Can Parents Control Who Teaches Their Children

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Can Parents Control Who Teaches Their Children?
Interactive Case Designed By Chad Behnke,
Kathryn Hartung, Rachana Shelat
ELPA 702 Introduction to Elementary and
Secondary Educational Leadership
Read instructions
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Instructions

• You will begin this game with an overview of
  a school community before being confronted with a
  conflict within the school. As you make choices
  pertinent to the teacher and community, your
  progress with be tracked.
• For example, if you make a decision in
  favor of the community, you will see a bar like
  this
• If you make a negative choice for the
  teacher, you will see a bar like this

Community
Miss Thatch
Begin game
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Introduction

• You are Mr. Howard, the new principal at Roaming
  Hills Elementary School in Alberta, Canada. The
  school community is predominantly homogenous,
  consisting of Mennonite families who were born,
  raised and then settled down in the area.
  Christian ideals are highly valued and despite
  the strong parental involvement in the school, a
  large number of parents never graduated from high
  school. Low German is the main language spoken in
  the homes by families so children sometimes enter
  Kindergarten with little or no knowledge of
  English. Student discipline is important for
  families, as is respect for their culture.
  Overall, the school climate is extremely
  positive, with parents as a whole very satisfied
  with the education their children are receiving.

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Introduction

• As the new school year begins, rumblings
  involving the new Kindergarten teacher start to
  surface. With one year of substitute teaching in
  an urban center under her belt, Miss Thatch is
  indeed
• very different than the previous two
• Kindergarten teachers. Unlike Mrs.
• Martens and Miss Fehr, Miss Thatch
• is not local, not religious and does not
• speak Low German. Quiet and reserved,
• Miss Thatch lacks confidence and feels
• out of place in this close-knit community.

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Emails Received

• Mr. Gordon, the assistant principal at
  Roaming Hills, came to you today with a sheet of
  emails detailing parent complaints regarding the
  lack of discipline and student-teacher
  interactions in Ms. Thatchs classroom.
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Review email complaints
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Parent emails
Mr.
Confer with Mr. Gordon about Miss Thatch
Call an immediate meeting with Miss Thatch
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Mr. Howard talks to Mr. Gordon
Miss Thatch

• Unaware of potential parent biases toward
  Miss Thatch, you seek out additional information
  about the situation from Mr. Gordon. He tells
  you that parents do not readily accept outsiders
  in their community. He predicts Miss Thatch does
  not fit the mold that parents envision for
  their childrens teachers because she does not
  speak low German or say grace before lunch.

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Mr. Howard calls a meeting with Miss Thatch.

• You call Miss Thatch to your office. You
  welcome her and ask her to have a seat.

Miss Thatch
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Mr. Howard calls a meeting with Miss Thatch.

• You call Miss Thatch to your office. You
  welcome her and ask her to have a seat.

Miss Thatch
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Let Miss Thatch lead the conversation.

• In allowing Miss Thatch to start the
  conversation, she confides that she is
  overwhelmed in her new position at the school.
  Having only one year of substitute teacher
  experience in an urban area, she tells you that
  she has little expertise in working with students
  from this rural community. She admits that while
  the parents dont openly talk with her about
  problems in the classroom, she feels as though
  there might be something going on that is keeping
  them distant. She openly asks for assistance in
  dealing with her new surroundings.

Miss Thatch
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Let Miss Thatch lead the conversation.

• In allowing Miss Thatch to start the
  conversation, she confides that she is
  overwhelmed in her new position at the school.
  Having only one year of substitute teacher
  experience in an urban area, she tells you that
  she has little expertise in working with students
  from this rural community. She admits that while
  the parents dont openly talk with her about
  problems in the classroom, she feels as though
  there might be something going on that is keeping
  them distant. She openly asks for assistance in
  dealing with her new surroundings.

Miss Thatch
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Mr. Howard presents problem.
Ms. Thatch

• As principal, you feel it is your
  responsibility to tell Miss Thatch about the
  parent emails. You show her the sheet of printed
  emails that Mr. Gordon delivered to you. You
  wait for her response after she reads them.

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Mr. Howard presents problem.

• As principal, you feel it is your
  responsibility to tell Miss Thatch about the
  parent emails. You show her the sheet of printed
  emails that Mr. Gordon delivered to you. You
  wait for her response after she reads them.

