Reynaldo Leija has been teaching chemistry at Elkins High School for 7 years with a total of 10 years of experience. In those 7 years, he has become one of the best teachers at the school and always has his students' best interests in mind. However, over the past couple of years, Mr. Leija has received a lot of negativity from other adults in the school and district for no reason. He will be kicked out of chemistry and will have to teach forensic science next year, without any justification for this change. Teachers with less experience will be taking over his job.
As students, we are the ones who directly experience the effect of Mr. Leija's teaching. So why did administrators decide to move him out of course without even consulting the people who learn in his classroom every day? If the school truly did have the students' best interests in mind, they would take the time to see how Mr. Leija teaches every single one of his students to the utmost of his ability. Chemistry is his passion, and he makes it so enjoyable and interesting to so many students. Despite the circumstances, he always comes into the classroom with a humorous and engaging attitude. His courtesy to all is unmatched, and he treats everyone equally and fairly. Mr. Leija has not received the appreciation he has rightfully deserved over the past couple of years, and that cannot go unnoticed.
So to Elkins, our principal, the superintendent of FBISD, Mr. Leija is one of the best teachers you will find, and preventing him from teaching what he loves is surely not something you should have on your agenda. Thank you in advance to anyone who reads or signs this.
Updates
May 11, 2015
The outpouring of support for Mr. Leija confirms exactly what we knew about his impact on our classrooms. Now we need to take this momentum directly to the administration so they cannot ignore us. Send a copy of this petition to the superintendent today and text three classmates to ensure they do the same.
Reached 100 supporters
May 11, 2015
63 Comments
Mr.Leija has been the mist helpful teacher i have ever had. No one in out class is afraid to ask questions and in the end if the day everyone knows what they are doing. We always have great averages and he is a great instructor who can can break down situations and spend his time toward his students. Elkins will miss out and make a big mistake if they remove Mr.Leija from Chem.
Mr, Leija is a great teacher, who makes chemistry a simple subject. There is absolutely no valid argument as to why he should be transferring over to a course, which he has no passion in.
A mother who likes the results of her child in his class and doesn't understand why he would not continue teaching chemistry
Mr. Leija was an incredible teacher and he is one of the few reasons that I developed a passion for science. If this is true I am positive he should stay.
Mr. Leija is thorough in his instruction and really prepares you for AP chem. Also, there have been numerous situations when Mr. Leija has generously helped kids who were struggling from different classes, some even different subjects. He truly cares about each individual student, and in the end, that is what matters most.
Please keep him, i want him as my teacher
If we are given the opportunity to receive the best education, wouldn't you want to seize it? Students deserve the best especially toward their educational career. In order for this generation to become the best, we must first learn from the best - Mr. Leija
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Reynaldo Leija has been teaching chemistry at Elkins High School for 7 years with a total of 10 years of experience. In those 7 years, he has become one of the best teachers at the school and always has his students' best interests in mind. However, over the past couple of years, Mr. Leija has received a lot of negativity from other adults in the school and district for no reason. He will be kicked out of chemistry and will have to teach forensic science next year, without any justification for this change. Teachers with less experience will be taking over his job.
As students, we are the ones who directly experience the effect of Mr. Leija's teaching. So why did administrators decide to move him out of course without even consulting the people who learn in his classroom every day? If the school truly did have the students' best interests in mind, they would take the time to see how Mr. Leija teaches every single one of his students to the utmost of his ability. Chemistry is his passion, and he makes it so enjoyable and interesting to so many students. Despite the circumstances, he always comes into the classroom with a humorous and engaging attitude. His courtesy to all is unmatched, and he treats everyone equally and fairly. Mr. Leija has not received the appreciation he has rightfully deserved over the past couple of years, and that cannot go unnoticed.
So to Elkins, our principal, the superintendent of FBISD, Mr. Leija is one of the best teachers you will find, and preventing him from teaching what he loves is surely not something you should have on your agenda. Thank you in advance to anyone who reads or signs this.
Updates
May 11, 2015
The outpouring of support for Mr. Leija confirms exactly what we knew about his impact on our classrooms. Now we need to take this momentum directly to the administration so they cannot ignore us. Send a copy of this petition to the superintendent today and text three classmates to ensure they do the same.
Reached 100 supporters
May 11, 2015
63 Comments
Even though I'm in a different class(bindlish) I believe that i learn so much more in his tutorials when i am in his class i am actually understanding concepts. Also i believe that he makes me more interested in chemistry. I strongly believe that mr leija should stay in the chemistry department.
Mr.Leija has been the mist helpful teacher i have ever had. No one in out class is afraid to ask questions and in the end if the day everyone knows what they are doing. We always have great averages and he is a great instructor who can can break down situations and spend his time toward his students. Elkins will miss out and make a big mistake if they remove Mr.Leija from Chem.
Mr, Leija is a great teacher, who makes chemistry a simple subject. There is absolutely no valid argument as to why he should be transferring over to a course, which he has no passion in.
A mother who likes the results of her child in his class and doesn't understand why he would not continue teaching chemistry
Mr. Leija was an incredible teacher and he is one of the few reasons that I developed a passion for science. If this is true I am positive he should stay.
Mr. Leija is thorough in his instruction and really prepares you for AP chem. Also, there have been numerous situations when Mr. Leija has generously helped kids who were struggling from different classes, some even different subjects. He truly cares about each individual student, and in the end, that is what matters most.
Please keep him, i want him as my teacher
If we are given the opportunity to receive the best education, wouldn't you want to seize it? Students deserve the best especially toward their educational career. In order for this generation to become the best, we must first learn from the best - Mr. Leija
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Even though I'm in a different class(bindlish) I believe that i learn so much more in his tutorials when i am in his class i am actually understanding concepts. Also i believe that he makes me more interested in chemistry. I strongly believe that mr leija should stay in the chemistry department.