Category Archives: Strong Schools
Friends of Oak Ridge Schools
A few months ago some concerned parents and grandparents of students in our schools came together for a common purpose, to promote great education for all students. From that we started Friends of Oak Ridge Schools (FORS). We created a … Continue reading
The Last Day
Well, this is the last day to campaign to let voters know about our positions. I have greeted citizens at Lafayette and the Turnpike, near TN Bank on Manhattan and at Willowbrook Elementary. I am taking a short break, writing … Continue reading
Meet Me at the Primetime Tailgate Party
I would love the opportunity to meet you and answer your questions about my vision for Oak Ridge Schools. Talk to me at the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce’s “Primetime Tailgate Party” this Thursday, October 23rd, from 4:30 to 6:30 … Continue reading
Why I Am Running
Over the past month this is the question I have been asked the most, “Why are you running for school board?” There have been some variations, “Why do you want to be on the school board,” “What gripe do you … Continue reading
Our Most Valuable Resource: Teachers!
At the recent Chamber of Commerce Board of Education candidate forum this question was asked: “What is the school system’s best resource and it’s most pressing issue?” I was selected to answer that question, gladly. I’ll leave the second half … Continue reading
Digital Technology Will Benefit Students of Lower Income Families
Some citizens in Oak Ridge and some running for Board of Education have questioned the use of digital devices and technology by implying such uses would place an undue burden on the poor. While I can see this argument, I … Continue reading
Two Roads
The Road not Taken (by R. Frost) Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it … Continue reading
Thank You Volunteers
Last week I learned that a friend, George S, volunteers three days each week at Willow Brook to tutor children in reading, language arts and math. Kudus to you George, who is retired but also an author. George is not … Continue reading
Seriously
This is the third and last part of my current series on the value of education. Once again I share an example of a young girl striving for a better life through education in another country. I will call her … Continue reading
What Value Do You Place on Education
This is the second part of my series on the value of education. I have found many people in America take education, whether publicly or privately funded, somewhat for granted. Some say too much public funds are used and others … Continue reading
Mike Mahathy for BOE 