Miss Thatch
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Mr. Howard explains disciplinary procedure.

• You ask Miss Thatch to sit while you remain
  standing behind your desk. You hand Miss Thatch
  a copy of the school disciplinary procedure for
  teachers. You tell Miss Thatch that there have
  been a number of complaints from parents
  regarding her instructional style. After
  reminding Miss Thatch that she is a first year
  teacher at the school, you advise that she get
  the problems in her classroom under control.

Miss Thatch
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Mr. Howard explains disciplinary procedure.

• You ask Miss Thatch to sit while you remain
  standing behind your desk. You hand Miss Thatch
  a copy of the school disciplinary procedure for
  teachers. You tell Miss Thatch that there have
  been a number of complaints from parents
  regarding her instructional style. After
  reminding Miss Thatch that she is a first year
  teacher at the school, you advise that she get
  the problems in her classroom under control.

Miss Thatch
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Miss Thatch assures principal of a change in
practice.

• Miss Thatch assures you that she will try to
  remedy areas where her instruction is weak and
  bolster parent communication. She promises to
  stay committed to her students and their families.

Miss Thatch
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Miss Thatch assures principal of a change in
practice.

• Miss Thatch assures you that she will try to
  remedy areas where her instruction is weak and
  bolster parent communication. She promises to
  stay committed to her students and their families.

Miss Thatch
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Miss Thatch assures principal of a change in
practice.

• Miss Thatch assures you that she will try to
  remedy areas where her instruction is weak and
  bolster parent communication. She promises to
  stay committed to her students and their families.

Miss Thatch
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Miss Thatch assures principal of a change in
practice.

• Miss Thatch assures you that she will try to
  remedy areas where her instruction is weak and
  bolster parent communication. She promises to
  stay committed to her students and their families.

Miss Thatch
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Miss Thatch assures principal of a change in
practice.

• Miss Thatch assures you that she will try to
  remedy areas where her instruction is weak and
  bolster parent communication. She promises to
  stay committed to her students and their families.

Miss Thatch
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Mr. Howard advises Miss Thatch to respond to
parent complaints

• You acknowledge Miss Thatchs promises. You
  tell her that while you know it can be difficult
  to fit into a new community, she needs to make
  every attempt to solve the problems in her
  classroom that parents may complain about. You
  tell her that if the community continues to
  disapprove of her teaching style that you will be
  forced to support parents, as they know what is
  best for their children.

Miss Thatch
Community
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Mr. Howard advises Miss Thatch to respond to
parent complaints

• You acknowledge Miss Thatchs promises. You
  tell her that while you know it can be difficult
  to fit into a new community, she needs to make
  every attempt to solve the problems in her
  classroom that parents may complain about. You
  tell her that if the community continues to
  disapprove of her teaching style that you will be
  forced to support parents, as they know what is
  best for their children.

Miss Thatch
Community
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Mr. Howard advises Miss Thatch to respond to
parent complaints

• You acknowledge Miss Thatchs promises. You
  tell her that while you know it can be difficult
  to fit into a new community, she needs to make
  every attempt to solve the problems in her
  classroom that parents may complain about. You
  tell her that if the community continues to
  disapprove of her teaching style that you will be
  forced to support parents, as they know what is
  best for their children.

Miss Thatch
Community
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Mr. Howard advises Miss Thatch to respond to
parent complaints

• You acknowledge Miss Thatchs promises. You
  tell her that while you know it can be difficult
  to fit into a new community, she needs to make
  every attempt to solve the problems in her
  classroom that parents may complain about. You
  tell her that if the community continues to
  disapprove of her teaching style that you will be
  forced to support parents, as they know what is
  best for their children.

Miss Thatch
Community
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Mr. Howard advises Miss Thatch to respond to
parent complaints

• You acknowledge Miss Thatchs promises. You
  tell her that while you know it can be difficult
  to fit into a new community, she needs to make
  every attempt to solve the problems in her
  classroom that parents may complain about. You
  tell her that if the community continues to
  disapprove of her teaching style that you will be
  forced to support parents, as they know what is
  best for their children.

Miss Thatch
Community
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Mr. Howard proposes a new teacher mentorship
program.

