their "freshman year" they have held the fort..wonderfully...I only hope that they do not have a bitter taste ...I hope the joy that they felt in June.. being chosen as guidance counselors in the Hommocks Middle School....has not left them feeling isolated or ostracized...something that middle school children feel...give these folks a chance....they started a new career ...and they are so qualified...with joy and enthusism ...and I hope to God they never lose that
# 238:
1:47 pm PST, Nov 29,
Name not displayed, New York
# 237:
11:32 am PST, Nov 29,
Veronica Catanese, New York
# 235:
5:52 am PST, Nov 29,
Name not displayed, New York
school is an investment for families. considering the amount of taxes we pay here we are entitled to some information regarding our INVESTMENT. this is a PUBLIC school.
school is an investment for families. considering the amount of taxes we pay here we are entitled to some information regarding our INVESTMENT. this is a PUBLIC school.
# 233:
3:51 pm PST, Nov 28,
Joe Angilletta, New York
# 232:
1:02 pm PST, Nov 28,
Get A Life, New York
God, Don't you people have anything better to do?
God, Don't you people have anything better to do?
# 231:
10:09 am PST, Nov 28,
Name not displayed, New York
# 229:
5:30 am PST, Nov 28,
Jean Rosen, New York
Whoever you are, Commenter #227, it seems you're in the minority. Anyone reading this petition -- which so far is the only "reading" this community has as to what people are feeling...can attest to the fact that these women have ALWAYS put our children first and put passion into their jobs. I, for one, ALWAYS saw Elizabeth Denhoff at her job before 8 and after 5 and she ALWAYS got back to me promptly and efficiently.
Whoever you are, Commenter #227, it seems you're in the minority. Anyone reading this petition -- which so far is the only "reading" this community has as to what people are feeling...can attest to the fact that these women have ALWAYS put our children first and put passion into their jobs. I, for one, ALWAYS saw Elizabeth Denhoff at her job before 8 and after 5 and she ALWAYS got back to me promptly and efficiently.
# 228:
5:19 am PST, Nov 28,
Name not displayed, New York
Unfortunately my experiences with the school, administration and the guidance staff has demonstrated that their "assurances" are not to be trusted. The administration has shown that they are sloppy and unprofessional. Given the events of recent years it is imperative that we learn the reason for this action.
Unfortunately my experiences with the school, administration and the guidance staff has demonstrated that their "assurances" are not to be trusted. The administration has shown that they are sloppy and unprofessional. Given the events of recent years it is imperative that we learn the reason for this action.
# 227:
6:27 pm PST, Nov 27,
Name not displayed, New York
It's great that these women fooled the parents in the community so well. Anyone who ever worked with them know why they are not here. They are nasty evil women who deserve everything they get!!
It's great that these women fooled the parents in the community so well. Anyone who ever worked with them know why they are not here. They are nasty evil women who deserve everything they get!!
# 226:
2:54 pm PST, Nov 27,
Augusta Klein, New York
# 225:
2:41 pm PST, Nov 27,
Lori Kaplan, New York
# 224:
2:20 pm PST, Nov 27,
Carina Allen, New York
I really want to know whats going on!!! This bugs me soooo much!
I really want to know whats going on!!! This bugs me soooo much!
# 223:
1:50 pm PST, Nov 27,
Sharon Liff, New York
# 222:
1:07 pm PST, Nov 27,
Elisha Collin, New York
# 221:
12:21 pm PST, Nov 27,
Reyna Familia, New York
# 220:
11:07 am PST, Nov 27,
Lori Herbsman, New York
# 219:
10:27 am PST, Nov 27,
Janett Beswick, New York
# 218:
10:19 am PST, Nov 27,
Nancy Low, New York
# 217:
10:13 am PST, Nov 27,
Gary Low, New York
# 216:
9:08 am PST, Nov 27,
Colleen Cassidy, New York
I don't know how this school district can expect to attract high quality faculty after publicly humiliating two experienced counselors in this way. Pulling them out of school and telling the parents that "at this time" no child is believed to have been put at risk suggests some sort of extreme misconduct and is certainly an odd way to protect their privacy. These counselors are living under a cloud of speculation and rumor that needs to be cleared up.
I don't know how this school district can expect to attract high quality faculty after publicly humiliating two experienced counselors in this way. Pulling them out of school and telling the parents that "at this time" no child is believed to have been put at risk suggests some sort of extreme misconduct and is certainly an odd way to protect their privacy. These counselors are living under a cloud of speculation and rumor that needs to be cleared up.
# 215:
9:02 am PST, Nov 27,
Maria Iacono, New York
# 214:
8:58 am PST, Nov 27,
Risa Crandall, New York
We need more support for our students regarding counceling, please reconsider this situation, thank you
We need more support for our students regarding counceling, please reconsider this situation, thank you
# 213:
8:54 am PST, Nov 27,
Name not displayed, New York
# 211:
7:41 am PST, Nov 27,
Name not displayed, New York
# 210:
7:29 am PST, Nov 27,
Nora Harris, New York
# 209:
7:13 am PST, Nov 27,
Margot Stephenson, New York
# 208:
7:05 am PST, Nov 27,
Vickie Hage, New York
Something is clearly amiss with our school system. I think we should all attend the next Board of Education meeting. I'm sure the Board would appreciate a show of interest from the community and an opportunity to inform us all.
Something is clearly amiss with our school system. I think we should all attend the next Board of Education meeting. I'm sure the Board would appreciate a show of interest from the community and an opportunity to inform us all.
# 207:
7:05 am PST, Nov 27,
Meghan Gowan, New Hampshire
# 206:
7:04 am PST, Nov 27,
Karen Blumenthal, New York
# 205:
6:26 am PST, Nov 27,
Kristen McCarthy, New York
The fact remains that two counselors are carrying out the responsibility of four. That is unacceptable and certainly puts our children's well-being at risk.
The fact remains that two counselors are carrying out the responsibility of four. That is unacceptable and certainly puts our children's well-being at risk.
# 204:
6:25 am PST, Nov 27,
Ellen Payne, New York
# 202:
5:48 am PST, Nov 27,
ANDREW LEVINE, Florida
# 201:
4:48 am PST, Nov 27,
Karen Flynn, New York
