Hampson Fast to Show Her Stance
As many may recall, former SCPTSA president (and all-around loudmouth) Sebrena Burr had many, many words to say at the last Board meeting, including name-calling me.
And now, at her Facebook page (again, who are these people that leave their Facebook pages open?), she says talks about the Board members, calling some out as "racist" AND Hampson hearted the entire thing. (This was sent to me; I didn't go looking.)
And now, at her Facebook page (again, who are these people that leave their Facebook pages open?), she says talks about the Board members, calling some out as "racist" AND Hampson hearted the entire thing. (This was sent to me; I didn't go looking.)
So let's play the game of "Who is She Talking About?
So "one kept her seat" is clearly President Harris.
And "one was strategically put in?" I'd guess Director Hersey because he is the only director "put in." To this day, there are still articles written about how unfairly Emijah Smith was treated. I think many in D7 just will never truly accept Hersey as a director.
And "we have three directors who get it" would be Rankin, Hampson and DeWolf? Not sure if it's the latter. But then "one who is confused as to who he serves and why he is on the Board." I'm guessing that's Hersey but who knows? Even those in the comments aren't sure.
But if she means Hersey, well, I guess he might want to fall in line or else what?
Previously on Facebook Burr said in speaking about Hampson, "Director Hampson, you will do amazing work and hold that racist on the school board accountable and aware of the impact of their decisions."
So buckle up, Buttercup, because it would appear that Hampson is there to be the director version of TCG.
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Let that sink in.
Fed Up
It IS news that a newly-minted director "loves" the assessment of a friend who calls several people - on the board that the new director will be on - "racists."
That sure will be interesting to see how fast Hampson says this out loud and in public to her new colleagues.
As I said previously about Burr and now about Hampson - I could give a rat's ass what they think about me.
No idea what your thought in parens means.
As I said previously, I would never print something personal about any of these people but if they are talking about school district issues AND the people who will govern them, I'm all ears.
Hampson and Rankin don't seem (from a distance) the same kind of personality. My guess (without knowing her) is Hampson may support the passion of some people for helping AA males, but not the negativity and name calling toward others. At least I hope there won't be any bullies on the board that support bullying and misguided behavior toward others.
Hope for best
Thanks MW
Two women of color agree to eradicate racism from the governing body of the largest school district in the state!
This is only "news" to people afraid of this being a reality and people who haven't been paying attention. Hampson and Burr have been very vocal about their intentions and the direction they want the district to go. So much so, you've called Burr a "loudmouth". What happened to the no name-calling rule?
This is your blind spot: a lot of people want people like Hampson, Burr, and TCG who don't give a "rat's ass" about what people like you and your readers think. TCG openly mocks and laughs at you. She has turned "Tracy Train" into a hashtag because of you saying someone "jumped on the Tracy Train". Other people are now posting about how they are on board the #TracyTrain. You are providing them fodder with posts like this.
Hampson won in a landslide with the slogan, "tough mother energy". People must appreciate that and want that personality on the board. Burr and TCG supported Rankin and Rankin's winning. Hampson, Burr, and TCG must have more credibility and likeability than you give them credit for - which is probably why you seem to be obsessed with them.
I think it would behoove you to take a step back, do an assessment of what's happening and how the landscape in SPS is changing if you want to remain relevant in terms other than being the laughing stock.
Keeping Score
Rankin may not be that bad but Hampson certainly is.
Burr might be passionate about things, but that gives her no right to slander and bully decent good people. It's just wrong. She also is harsh in her criticism of Hersey "he does not know who he serves". Maybe he is not into social media culture and feels he serves 53,000 kids as a role model. Did she ask him? This behavior and language does nothing but seed division. Obama recently called attention to this type of social media behavior.
It's not very progressive at all, it's not positive but very negative, and does not inspire any change. If you don't see that in her post, you should not be working around children. I sure hope you are not a teacher. My kid would be out of your class fast.
Hope for Best
And TCG is losing her own board race so there's that.
Hope for Best,yes,that's true about Obama trying to fight for some civility.
And, there is very much an Us versus Them group forming in the district and it will serve no one well.
The privileged people in the district overplayed their card. The recalibration toward more fairness is way overdue.
Karma
I believe they are talking about issues surrounding race. But I have been seeing this kind of message everywhere lately. Concerning difference around religion, national origin, gender, sexuality, disability status, age, geographic region, political affiliations, heck even bike lanes.
I am a little shocked. It seems we should all just assume that everyone has evil intent. Everyone is an enemy. This seems to be the new national mantra or the new national religion.
It is hard to imagine any community benefit to this kind of thinking. Or how even an organization like SPS could function if everyone working there are all assuming evil intent from each other, parents, board members, children.
Perhaps I am just too old to understand this social movement. But I have lived in places like northern Ireland, Serbia & Mozambique. Turning everyone into an enemy is risky.
-tired
Me: "Director Elect Hampson, Melissa Westbrook thinks there is something really truculent about you "hearting" a private citizen's Facebook post"
Director Hampson hangs up.
Fed Up
Tired Too
Optics
I can only say that if you want a Board that works together, not a great start and especially someone just coming on-board.
Interesting, Burr took this down. Thank goodness for screenshots.
Make it about race and privilege all you like. The fact that remains and always will is that not all students are of equal academic ability for whatever reason. The district goal should be for ALL students to MAKE PROGRESS academically, regardless of race, parental income, current level of achievement.
p word
LOL!!! You're clueless. I have no association with any Asian organizations. How reacist are you to generalize.
But I think I am glad for Him.
-HS Parent1
WoooWooo
YOU ARE A LIAR.
Fed Up
U. R. Delusional
I think we're done here.