Tag Archives: Oak Ridge
From the Love of a Daughter of Foshan
Over time I want to share more about my family and me with you, so that you know where my heart is, with children. I wrote this article for the book Love’s Journey 2. Kathy and I received our second … Continue reading
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
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
Oak Ridge versus Powell
I’m also a supporter of our athletic programs. We have a long tradition in athletics in the state and our tradition in football is second to home in high school football in Tennessee. To my knowledge Oak Ridge is the … 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
DFET Meet the Candidates
I received this email which I am posting to let you be aware of this “Meet the Candidates” event to be held at 7 PM on October 9th. It will be sponsored by Democracy for East Tennessee. Candidates for both … Continue reading
Opportunity to Help and Receive
Parents, citizens and business owners, we have a nice opportunity to help the Oak Ridge High School orchestra. The ORHS Orchestra will present the first concert of our 2014-2015 season on October, 7, 2014. They are currently in need of … Continue reading
Common Core, Oak Ridge Schools and Every Student
Several people have asked candidates for school board their stand on The Common Core. It’s important to know what Common Core is and what it is not. You may find a discussion of that here. Here is how the administrator … Continue reading
“Seasons of Love”
I would love to share good news about our schools and especially share performances and accomplishments by students. Tonight, members of the Jefferson Middle School choir sang “Seasons of Love” from Rent at the school board meeting. They were under … Continue reading
It’s About Educating Our Children
I’ve been ask what I stand for. It’s pretty simple. My only priority is children, all children living in our city, regardless of socioeconomic status, learning ability, ethnicity, race, gender, orientation or religion. EVERY CHILD COUNTS! I want every child to … Continue reading
Mike Mahathy for BOE 