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The Diocese has reversed the decision and Ms. Gau will remain at Alleman. We verified the official terms of her reinstatement this morning. I will continue to monitor the administration to ensure this agreement is fully honored.

July 6, 2014

Keep Ms. Gau at Alleman

Keep Ms. Gau at Alleman

🏆 Won — 1,679 supporters Verified

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Started by Daniel DeJaegher 12 years, 3 months ago
On Monday, June 2nd, Michelle Gau was informed by the Diocese of Peoria that she was dismissed as the assistant principal at Alleman High School. The Diocese provided no reason for the dismissal and refuses to answer any questions. Ms. Gau has devoted the last 32 years of her life trying to provide the best possible Catholic education for students in the Quad Cities. Her tireless work ethic and 24/7 devotion to Alleman should be respected and not dismissed by the Diocese. She has left a lasting impression on thousands of Catholic men and women. The world is a better place due to the contributions of Ms. Gau. Without her, Alleman will be less effective at fulfilling its mission of exemplifying gospel values through Catholic education. Ms. Gau devoted her life to us, and now it is time for us to help Ms. Gau by letting the Diocese of Peoria know how much she means to the Alleman community. If you agree that Ms. Gau should remain assistant principal at Alleman High School, please sign the petition and share this information with your friends and family. Additionally, in our effort to support Ms. Gau and keep our beloved assistant principal at Alleman, use the following contact information to reach out to the Diocese of Peoria and express your support. Speak up NOW to keep Ms. Gau!!


Email address: [email protected]

Telephone: (309) 671-1550

Address: Spalding Pastoral Center

419 NE Madison Ave

Peoria, IL 61603

Updates

Reached 1,000 supporters

June 5, 2014

June 5, 2014

The volume of support has reached a level that necessitates a formal response from the Diocese. I am finalizing a letter to the Bishop to request a meeting regarding this abrupt transition. You should expect an update once a dialogue is established.

Reached 100 supporters

June 4, 2014

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Tim Smith
12 years ago Featured

I had the pleasure of being a student of Ms. Gau. Her teaching skills helped me grow and be successful in life. I have stayed in touch and found her to be an outstanding diplomat and promoter for Alleman. This is very unfortunate but very typical of our Diocese. I hope that Ms Gau remembers that the Alleman Family appreciates her and what she has done. I pray God will watch over her during this time.

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Tyler Hansen
12 years ago Featured

A lot of great things are to be said about Ms. Gau, but the truth is she was a vital part to my Alleman experience. In short, she is excellent at what she does and Alleman would not grow and advance as it has without her. I will always value and respect her for how she helped me, and should serve as a role model for any teacher or administrative personnel across the board.

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Doreen and Mike VanNatta
12 years ago Featured

If this does occur I think the Diocese will lose even more people and with all the bad things in past years that our Diocese is noted for they certainly don't need this. Miss Gau is ALLEMAN HIGH SCHOOL and without her it will be hard to carry on the name. She has done immeasurable things in her years there including the Food Bank Drive she wins almost every year, takes time after school for kids who needs help, even ran a extra class for kids one year struggling in Math. These are just to name a few of thousands of things she has done. Whatever your reason it cannot possible measure up to her value at the High School. Please reconsider your decision, your followers are both watching and waiting to react. You owe us all an explanation, you work for us remember.

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Deanna Johannes
12 years ago Featured

I can NOT imagine what would cause you to do this? I have known her to be nothing but an asset at Alleman. I am a graduate of Alleman myself, as were my 4 siblings. And the mother of 3 children who are graduates of Alleman. Two, who went on to become teachers themselves. My son coached at Alleman for 4 years. Whatever your reason is? Does it affect her job at Alleman? That's the question I want you to answer.

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Collin Keemle
12 years ago Featured

Michelle Gau is the prime example of what a Christ-like person is. She, along with Father Mirabelli, embody Alleman's "Touch of Class" slogan. She has gone above and beyond for so many people and students, including myself, and given her life to Alleman and it's employees and students. The people worst affected by this dismissal aren't Ms. Gau or the teachers..but, the current and future students of Alleman High School. That is the saddest fact of this heartbreaking situation.

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Steve Arvanitis
12 years ago Featured

Ms. Gau got helped get my son through high school. When he was having trouble, she stepped in and personally helped. She went out of her way to do so. She didn't have two do what she did, but did it because she wants every Alleman student to succeed and she is the epitome of a Christian! What you did is not very Christian. Letting someone go without a reason. I cannot imagine what she could have done to deserve this. And your supposed to be the religious leadership!

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Hannover Fist
12 years ago

Crock of crap. get her and Letundre out of there.

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Carlos Polit
12 years ago

Ms. Gau is a HUGE asset to this school, its students, faculty, culture, administration, and community. She is Alleman.