Parent Voices: Fall 2007

I am a parent whose children have gone to, and still attend the Queens High School of Teaching. My older daughter Kristina was a part of the school’s first graduating class in June 2006. My son Daniel just graduated this June. I am now left with my youngest daughter, Stephanie, who will be a sophomore this year. Ever since Kindergarten, Daniel was never comfortable in school. He was constantly abused by his peers. He says...
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When I think about the importance of parent involvement in schools, I’m often led to my past and my upbringing. I can remember my mom participating in PTA meetings and open school night. She was always around even when I didn’t want her around. I knew my dad was working and I appreciated my mom, but I wanted my dad to be involved. Upon entering high school I realized the importance of parent involvement because that’s when...
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Tianna Greene, proud mother of Iquan, a PS12 4th grader, shares a story that her son recently wrote, called "My Three Fairy Godmothers". In this uplifting, metaphorical tale, Iquan expresses how the love and support of his principal and two of his teachers have helped him overcome the doubt he had in his abilities. Thanks to his Fairy Godmothers, Iquan has a new-found belief in himself that's enabling him to succeed at...
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