I just received the news that Mrs. Kimball-Sherman will be staying at Roosevelt, and I am honestly stunned by how quickly this turned around. This outcome belongs entirely to the hundreds of you who spoke up for her. Let's keep looking out for our teachers and this community, but for …
July 18, 2014
Final supporters
During her time at Roosevelt she has served a number of roles including: Special Ed Teacher, 1st grade teacher, head teacher under past Principal Kerry Clery, Stand in Principal in the absence of past principal Helen Overlan, lead 1st grade teacher and mentor to countless teachers who have come and gone at the Roosevelt.
Mrs. Kimball-Sherman has also served on numerous boards and committees including: Co PTO President (5 years), PTO VP (2 years), Coordinator of the Box Tops and Campbell Soup Labels, Coordinator of school Ice Cream Social, Gifted and Talented Coordinator; Participated in Math Circles, Playground committee, Auction helper raising lots of money through Bedtime Stories with Mrs. K-S, Sign Language Class, and First Grade Teacher party; created and organized Technology Fundraising Dine-outs to raise money to help teachers make technology purchases. Clearly her devotion to the children is second to none.
Mrs. K-S has also been nominated twice for Melrose Teaching in Excellence Award and was also nominated for Barnes and Noble Teacher of the Year award.
So why is Mrs Kimball- Sherman being taken away from a school that desperately needs experienced dedicated teachers? With our leadership in flux again this year, don't we, as a community, deserve to have a highly accomplished teacher remain with us at the Roosevelt? Don't OUR children deserve to have the best of the best? With so many students biding for a spot in one of her classes, why aren't we allowed to keep her at our school?
If you believe Joanne Kimball-Sherman has a proven record for excellence and you believe the Roosevelt community deserves to have excellent teachers, please join me in signing this petition in an effort to keep her at our school. Forward the link on to parents of past students, teachers, parents of students that are hopeful to have her in the coming years. Have your spouses/ partners sign it as well. The more support we can show the better chance we will have.
Thank you for taking the time to read this and consider supporting this effort.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
May 22, 2014
May 11, 2014
I really never expected to see this many names attached to this request. This momentum belongs entirely to the people who cared enough to hit that button.
Reached 100 supporters
May 9, 2014
78 Comments
Mrs. Kimball Sherman was an instrumental help to me while I was serving as PTO co-president at the Roosevelt School. She is devoted to the students, parents and staff of the school.
Mrs. Kimball-Sherman is one of the greatest teachers I know. She not only teaches children, but she teaches teachers! She shares her love and knowledge with the teachers around her and inspires them to be better. I am a better teacher for having spent three years next door to Mrs. Kimball-Sherman. Please keep her at Roosevelt!!!
Joanne has been instrumental in helping our son grow to love school this year. In the two short years we have been part of the Roosevelt community, it has undergone enough transition. Not only is Joanne a constant, she is an outstanding teacher. This decision makes no sense for the school and its children.
Joanne is a strong support system for our children, and our school. She is devoted to our children and our communty. We needed guidance with our daughter last year & Joanne gave that to us when no one else would. Our school/children need her here with us! DON'T LET HER GO!!!!
My son Trevor had Joanne Kimball Sherman for his 1st grade teacher at Roosevelt and to this day, in his freshman year in high school, he still has strong memories of her class. This is an exceptional teacher and we need to focus on retaining teachers such as Joanne.
Mrs. kimball-Sherman wants to stay at Roosevelt and the parents of Roosevelt want her to stay. Please honor everyone's wishes.
There are no words to describe Mrs. Kimball-Sherman except wonderful, engaged and committed. She made learning fun with expectations high for each child. 2 out of my 3 children had her as a teacher, friend and role model. Start listening to the needs of the school and community. My children still know simple sign language today thanks to her.
