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Re: Guest Editorial of February 17, 2010
A change of attitude is definitely in order regarding the
guest commentary of Lafe Tolliver about the lawsuit of
Johnnye Warnsley vs. TPS claiming racial discrimination. It
is inflammatory and untrue.
Here is my perspective:
A review committee was created to make a decision on which
candidate was to be hired. It was composed of teachers, a
union steward, a student, a representative of the community
(me) and a lawyer who oversaw the proceedings to ensure all
prepared questions were asked of each candidate in the same
way, that there was no discussion among the committee and
that all paperwork was returned to the school after the vote
took place.
The candidates had appropriate education credentials and
offered varying responses to the questions – yes, they knew
the complexities of the position and, yes, they could do the
job. The compelling difference, in my opinion, was ATTITUDE!
The candidate who was hired wanted to do the job! Her
presentation was clear with good eye contact and included
handouts outlining her goals and the plans to reach them.
She created optimism for me and the body language of other
members gave me the sense they shared my feelings. She was
outstanding.
As a resident by choice of the Scott district for most of my
life, I approached this task with an open mind and made a
decision that I continue to feel was the best. The
characterization of racism is inappropriate and not the
truth.
Sincerely,
Carol Dunn
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