• You acknowledge that Miss Thatchs promises
  are sincere and can see her potential as a
  developing new teacher. You suggest a teacher
  mentorship program with an experienced teacher on
  staff and another teacher who is native to the
  community. Miss Thatch embraces your help and
  hurries to set up weekly meetings with these new
  teachers to assist her. You remain upbeat by
  encouraging Miss Thatch and let her know you will
  be making occasional visits to her classroom to
  see if there is anything else you can do to
  assist her.

Miss Thatch
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Mr. Howard proposes a new teacher mentorship
program

• You acknowledge that Miss Thatchs promises
  are sincere and can see her potential as a
  developing new teacher. You suggest a teacher
  mentorship program with an experienced teacher on
  staff and another teacher who is native to the
  community. Miss Thatch embraces your help and
  hurries to set up weekly meetings with these new
  teachers to assist her. You remain upbeat by
  encouraging Miss Thatch and let her know you will
  be making occasional visits to her classroom to
  see if there is anything else you can do to
  assist her.

Miss Thatch
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Mr. Howard proposes a new teacher mentorship
program

• You acknowledge that Miss Thatchs promises
  are sincere and can see her potential as a
  developing new teacher. You suggest a teacher
  mentorship program with an experienced teacher on
  staff and another teacher who is native to the
  community. Miss Thatch embraces your help and
  hurries to set up weekly meetings with these new
  teachers to assist her. You remain upbeat by
  encouraging Miss Thatch and let her know you will
  be making occasional visits to her classroom to
  see if there is anything else you can do to
  assist her.

Miss Thatch
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• You acknowledge that Miss Thatchs promises
  are sincere and can see her potential as a
  developing new teacher. You suggest a teacher
  mentorship program with an experienced teacher on
  staff and another teacher who is native to the
  community. Miss Thatch embraces your help and
  hurries to set up weekly meetings with these new
  teachers to assist her. You remain upbeat by
  encouraging Miss Thatch and let her know you will
  be making occasional visits to her classroom to
  see if there is anything else you can do to
  assist her.

Mr. Howard proposes new teacher mentor program
Miss Thatch
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Mr. Howard proposes a new teacher mentor program

• You acknowledge that Miss Thatchs promises
  are sincere and can see her potential as a
  developing new teacher. You suggest a teacher
  mentorship program with an experienced teacher on
  staff and another teacher who is native to the
  community. Miss Thatch embraces your help and
  hurries to set up weekly meetings with these new
  teachers to assist her. You remain upbeat by
  encouraging Miss Thatch and let her know you will
  be making occasional visits to her classroom to
  see if there is anything else you can do to
  assist her.

Miss Thatch
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Mr. Howard proposes a new teacher mentor program

• You acknowledge that Miss Thatchs promises
  are sincere and can see her potential as a
  developing new teacher. You suggest a teacher
  mentorship program with an experienced teacher on
  staff and another teacher who is native to the
  community. Miss Thatch embraces your help and
  hurries to set up weekly meetings with these new
  teachers to assist her. You remain upbeat by
  encouraging Miss Thatch and let her know you will
  be making occasional visits to her classroom to
  see if there is anything else you can do to
  assist her.

Miss Thatch
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Months pass and parents call for dismissal.

• Miss Thatch shows little instructional
  improvement and irritated parents continue to
  complain. After several months, the frustration
  comes to a head when a group of parents petition
  for the dismissal of Miss Thatch. They take
  their complaints to the school board to await a
  verdict.

Miss Thatch
Community
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Months pass and parents call for dismissal.

• Miss Thatch shows little instructional
  improvement and irritated parents continue to
  complain. After several months, the frustration
  comes to a head when a group of parents petition
  for the dismissal of Miss Thatch. They take
  their complaints to the school board to await a
  verdict.

Miss Thatch
Community
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Months pass and parents call for dismissal.

• Miss Thatch shows little instructional
  improvement and irritated parents continue to
  complain. After several months, the frustration
  comes to a head when a group of parents petition
  for the dismissal of Miss Thatch. They take
  their complaints to the school board to await a
  verdict.

Miss Thatch
Community
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Months pass and parents call for dismissal.

• Miss Thatch shows little instructional
  improvement and irritated parents continue to
  complain. After several months, the frustration
  comes to a head when a group of parents petition
  for the dismissal of Miss Thatch. They take
  their complaints to the school board to await a
  verdict.

