Comment history for Maggie_Pentz

Maggie_Pentz  (anonymous) says...

I remember hearing this on the radio last year. He talks a little about what happened with his mother in this interview. There's definitely more to the story.

http://www.movieline.com/2009/10/22/t...

Maggie_Pentz  (anonymous) says...

Good investigative reporting Karl! This is more of what this area needs...the truth, the facts! Thank you, keep it up!

Maggie_Pentz  (anonymous) says...

USNBOY and others who are concerned about this issue and would like their questions answered must come to the Youngstown City Council meeting tomorrow at 5:30-6:30PM, 6th floor City Hall (26 S.Phelps St.). There will be a local geologist there to speak on these issues and other citizens are encouraged to speak out as well.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/204...

Maggie_Pentz  (anonymous) says...

I am tired of reporters and Kasich saying that injection wells have nothing to do with fracking. It's akin to saying that the amount of trash that went to my curb post Christmas had nothing to do with the presents and wrapping paper that I purchased. We are not misinformed, Karl. To the contrary, the calls to ban fracking show that the public knows exactly what is going on and understand perfectly where this waste fluid that needs disposed of is coming from.

Maggie_Pentz  (anonymous) says...

And where exactly is the bar set for the EIGHT valley charter schools that are in ACADEMIC EMERGENCY? Some for years now.

These are tax-payer funded also. And I might add, highly mismanaged.

You know what? It's hard to not be a hypocrite sometimes, but it's the RIGHT thing to do. So lead by example Vindy...call the ODE and find out why there has not been an academic distress commission sent here to set the failing charter schools on the right path. Are those kids less deserving of their time and consideration?

And while you're at it, maybe contemplate for a moment why this disparity exists. Both entities are publicly funded, both have populations of students with rather rough home lives and both are in academic emergency. So, why is the YCSD being dragged through the mud and there's nary a peep about the failing charters?

Maggie_Pentz  (anonymous) says...

I wonder if it "hurts" him to look at the data that shows that EIGHT charter schools in Youngstown are in academic emergency and two more are in academic watch.

Where is the academic distress commission for the charter schools?

Hypocrites.

Maggie_Pentz  (anonymous) says...

Wow. For once, I agree with the Vindy. Put this in your "Government Watch" pipe and smoke it.

Maggie_Pentz  (anonymous) says...

Oh boy, well I asked for it.

I'm actually very good at what I do and I chose to leave my career in genetics/cancer research to teach. I happen to be very good at conveying science concepts to kids. I didn't stay for the holidays - I had those off at my other job. I do not have "summers off"...technically, I am laid off every summer because I am not paid for those days. What perks? The health benefits that I pay three times as much for as I paid at my genetics lab?

Look, I know you guys hate teachers. I'm not sure why we're so hated in Ohio but I'm pretty sure that that hate is not going to work out well for the future of our kids.

I'm done with this message board. I've vowed to not check this anymore so have at it. But please, don't make empty, mean-spirited attacks on my character. It's unneccesary and does not strengthen your point - whatever it may be.

Maggie_Pentz  (anonymous) says...

I am a teacher and I taught high school in Brooklyn before moving back home. I spent anywhere from $700-$1000 of my own embarrassing salary in supplies each year. Just so my kids had what they needed to enjoy a functional learning environment.

They sort of appreciated the supplies but it's hard to watch kids destroy markers/white out/etc. that you paid for.

My guess is that teachers have had enough. The disrespect with which the greater Ohio community has treated its teachers this year was the last straw. And, yes, as that disrespect grows, so will your supply list because we have done so much for so long that folks seem to have forgotten how much we do.

Go ahead, tell me how much money I make and how little I work. More disrespect...sadly I'm getting used to it.

Maggie_Pentz  (anonymous) says...

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