We, the undersigned Green Meadow parents, students, and alumni, were saddened to hear about - and upset about the circumstances surrounding - the removal of Mr. Seavey from Green Meadow's music department.
As parents who have been, and continue to be, committed to Green Meadow (financially and otherwise), we request that you reconsider this decision and allow Mr. Seavey to continue teaching music at the school. Over the past few years, we have observed his passion for teaching music, his positive energy and interactions with the students and parents, and his ongoing involvement at the school and in the community at large. We believe Mr. Seavey is an asset to the school and the community, and that he adds tremendous value to the school, especially in light of the importance that the Waldorf curriculum places on music education. We feel that this decision could affect5 the school's reputation for music, as well as enrollment in the coming years.
As students and alumni, we have observed and experienced first hand Mr. Seavey's passion for teaching music, his professionalism, and his involvement with the school and the community (for example, Helping Hands). We feel that it would be a huge loss for us, for the school, and for the students who come after us if Mr. Seavey were to leave Green Meadow.
We are disappointed with the way that this was handled by the administration and communicated to the Green Meadow community. We have spoken with Mr. Seavey and ascertained that, contrary to the email that was sent to all of the parents announcing his departure, it was not in fact Mr. Seavey's decision to leave. So it is difficult for us to understand what could have justified this change. We respectfully request that the administration or the Collegium (whichever is appropriate) hold and open meeting for parents and students in order to clarify whether this decision:
* Was based solely on finances: We request further information about this explanation, as Mr. Seavey's position was eliminated and, in fact, Mr. Pernice is taking over his role. We would like to know if there might be anything we could do to help him continue working at the school (for example, many parents have offered to raise funds for a salary).
* Was based on factors other than finances: For example, did poor performance or some other factor result in Mr. Seavey's being fired? If so, no such indication was made in the email sent to the community.
We are requesting more details about how this decision was made so we can understand the dynamics that led to this disruption in our children's music education in order to evaluate whether Green Meadow is the right place for us going forward.
Updates
June 22, 2017
The volume of support has now reached a scale that demands a formal response from the administration. I am currently drafting a letter of inquiry to the board regarding their decision process and our next steps for a requested meeting.
Reached 100 supporters
June 22, 2017
62 Comments
Mr Seavey is a great soul behind GMWS music department and I fully support any alternative to keep him at the school - this cannot be only a budget decision due to a reorg. By making such decision we are not following the principles the school has created and stated over the years.
Mr. Seavey is my band and chorus teacher, my class advisor, as well as a close friend. The thought of him not returning brings tears to my eyes. He has taught me so much through my years at Green Meadow, and the idea of losing him as a teacher and advisor is very upsetting to me, my class, the school, and the whole community.
Mr. Seavey inspired and connected with my boys at least as much as any other teacher at GMWS. The most special part of the school is its music program; cutting overhead by letting go young and talented music teachers, who are able to engage and connect with teenagers, seems awfully short-sighted.
At GMWS where band and chorus are mandatory, it is important to keep a light, fun energy, which is exactly what Mr. Seavey brought to the classes. His spunky, lighthearted personality always made classes fun even for students who weren't particularly interested in music classes. Please bring him back, he was a great and inspiring teacher!
Seavey goes beyond his role as an extraordinary music teacher to my children and all the children who light up whether on stage with him or simply by being in his presence. He's a wonderful role model for our children and community. To loose him would be loosing a great reason for why we send our children to GMWS. Please reconsider and bring Seavey back.
Please keep mr seavy he's a fun teacher to have at our school
My children have not been taught directly by Jordan Seavey. However when I watched the very first school performance of michaelmas, I remember being so impressed by the choir and band presentations. I grew up in band and choir and am an avid musician and sought to know who was behind the music program. From what I heard in the performances I knew there was something incredibly special about the children's proficiency and their interaction with the person who was leading them. I have met Mr Seavey a few times at pick up and he was always cheerful and I was very much looking forward to my children having the privilege of being his students. I know from what my daughters have told me he is a very well-loved teacher. It is a huge loss to have him Leave and his music program is one of the things that excited me the most about my children's future at GMWS.
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We, the undersigned Green Meadow parents, students, and alumni, were saddened to hear about - and upset about the circumstances surrounding - the removal of Mr. Seavey from Green Meadow's music department.
