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The school board has officially reversed their decision and granted Mr. Denesha tenure. Reflecting on this outcome highlights the strength of our community when we unite to support an educator who has given so much to our students. We have secured his place at Barrington High School for years to …

April 25, 2016

Justice 4 Denesha

Justice 4 Denesha

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Started by Sienna Nordquist 10 years, 6 months ago

Mr. Denesha has been unfairly denied tenure from Barrington High School and as a result will be forced to leave the BHS community next year. I petition that due to Mr. Denesha's positive impact on the student body, enthusiasm for storytelling and coaching forensics, and widespread support that he has rightfully earned throughout the Barrington High School and greater Barrington Community, that he ought to be tenured by Barrington High School and warmly received into many more years of teaching at BHS.

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Reached 500 supporters

January 29, 2016

Reached 100 supporters

January 28, 2016

210 Comments

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Norali
10 years ago Featured

He made a huge impact on my daughter's time at Barrington High School. He really cares about his students. He shouldn't lose his job, schools need more teachers with the same passion as Mr. Denesha and less teachers that show up just to collect a paycheck.

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Anonymous
10 years ago Featured

Though not a teacher of mine, Mr. Denesha has always been one of my favorite faculty members at the high school. As a forensic teams member, his dedication to the program is inspiring. Mr. Denesha is one of Barrington's finest teachers and deserves the best.

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Amilee Nuzzo
10 years ago Featured

Mr. Denesha was easily one of my favorite teachers, he made freshman year easier for me to transition because he is such a lively spirit and radiates positivity. I know he's helped some of my friends through difficult times and is always there for his students

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Joe Roeckell
10 years ago Featured

He's the best teacher I've had in the past four years by far (freshmen English). He taught my class more than just writing skills. He taught us key life skills that still have a positive impact on me. He deserves tenure!

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Justin Tiao
10 years ago Featured

Mr. Denesha is one of the greatest teachers I've ever had. He was always so enthusiastic every single day. He truly has a passion for teaching. By not giving him tenure, District 220 is losing one of the greatest teachers to walk the halls of Barrington High School.

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Anonymous
10 years ago Featured

Mr. Denesha is a phenomenal speech teacher and was a huge asset to last year's musical as assistant director. I would sorely miss his smiling face and enthusiasm, and the administration would be making a mistake to not reconsider offering Mr. Denesha the tenure he deserves.

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Grant Whitmer
10 years ago

If Mr. D is forced to leave BHS, then my alma mater is DEAD to me.

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Gurkamal Grewal
10 years ago

Mr.Denesha even though I haven't had him formally as a teacher, I belive has made an positive impact towards our school.

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