Miss Thatch
Community
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Months pass and parents call for dismissal.

• Miss Thatch shows little instructional
  improvement and irritated parents continue to
  complain. After several months, the frustration
  comes to a head when a group of parents petition
  for the dismissal of Miss Thatch. They take
  their complaints to the school board to await a
  verdict.

Miss Thatch
Community
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Quietly begin seeking out new teacher candidates

• Roughly three months have passed with Miss
  Thatch experiencing noticeable improvements in
  relations with students by her own account and
  others. However, she feels great stress when she
  learns that Mrs. Martens is now a certified
  teacher. Miss Thatch also learns that several of
  her co-workers have been in touch with Mrs.
  Martens. You continue to provide support for
  Miss Thatch as she continues in the new teacher
  mentorship program.

Miss Thatch
Community
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Quietly begin seeking out new teacher candidates.

• Roughly three months have passed with Miss
  Thatch experiencing noticeable improvements in
  relations with students by her own account and
  others. However, she feels great stress when she
  learns that Mrs. Martens is now a certified
  teacher. Miss Thatch also learns that several of
  her co-workers have been in touch with Mrs.
  Martens. You continue to provide support for
  Miss Thatch as she continues in the new teacher
  mentorship program.

Miss Thatch
Community
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Quietly begin seeking out new teacher candidates

• Roughly three months have passed with Miss
  Thatch experiencing noticeable improvements in
  relations with students by her own account and
  others. However, she feels great stress when she
  learns that Mrs. Martens is now a certified
  teacher. Miss Thatch also learns that several of
  her co-workers have been in touch with Mrs.
  Martens. You continue to provide support for
  Miss Thatch as she continues in the new teacher
  mentorship program.

Miss Thatch
Community
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Quietly begin seeking out new teacher candidates

• Roughly three months have passed with Miss
  Thatch experiencing noticeable improvements in
  relations with students by her own account and
  others. However, she feels great stress when she
  learns that Mrs. Martens is now a certified
  teacher. Miss Thatch also learns that several of
  her co-workers have been in touch with Mrs.
  Martens. You continue to provide support for
  Miss Thatch as she continues in the new teacher
  mentorship program.

Miss Thatch
Community
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Quietly begin seeking out new teacher candidates

• Roughly three months have passed with Miss
  Thatch experiencing noticeable improvements in
  relations with students by her own account and
  others. However, she feels great stress when she
  learns that Mrs. Martens is now a certified
  teacher. Miss Thatch also learns that several of
  her co-workers have been in touch with Mrs.
  Martens. You continue to provide support for
  Miss Thatch as she continues in the new teacher
  mentorship program.

Miss Thatch
Community
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Open house night with new staff to bolster
community support.

• In past years, parental involvement was very
  strong and extremely positive with parents as a
  whole very satisfied with the education their
  children were receiving. As a new principal you
  want to continue the positive relationship with
  the community. You are not very familiar with
  the community, so you and your new staff plan an
  open house night.

Miss Thatch
Community
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Open house night with new staff to bolster
community support.

• In past years, parental involvement was
  very strong and extremely positive with parents
  as a whole very satisfied with the education
  their children were receiving. As a new principal
  you want to continue the positive relationship
  with the community. You are not very familiar
  with the community, so you and your new staff
  plan an open house night.

Miss Thatch
Community
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Open house night with new staff to bolster
community support.

• In past years, parental involvement was very
  strong and extremely positive with parents as a
  whole very satisfied with the education their
  children were receiving. As a new principal you
  want to continue the positive relationship with
  the community. You are not very familiar with
  the community, so you and your new staff plan an
  open house night.

Miss Thatch
Community
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Open house night with new staff to bolster
community support

• In past years, parental involvement was very
  strong and extremely positive with parents as a
  whole very satisfied with the education their
  children were receiving. As a new principal you
  want to continue the positive relationship with
  the community. You are not very familiar with
  the community, so you and your new staff plan an
  open house night.

Miss Thatch
Community
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Open house night with new staff to bolster
community support.

• In past years, parental involvement was
  very strong and extremely positive with parents
  as a whole very satisfied with the education
  their children were receiving. As a new principal
  you want to continue the positive relationship
  with the community. You are not very familiar
  with the community, so you and your new staff
  plan an open house night.