As parents who have been, and continue to be, committed to Green Meadow (financially and otherwise), we request that you reconsider this decision and allow Mr. Seavey to continue teaching music at the school. Over the past few years, we have observed his passion for teaching music, his positive energy and interactions with the students and parents, and his ongoing involvement at the school and in the community at large. We believe Mr. Seavey is an asset to the school and the community, and that he adds tremendous value to the school, especially in light of the importance that the Waldorf curriculum places on music education. We feel that this decision could affect5 the school's reputation for music, as well as enrollment in the coming years.
As students and alumni, we have observed and experienced first hand Mr. Seavey's passion for teaching music, his professionalism, and his involvement with the school and the community (for example, Helping Hands). We feel that it would be a huge loss for us, for the school, and for the students who come after us if Mr. Seavey were to leave Green Meadow.
We are disappointed with the way that this was handled by the administration and communicated to the Green Meadow community. We have spoken with Mr. Seavey and ascertained that, contrary to the email that was sent to all of the parents announcing his departure, it was not in fact Mr. Seavey's decision to leave. So it is difficult for us to understand what could have justified this change. We respectfully request that the administration or the Collegium (whichever is appropriate) hold and open meeting for parents and students in order to clarify whether this decision:
* Was based solely on finances: We request further information about this explanation, as Mr. Seavey's position was eliminated and, in fact, Mr. Pernice is taking over his role. We would like to know if there might be anything we could do to help him continue working at the school (for example, many parents have offered to raise funds for a salary).
* Was based on factors other than finances: For example, did poor performance or some other factor result in Mr. Seavey's being fired? If so, no such indication was made in the email sent to the community.
We are requesting more details about how this decision was made so we can understand the dynamics that led to this disruption in our children's music education in order to evaluate whether Green Meadow is the right place for us going forward.
Updates
June 22, 2017
The volume of support has now reached a scale that demands a formal response from the administration. I am currently drafting a letter of inquiry to the board regarding their decision process and our next steps for a requested meeting.
Reached 100 supporters
June 22, 2017
62 Comments
Our children are too young to have Mr. Seavey as a teacher, but we have met him at various events. His positive energy and grounded presence have always made an impression on us, and we were looking forward to getting to know him better.
Mr Seavey is a great soul behind GMWS music department and I fully support any alternative to keep him at the school - this cannot be only a budget decision due to a reorg. By making such decision we are not following the principles the school has created and stated over the years.
Mr. Seavey is my band and chorus teacher, my class advisor, as well as a close friend. The thought of him not returning brings tears to my eyes. He has taught me so much through my years at Green Meadow, and the idea of losing him as a teacher and advisor is very upsetting to me, my class, the school, and the whole community.
Mr. Seavey inspired and connected with my boys at least as much as any other teacher at GMWS. The most special part of the school is its music program; cutting overhead by letting go young and talented music teachers, who are able to engage and connect with teenagers, seems awfully short-sighted.
At GMWS where band and chorus are mandatory, it is important to keep a light, fun energy, which is exactly what Mr. Seavey brought to the classes. His spunky, lighthearted personality always made classes fun even for students who weren't particularly interested in music classes. Please bring him back, he was a great and inspiring teacher!
Seavey goes beyond his role as an extraordinary music teacher to my children and all the children who light up whether on stage with him or simply by being in his presence. He's a wonderful role model for our children and community. To loose him would be loosing a great reason for why we send our children to GMWS. Please reconsider and bring Seavey back.
Please keep mr seavy he's a fun teacher to have at our school
My children have not been taught directly by Jordan Seavey. However when I watched the very first school performance of michaelmas, I remember being so impressed by the choir and band presentations. I grew up in band and choir and am an avid musician and sought to know who was behind the music program. From what I heard in the performances I knew there was something incredibly special about the children's proficiency and their interaction with the person who was leading them. I have met Mr Seavey a few times at pick up and he was always cheerful and I was very much looking forward to my children having the privilege of being his students. I know from what my daughters have told me he is a very well-loved teacher. It is a huge loss to have him Leave and his music program is one of the things that excited me the most about my children's future at GMWS.
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Our children are too young to have Mr. Seavey as a teacher, but we have met him at various events. His positive energy and grounded presence have always made an impression on us, and we were looking forward to getting to know him better.