This petition comes from the collective community at Darnell-Cookman Middle/High School of the Medical Arts and reflects the concerns of faculty, students, parents, and alumni. Darnell-Cookman is an A-rated school with consistently high scores for standardized testing and other measures of academic excellency. Ms. Talley has been the keystone for upholding this impressive performance as she exceeds her job requirements and assists with nearly all school functions, all while taking the time to get to know her students and take a personal interest in their lives to make each viking who enrolls leave better than they were when they came. It is crucial to keep Ms. Talley at Darnell-Cookman for this reason as well as to keep leadership consistent for the sake of the students. Transferring Ms. Talley would affect the lives of each student at Darnell-Cookman, especially the high school juniors and seniors who are reliant on her each year for things like homecoming, prom, graduation, and many other crucial parts of becoming post-secondary ready. Darnell-Cookman runs as effectively as it does due to Ms. Talley's commitment and attention to detail; for example, she individually makes schedules for about 1,200 students from seven different grade levels. As a school that has already had a series of changes in staff over the past few years from new principals, to new guidance counselors, to new deans, it is evident that students perform best when their learning environment is consistent. Ms. Talley has been our sense of consistency and support for years, to move her midway through the year would diminish the flow we have established for the year and disrupt the remainder of the school year as Ms. Talley's replacement tries to settle in, catch up, and get to know his or her students. Once news spread of Ms. Talley's potential transfer it became clear just how strongly she has united the Darnell-Cookman family; alumni drove hours from college to speak on her behalf, current students and faculty came to school nearly an hour early to attend the SAC meeting, and parents took time from their busy schedules to retain their child's mentor. We all came together united under one thing: Ms. Talley's incredible impact on our lives. Darnell-Cookman is as successful as it is because of the determination, mentorship, and hard work kindled by Ms. Talley. To transfer her would be a detriment to the atmosphere she has crafted at Darnell-Cookman, and while she would bring a positive impact to the school she would move to, it is crucial to consider whether an eleventh hour move would be so beneficial for one school that it warrants such a blatant disservice to another school's consistency and success.
Updates
December 6, 2018
I have spent my evenings reading the notes you left here and they confirm exactly what I already knew about Ms. Talley. Her impact on our students is too profound to be ignored by the district. I am currently working to get these stories in front of the people responsible for this decision.
December 6, 2018
Seeing the community rally behind Ms. Talley proves how much she means to every student walking these halls. This momentum shows that our school family refuses to lose the heart of our operations to another senseless administrative shuffle.
41 Comments
Students and staff alike have benefited greatly from Ms. Talley’s leadership at Darnell Cookman. Relationship building between admin and students/parents/community/fellow staff members takes time and care that can be difficult to come by- Talley has made it a priority, and it shows. The fact that students, parents, and staff members have reached out to me, a former DC teacher, to express how integral Ms. Talley is to the school, and a great concern over the possibility of losing her speaks volumes.
This is my first year at Darnell. I’ve been to about 7 different schools and this is the first school I’ve ever been to that I felt welcome right away. And that is because of Ms. Talley. She’s allowed Darnell to come together as a family and to get everyone on track. It just wouldn’t be right to move her, especially in the middle of the year when she’s helping juniors and seniors out with their transition to college.
Taking Talley away will be the worst thing DCPS could do. She has impacted me in so many ways. I’ve cried to her. She was one of the few that I would go running to when I’m going through something. Talley would stop what she’s doing to help students. When I’m home on school breaks, I go straight to DC to see & check on her. I still call & text her till this day as a sophomore in college to keep her updated. Always have to keep her proud. She loves Darnell Cookman. Don’t do that to her please
Ms Talley has saved me so many ways she is the backbone of our school and this senior class most of us had been here with her since 6th grade. We need Talley and the District would do great damage to darnell by taking her away
Ms.Talley is an important part of our school. It is unmfair of Duval county to place her at another school without consulting the students that actually interact with her and know how great she is.
I hope the school board hears our roar! This is unacceptable. It is important they hear and listen to the voices of the students and parents of Darnell Cookman. I have a child in middle and high. We do NOT want to see her go. There have been many decisions across the county that have upset me this year.
