The district has officially reversed course and restored Miriam to her position. This win belongs to every one of you who spoke up to demand better leadership for our students, so take a moment to celebrate this success before we shift our focus to supporting her transition back.
November 23, 2012
Final supporters
Dear Dr. Vargas and Rochester City School District Board of Education Commissioners,
We have been privileged to work under the leadership of Miriam Ehtesham-Cating for
the past several years. As a career teacher of English Language Learners, a former RCSD
lead teacher-mentor and the former director of the Nazareth College TESOL program,
Miriam has consistently promoted a culture of excellence both in our school district and
within the wider community. In her work, Miriam has demonstrated to each of us her
ability to observe, coach and clearly articulate to teachers of English Language Learners
how to fully promote the linguistic and academic potential of our students. In addition
to her keen understanding of the needs and unique challenges of English learners,
Miriam's knowledge of the Common Core Standards-based reform movement has guided
us toward working collaboratively to close the achievement gap of English Language
Learners from a variety of backgrounds.
In short, we consider Miriam to be an incredible leader and advocate both for our
students and for our important work, and we urge each of you to reconsider the value of
her administrative leadership to the Rochester City School District. We, the undersigned,
both respectfully request and strongly support Miriam's restoration to a position of academic leadership in the Rochester City School District.
Updates
September 9, 2012
The district has not yet acknowledged our request, but they are definitely tracking the growth of this petition. Call your school board representative today to demand a public explanation for Miriam's removal.
September 9, 2012
The momentum surrounding Miriam's reinstatement is impossible for the district to ignore now. Post this petition on your Facebook page today and email your school board representative to demand they address our request.
Reached 100 supporters
September 9, 2012
6 Comments
RCSD leadership makes no sense. Why remove the best person for the job? bring her back
So much respect for her work. She mentored me when I was struggling and really turned things around.
She helped me so much with my teaching practice. This district is losing its best talent.
Total mistake to let her go. She actually knows what shes doing and cares about the kids
WHAT ARE THEY THINKING. Miriam is a rockstar for our students. restore her position immediately!
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The district has officially reversed course and restored Miriam to her position. This win belongs to every one of you who spoke up to demand better leadership for our students, so take a moment to celebrate this success before we shift our focus to supporting her transition back.
November 23, 2012
Final supporters
Dear Dr. Vargas and Rochester City School District Board of Education Commissioners,
We have been privileged to work under the leadership of Miriam Ehtesham-Cating for
the past several years. As a career teacher of English Language Learners, a former RCSD
lead teacher-mentor and the former director of the Nazareth College TESOL program,
Miriam has consistently promoted a culture of excellence both in our school district and
within the wider community. In her work, Miriam has demonstrated to each of us her
ability to observe, coach and clearly articulate to teachers of English Language Learners
how to fully promote the linguistic and academic potential of our students. In addition
to her keen understanding of the needs and unique challenges of English learners,
Miriam's knowledge of the Common Core Standards-based reform movement has guided
us toward working collaboratively to close the achievement gap of English Language
Learners from a variety of backgrounds.
In short, we consider Miriam to be an incredible leader and advocate both for our
students and for our important work, and we urge each of you to reconsider the value of
her administrative leadership to the Rochester City School District. We, the undersigned,
both respectfully request and strongly support Miriam's restoration to a position of academic leadership in the Rochester City School District.
Updates
September 9, 2012
The district has not yet acknowledged our request, but they are definitely tracking the growth of this petition. Call your school board representative today to demand a public explanation for Miriam's removal.
September 9, 2012
The momentum surrounding Miriam's reinstatement is impossible for the district to ignore now. Post this petition on your Facebook page today and email your school board representative to demand they address our request.
Reached 100 supporters
September 9, 2012
6 Comments
Miriam is exactly the kind of strong advocate our ELL students need right now. Bring her back!
RCSD leadership makes no sense. Why remove the best person for the job? bring her back
So much respect for her work. She mentored me when I was struggling and really turned things around.
She helped me so much with my teaching practice. This district is losing its best talent.
Total mistake to let her go. She actually knows what shes doing and cares about the kids
WHAT ARE THEY THINKING. Miriam is a rockstar for our students. restore her position immediately!
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Miriam is exactly the kind of strong advocate our ELL students need right now. Bring her back!