Miss Thatch
Community
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EPILOGUE Miss Thatch dismissed potential union
ramifications

• You attend the school board meeting in
  regards to Miss Thatchs dismissal. When
  questioned about efforts with the young teacher,
  you comment that you made her aware of the parent
  complaints against her. The board decides in
  favor of the community and dismisses Miss Thatch
  that spring. Although you bolstered support with
  the community, you later received a letter of a
  filed grievance from the Alberta Teacher
  Association. Youve also noticed a negative vibe
  in your teacher staff and that teachers do not
  trust you hoped they would.

Miss Thatch
Community
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• You attend the school board meeting in
  regards to Miss Thatchs dismissal. When
  questioned about efforts with the young teacher,
  you comment that you made her aware of the parent
  complaints against her. The board decides in
  favor of the community and dismisses Miss Thatch
  that spring. Although you bolstered support with
  the community, you later received a letter of a
  filed grievance from the Alberta Teacher
  Association. Youve also noticed a negative vibe
  in your teacher staff and that teachers do not
  trust you hoped they would.

EPILOGUE Miss Thatch dismissed potential union
ramifications
Miss Thatch
Community
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• You attend the school board meeting in
  regards to Miss Thatchs dismissal. When
  questioned about efforts with the young teacher,
  you comment that you made her aware of the parent
  complaints against her. The board decides in
  favor of the community and dismisses Miss Thatch
  that spring. Although you bolstered support with
  the community, you later received a letter of a
  filed grievance from the Alberta Teacher
  Association. Youve also noticed a negative vibe
  in your teacher staff and that teachers do not
  trust you hoped they would.

EPILOGUE Miss Thatch dismissed potential union
ramifications.
Miss Thatch
Community
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• You attend the school board meeting in
  regards to Miss Thatchs dismissal. When
  questioned about efforts with the young teacher,
  you comment that you made her aware of the parent
  complaints against her. The board decides in
  favor of the community and dismisses Miss Thatch
  that spring. Although you bolstered support with
  the community, you later received a letter of a
  filed grievance from the Alberta Teacher
  Association. Youve also noticed a negative vibe
  in your teacher staff and that teachers do not
  trust you hoped they would.

EPILOGUE Miss Thatch dismissed potential union
ramifications
Miss Thatch
Community
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• You attend the school board meeting in
  regards to Miss Thatchs dismissal. When
  questioned about efforts with the young teacher,
  you comment that you made her aware of the parent
  complaints against her. The board decides in
  favor of the community and dismisses Miss Thatch
  that spring. Although you bolstered support with
  the community, you later received a letter of a
  filed grievance from the Alberta Teacher
  Association. Youve also noticed a negative vibe
  in your teacher staff and that teachers do not
  trust you hoped they would.

EPILOGUE Miss Thatch dismissed potential union
ramifications
Miss Thatch
Community
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• Even after you reassure Miss Thatch about
  the noticeable gains she has made in her first
  year of teaching, she decides that Roaming Hills
  Elementary School is not a good fit for her and
  she resigns at the end of the year. She decides
  to look for a position in a more urban area where
  the majority of her personal and formal
  educational experience will be put to better use.
  Ms. Martens is hired for the following school
  year to replace the vacated kindergarten position.

EPILOGUE Miss Thatch quits Ms. Marten is hired.
Miss Thatch
Community
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• Even after you reassure Miss Thatch about
  the noticeable gains she has made in her first
  year of teaching, she decides that Roaming Hills
  Elementary School is not a good fit for her and
  she resigns at the end of the year. She decides
  to look for a position in a more urban area where
  the majority of her personal and formal
  educational experience will be put to better use.
  Ms. Martens is hired for the following school
  year to replace for the kindergarten position.

EPILOGUE Miss Thatch quits Ms. Marten is hired
Miss Thatch
Community
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• Even after you reassure Miss Thatch about
  the noticeable gains she has made in her first
  year of teaching, she decides that Roaming Hills
  Elementary School is not a good fit for her and
  she resigns at the end of the year. She decides
  to look for a position in a more urban area where
  the majority of her personal and formal
  educational experience will be put to better use.
  Ms. Martens is hired for the following school
  year to replace for the kindergarten position.

