Mr. Yarborough Resignation Carl Sandburg Middle School...

It is so unfortunate that this situation had happened to Mr. Yarborough. His heart is right, the desire to help kids succeed. I have been praying for him.

He was the most awesome principal for my kids at RobinsonSS. I worked for him at Sandburg and he was a champion for excellence. He created a culture of learning out of a school with low staff morale, low student achievement, low parental involvement, and generally low overall expectations. In his first year he was the catylst for so many positive changes. He won First Year Principal of the Year by being nominated by stars many on his staff. It was an honor to work with him. His absence in FCPS is a tremendous loss of leadership.

Terrence was my subschool principal when I was at Robinson. Any and every time I was in trouble, he always handled it professionally. He really doesn't deserve this, I'm sure it's a huge misunderstanding. He actually cared about the students...

It is unthinkable that Principal Yarborough could receive anything but the highest praise for his years of caring leadership to the Sandburg community. The confidence he gave our son has fostered great academic success for Mike's years since Sandburg.

I have had 3 children attend CSMS under Mr. Yarborough's leadership. I admired his firmness and concern for the well-being and success of all his students. I often wondered how he was able to be so effective as "some" students can be challenging to help and motivate. But, Mr. Yarborough was doing it. I was proud to have had my children to attend CSMS during his tenure. My son personally received some words of wisdom from Mr. Yarborough to stay focused on his goals and he is now a junior at the US Coast Guard Academy. My daughter graduated from the College of William and Mary with honors in Biology; and my youngest is now a sophomore at West Potomac High School. Mr. Yarbrough is an awesome administrator and principal. This is an unfortunate situation and truly bothers me and my family.

Had 4 kids go through that school over 3 principals. It was a scary place, and we needed someone like Mr. Yarborough to restore order and teach respect to many of the young kids that clearly did not learn it from home. I used to volunteer coach for an after-school club, and, over the years, I have seen kids act just like the "scum" or "animals" everyone is ranting about Mr. Yarborough allegedly having called them. If he did, he was spot-on. I have seen the masses stampede the halls, observed various students yell at teachers and authority in ways that are unspeakable. At times, my kids were bullied by known rogue kids who feared no consequences, and had items stolen in the classroom right from their back packs. At times, I was actually scared to let them attend school there. I could go on. Mr. Yarborough finally rendered consequences that caused needed change. The kids should be afraid of what would happen if they continued the conduct that he finally stopped. The girl who refused to pick up the trash deserved more than a spank-- what a disrespectful and ungrateful brat. Assault and Battery? This is political correctness run amuck. Give me a break. Mr. Yarborough, as a taxpayer who supports this county, I sincerely apologize. I plan to move as soon as financially feasible. Thank you for your service. Ann Larkin

I am sickened to see the latest developments and that Mr. Yarborough is being prosecuted. Just heart breaking... https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/va-middle-school-principal-charged-with-assault-over-spanking-allegations/2017/07/18/6faa96ae-6bc9-11e7-9c15-177740635e83_story.html?utm_term=.0905fc8773fc

Schools need discipline. Why not charge the parents of that insolent girl?

I think he deserves a fair chance. Some of the kids are so disrespectful.

I loved having him as a principle

I think he is a great Principal

I am standing here in support of Mr. Yarbororugh, the best principal any school could ever have.

No reason was ever given for Mr. Yarborough's resignation. No public statement was ever made. It seems irresponsible to claim his departure was a disservice to the community he served without knowing what precipitated that departure. It seems especially illogical to chastise the establishment for his departure when he in fact was the one who quit.

i am glad to see that the PTA recognizes a valuable and dedication person. Mr. Yarborough was a truly dedicated principal and educator.

We need him back at our school.

I would like to thank Mr. Yarborough for his contributions to the education field. He has been and still is an asset to students and families. His caring spirit and "can-do" attitude enhances the lives of not just students and families, but the community. He is a friend and mentor to many that he serve. His honesty and life lessons to students are above standard. His departure is a disservice to many and a negative impact to most. Unfortunately, we are living in a day where we recognize and reward hatred but do very little to help support the caring!

I know Mr. Yarborough on both a personal and professional level. His resignation is a disservice to the lives that are/(will be) negatively impacted by this action. With the limited positive role models in the education field, it's unfortunate that the community must be further disadvantaged.

Mr. Yarborough's leadership and passion towards education is a rare find within our communities and nation. He not only demonstrates his posit leadership role this within the wall of his school but in his personal life as well. You will not find a more dedicated exemplary professional than that in which you've lost. It is my prayer that he is reinstated and continues to excel at every aspect within his career.

Keep him.

Mr. Yarborough is an asset to not only the school, but the community. His leadership is exactly the kind we need to guide our children.