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This petition comes from the collective community at Darnell-Cookman Middle/High School of the Medical Arts and reflects the concerns of faculty, students, parents, and alumni. Darnell-Cookman is an A-rated school with consistently high scores for standardized testing and other measures of academic excellency. Ms. Talley has been the keystone for upholding this impressive performance as she exceeds her job requirements and assists with nearly all school functions, all while taking the time to get to know her students and take a personal interest in their lives to make each viking who enrolls leave better than they were when they came. It is crucial to keep Ms. Talley at Darnell-Cookman for this reason as well as to keep leadership consistent for the sake of the students. Transferring Ms. Talley would affect the lives of each student at Darnell-Cookman, especially the high school juniors and seniors who are reliant on her each year for things like homecoming, prom, graduation, and many other crucial parts of becoming post-secondary ready. Darnell-Cookman runs as effectively as it does due to Ms. Talley's commitment and attention to detail; for example, she individually makes schedules for about 1,200 students from seven different grade levels. As a school that has already had a series of changes in staff over the past few years from new principals, to new guidance counselors, to new deans, it is evident that students perform best when their learning environment is consistent. Ms. Talley has been our sense of consistency and support for years, to move her midway through the year would diminish the flow we have established for the year and disrupt the remainder of the school year as Ms. Talley's replacement tries to settle in, catch up, and get to know his or her students. Once news spread of Ms. Talley's potential transfer it became clear just how strongly she has united the Darnell-Cookman family; alumni drove hours from college to speak on her behalf, current students and faculty came to school nearly an hour early to attend the SAC meeting, and parents took time from their busy schedules to retain their child's mentor. We all came together united under one thing: Ms. Talley's incredible impact on our lives. Darnell-Cookman is as successful as it is because of the determination, mentorship, and hard work kindled by Ms. Talley. To transfer her would be a detriment to the atmosphere she has crafted at Darnell-Cookman, and while she would bring a positive impact to the school she would move to, it is crucial to consider whether an eleventh hour move would be so beneficial for one school that it warrants such a blatant disservice to another school's consistency and success.
Updates
December 6, 2018
I have spent my evenings reading the notes you left here and they confirm exactly what I already knew about Ms. Talley. Her impact on our students is too profound to be ignored by the district. I am currently working to get these stories in front of the people responsible for this decision.
December 6, 2018
Seeing the community rally behind Ms. Talley proves how much she means to every student walking these halls. This momentum shows that our school family refuses to lose the heart of our operations to another senseless administrative shuffle.
41 Comments
Taking Ms.Talley away from Darnell in the middle of the year and placing her in a different school benefits no parties whatsoever. Darnell will suffer without her guidance, which has kept this school‘s reputation so high and prestigious for many, many years. Both Darnell and Northwestern will suffer from the unexpected and unreasonable change of administration. Ms.Talley belongs in Darnell. We are proud and powerful Vikings, and we will crumble without our leader there to guide us to our bright futures. #RallyforTalley
Students and staff alike have benefited greatly from Ms. Talley’s leadership at Darnell Cookman. Relationship building between admin and students/parents/community/fellow staff members takes time and care that can be difficult to come by- Talley has made it a priority, and it shows. The fact that students, parents, and staff members have reached out to me, a former DC teacher, to express how integral Ms. Talley is to the school, and a great concern over the possibility of losing her speaks volumes.
This is my first year at Darnell. I’ve been to about 7 different schools and this is the first school I’ve ever been to that I felt welcome right away. And that is because of Ms. Talley. She’s allowed Darnell to come together as a family and to get everyone on track. It just wouldn’t be right to move her, especially in the middle of the year when she’s helping juniors and seniors out with their transition to college.
Taking Talley away will be the worst thing DCPS could do. She has impacted me in so many ways. I’ve cried to her. She was one of the few that I would go running to when I’m going through something. Talley would stop what she’s doing to help students. When I’m home on school breaks, I go straight to DC to see & check on her. I still call & text her till this day as a sophomore in college to keep her updated. Always have to keep her proud. She loves Darnell Cookman. Don’t do that to her please
Ms Talley has saved me so many ways she is the backbone of our school and this senior class most of us had been here with her since 6th grade. We need Talley and the District would do great damage to darnell by taking her away
Ms.Talley is an important part of our school. It is unmfair of Duval county to place her at another school without consulting the students that actually interact with her and know how great she is.
I hope the school board hears our roar! This is unacceptable. It is important they hear and listen to the voices of the students and parents of Darnell Cookman. I have a child in middle and high. We do NOT want to see her go. There have been many decisions across the county that have upset me this year.
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Taking Ms.Talley away from Darnell in the middle of the year and placing her in a different school benefits no parties whatsoever. Darnell will suffer without her guidance, which has kept this school‘s reputation so high and prestigious for many, many years. Both Darnell and Northwestern will suffer from the unexpected and unreasonable change of administration. Ms.Talley belongs in Darnell. We are proud and powerful Vikings, and we will crumble without our leader there to guide us to our bright futures. #RallyforTalley