EPILOGUE Miss Thatch quits Ms. Marten is hired.
Miss Thatch
Community
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• Even after you reassure Miss Thatch about
  the noticeable gains she has made in her first
  year of teaching, she decides that Roaming Hills
  Elementary School is not a good fit for her and
  she resigns at the end of the year. She decides
  to look for a position in a more urban area where
  the majority of her personal and formal
  educational experience will be put to better use.
  Ms. Martens is hired for the following school
  year to replace for the kindergarten position.

EPILOGUE Miss Thatch quits Ms. Marten is hired.
Miss Thatch
Community
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• Even after you reassure Miss Thatch about
  the noticeable gains she has made in her first
  year of teaching, she decides that Roaming Hills
  Elementary School is not a good fit for her and
  she resigns at the end of the year. She decides
  to look for a position in a more urban area where
  the majority of her personal and formal
  educational experience will be put to better use.
  Ms. Martens is hired for the following school
  year to replace for the kindergarten position.

EPILOGUE Miss Thatch quits Ms. Marten is hired.
Miss Thatch
Community
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EPILOGUE Improvement continues

• Under mentorship of an experienced teacher
  Miss Thatch had adopted the popular Animated
  Literacy Program which involved the alphabet and
  its corresponding sounds through songs and
  actions. She also sends a weekly newsletter and
  makes parent phone calls. In all, you and
  community are satisfied with the improvement in
  Miss Thatchs teaching. Now she feels confident
  and she enjoys teaching. She continues her job as
  a kindergarten teacher.

Miss Thatch
Community
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EPILOGUE Improvement continues

• Under mentorship of an experienced teacher
  Miss Thatch had adopted the popular Animated
  Literacy Program which involved the alphabet and
  its corresponding sounds through songs and
  actions. She also sends weekly newsletter and
  makes parent phone calls. In all, you and
  community are satisfied with the improvement in
  Miss Thatchs teaching. Now she feels confident
  and she enjoys teaching. She continues her job as
  a kindergarten teacher.

Miss Thatch
Community
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• Under mentorship of an experienced teacher
  Miss Thatch had adopted the popular Animated
  Literacy Program which involved the alphabet and
  its corresponding sounds through songs and
  actions. She also sends weekly newsletter and
  makes parent phone calls. In all, you and
  community are satisfied with the improvement in
  Miss Thatchs teaching. Now she feels confident
  and she enjoys teaching. She continues her job as
  a kindergarten teacher.

EPILOGUE Improvement continues
Miss Thatch
Community
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• Under mentorship of an experienced teacher
  Miss Thatch had adopted the popular Animated
  Literacy Program which involved the alphabet and
  its corresponding sounds through songs and
  actions. She also sends weekly newsletter and
  makes parent phone calls. In all, you and
  community are satisfied with the improvement in
  Miss Thatchs teaching. Now she feels confident
  and she enjoys teaching. She continues her job as
  a kindergarten teacher.

EPILOGUE Improvement continues
Miss Thatch
Community
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• Under mentorship of an experienced teacher
  Miss Thatch had adopted the popular Animated
  Literacy Program which involved the alphabet and
  its corresponding sounds through songs and
  actions. She also sends weekly newsletter and
  makes parent phone calls. In all, you and
  community are satisfied with the improvement in
  Miss Thatchs teaching. Now she feels confident
  and she enjoys teaching. She continues her job as
  a kindergarten teacher.

EPILOGUE Improvement continues
Miss Thatch
Community
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EPILOGUE Improvement continues

• Under mentorship of an experienced teacher
  Miss Thatch had adopted the popular Animated
  Literacy Program which involved the alphabet and
  its corresponding sounds through songs and
  actions. She also sends weekly newsletter and
  makes parent phone calls. In all, you and
  community are satisfied with the improvement in
  Miss Thatchs teaching. Now she feels confident
  and she enjoys teaching. She continues her job as
  a kindergarten teacher.

Miss Thatch
Community
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EPILOGUE Improvement continues

• Under mentorship of an experienced teacher
  Miss Thatch had adopted the popular Animated
  Literacy Program which involved the alphabet and
  its corresponding sounds through songs and
  actions. She also sends weekly newsletter and
  makes parent phone calls. In all, you and
  community are satisfied with the improvement in
  Miss Thatchs teaching. Now she feels confident
  and she enjoys teaching. She continues her job as
  a kindergarten teacher.