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I just received the news that Mrs. Kimball-Sherman will be staying at Roosevelt, and I am honestly stunned by how quickly this turned around. This outcome belongs entirely to the hundreds of you who spoke up for her. Let's keep looking out for our teachers and this community, but for …
July 18, 2014
Final supporters
During her time at Roosevelt she has served a number of roles including: Special Ed Teacher, 1st grade teacher, head teacher under past Principal Kerry Clery, Stand in Principal in the absence of past principal Helen Overlan, lead 1st grade teacher and mentor to countless teachers who have come and gone at the Roosevelt.
Mrs. Kimball-Sherman has also served on numerous boards and committees including: Co PTO President (5 years), PTO VP (2 years), Coordinator of the Box Tops and Campbell Soup Labels, Coordinator of school Ice Cream Social, Gifted and Talented Coordinator; Participated in Math Circles, Playground committee, Auction helper raising lots of money through Bedtime Stories with Mrs. K-S, Sign Language Class, and First Grade Teacher party; created and organized Technology Fundraising Dine-outs to raise money to help teachers make technology purchases. Clearly her devotion to the children is second to none.
Mrs. K-S has also been nominated twice for Melrose Teaching in Excellence Award and was also nominated for Barnes and Noble Teacher of the Year award.
So why is Mrs Kimball- Sherman being taken away from a school that desperately needs experienced dedicated teachers? With our leadership in flux again this year, don't we, as a community, deserve to have a highly accomplished teacher remain with us at the Roosevelt? Don't OUR children deserve to have the best of the best? With so many students biding for a spot in one of her classes, why aren't we allowed to keep her at our school?
If you believe Joanne Kimball-Sherman has a proven record for excellence and you believe the Roosevelt community deserves to have excellent teachers, please join me in signing this petition in an effort to keep her at our school. Forward the link on to parents of past students, teachers, parents of students that are hopeful to have her in the coming years. Have your spouses/ partners sign it as well. The more support we can show the better chance we will have.
Thank you for taking the time to read this and consider supporting this effort.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
May 22, 2014
May 11, 2014
I really never expected to see this many names attached to this request. This momentum belongs entirely to the people who cared enough to hit that button.
Reached 100 supporters
May 9, 2014
78 Comments
As a parent herself, in particular a Mother of boys, Joanne Kimball Sherman was instrumental in assisting my husband and me in managing to our son's educational and social needs. We leaned on her expertise and benefited greatly from her genuine love and care. She significantly impacted our family's experience for the better.
Mrs. Kimball Sherman was an instrumental help to me while I was serving as PTO co-president at the Roosevelt School. She is devoted to the students, parents and staff of the school.
Mrs. Kimball-Sherman is one of the greatest teachers I know. She not only teaches children, but she teaches teachers! She shares her love and knowledge with the teachers around her and inspires them to be better. I am a better teacher for having spent three years next door to Mrs. Kimball-Sherman. Please keep her at Roosevelt!!!
Joanne has been instrumental in helping our son grow to love school this year. In the two short years we have been part of the Roosevelt community, it has undergone enough transition. Not only is Joanne a constant, she is an outstanding teacher. This decision makes no sense for the school and its children.
Joanne is a strong support system for our children, and our school. She is devoted to our children and our communty. We needed guidance with our daughter last year & Joanne gave that to us when no one else would. Our school/children need her here with us! DON'T LET HER GO!!!!
My son Trevor had Joanne Kimball Sherman for his 1st grade teacher at Roosevelt and to this day, in his freshman year in high school, he still has strong memories of her class. This is an exceptional teacher and we need to focus on retaining teachers such as Joanne.
Mrs. kimball-Sherman wants to stay at Roosevelt and the parents of Roosevelt want her to stay. Please honor everyone's wishes.
There are no words to describe Mrs. Kimball-Sherman except wonderful, engaged and committed. She made learning fun with expectations high for each child. 2 out of my 3 children had her as a teacher, friend and role model. Start listening to the needs of the school and community. My children still know simple sign language today thanks to her.
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As a parent herself, in particular a Mother of boys, Joanne Kimball Sherman was instrumental in assisting my husband and me in managing to our son's educational and social needs. We leaned on her expertise and benefited greatly from her genuine love and care. She significantly impacted our family's experience for the better.