Miss Thatch
Community
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• Under mentorship of an experienced teacher
  Miss Thatch had adopted the popular Animated
  Literacy Program which involved the alphabet and
  its corresponding sounds through songs and
  actions. She also sends weekly newsletter and
  makes parent phone calls. In all, you and
  community are satisfied with the improvement in
  Miss Thatchs teaching. Now she feels confident
  and she enjoys teaching. She continues her job as
  a kindergarten teacher.

EPILOGUE Improvement continues
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• Under mentorship of an experienced teacher
  Miss Thatch had adopted the popular Animated
  Literacy Program which involved the alphabet and
  its corresponding sounds through songs and
  actions. She also sends weekly newsletter and
  makes parent phone calls. In all, you and
  community are satisfied with the improvement in
  Miss Thatchs teaching. Now she feels confident
  and she enjoys teaching. She continues her job as
  a kindergarten teacher.

EPILOGUE Improvement continues
Miss Thatch
Community
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• Under mentorship of an experienced teacher
  Miss Thatch had adopted the popular Animated
  Literacy Program which involved the alphabet and
  its corresponding sounds through songs and
  actions. She also sends weekly newsletter and
  makes parent phone calls. In all, you and
  community are satisfied with the improvement in
  Miss Thatchs teaching. Now she feels confident
  and she enjoys teaching. She continues her job as
  a kindergarten teacher.

EPILOGUE Improvement continues
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Community
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EPILOGUE Hire Ms. Martens

• In the uproar of community controversy about
  Miss Thatch, you learn that Ms. Martens, the
  formally uncertified kindergarten teacher, is
  about to complete a teacher certification
  program. You attend the school board meeting and
  recommend the hiring of Ms. Marten at the end of
  the school year. The community views you as a
  hero for bringing a local back into the school.
  Miss Thatch completes the year unhappily, and an
  untrusting vibe filters through the non-native
  teaching staff.

Miss Thatch
Community
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• In the uproar of community controversy about
  Miss Thatch, you learn that Ms. Martens, the
  formally uncertified kindergarten teacher, is
  about to complete a teacher certification
  program. You attend the school board meeting and
  recommend the hiring of Ms. Marten at the end of
  the school year. The community views you as a
  hero for bringing a local back into the school.
  Miss Thatch completes the year unhappily, and an
  untrusting vibe filters through the non-native
  teaching staff.

EPILOGUE Hire Ms. Martens
Miss Thatch
Community
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EPILOGUE Hire Ms. Martens.

• In the uproar of community controversy
  about Miss Thatch, you learn that Ms. Martens,
  the formally uncertified kindergarten teacher, is
  about to complete a teacher certification
  program. You attend the school board meeting and
  recommend the hiring of Ms. Marten at the end of
  the school year. The community views you as a
  hero for bringing a local back into the school.
  Miss Thatch completes the year unhappily, and an
  untrusting vibe filters through the non-native
  teaching staff.

Miss Thatch
Community
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EPILOGUE Hire Ms. Martens.

• In the uproar of community controversy about
  Miss Thatch, you learn that Ms. Martens, the
  formally uncertified kindergarten teacher, is
  about to complete a teacher certification
  program. You attend the school board meeting and
  recommend the hiring of Ms. Marten at the end of
  the school year. The community views you as a
  hero for bringing a local back into the school.
  Miss Thatch completes the year unhappily, and an
  untrusting vibe filters through the non-native
  teaching staff.

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Community
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EPILOGUE Hire Ms. Martens.

• 
  
• In the uproar of community controversy
  about Miss Thatch, you learn that Ms. Martens,
  the formally uncertified kindergarten teacher, is
  about to complete a teacher certification
  program. You attend the school board meeting and
  recommend the hiring of Ms. Marten at the end of
  the school year. The community views you as a
  hero for bringing a local back into the school.
  Miss Thatch completes the year unhappily, and an
  untrusting vibe filters through the non-native
  teaching staff.

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Community
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References

• Hewson, K. (2003). Can parents control who
  teaches their
• children? Journal of Cases in Educational
• Leadership, 6(26).

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