We are not really sure how long Andy Allen has been teaching but we know that every day he has, he has been a positive role model for everyone who has gone through Oyster River. He is kind to everyone and has helped so many kids through hard times and put smiles on everyone’s faces he has known. Not just the people he has directly taught, not just the kids on his sports team, but everyone in the schools. We know that he has gone through some hard times himself but even then he always was there for the students and tried to take everything he has gone through to teach the students and the community a few things.
I know personally that he has been one of the most influential coaches/teachers that I have ever had. Even more than that he has been a friend to me since I was in 5th grade. Even now, after a full semester of being out of the school system, he still takes the time and effort to ask me how I am doing. Ever since I have met him I knew that I could always go to him and talk about my life, things I was going through or just general discussions about sports or anything really when I needed a good laugh or a friendly face in the school.
He really cares about all the students he meets and does not just forget about them once he no longer is a teacher or coach to them. He is a gem of a guy and we wish that we could thank him more. Whenever the need arises for something to be done, Andy faces it with open arms. Whether it is coming into health classes to share powerful personal stories, or coaching the ORHS tennis team after the former coach left. He makes many things possible for students, and makes the Oyster River Community what I came to see it as, and is one of the reasons I still gladly go back to ORHS when I am home. The world needs more guys who are caring, friendly such as Andy Allen.
In our opinion it would be a terrible loss to the community of Oyster River. Not only for the students, but faculty and community members who have gotten to know Andy. It is unfair to treat such a loyal, hardworking, respectful individual like the manor he is being treated.
So, please reconsider this decision.
Sincerely,
The Students, Graduates & the Oyster River Community
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February 14, 2014
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February 11, 2014
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74 Comments
I remember interacting with him frequently because one of his students was in a few of my classes, and he always was so down to earth and friendly to everyone. He went out of his way to connect to you as a human being, not just a
Mr. Allen coached me in 8th grade basketball, which I was completley new to. he was patient, kind and always willing to take time to help me. He is truly an incredible man and deserves the best becausr that's what he wants fot everyone around him.
I know a lot of educators that should definitely not be educating, some that are up in the air and some that are made for this job and who students need. Mr Allen is the third. This is a mistake
My daughter always spoke very highly of Mr. Allen. He is a great teacher and coach and the kids love him. That is rare these days. I would love to see him at ORHS when my son gets there.
Mr. Allen was a rare example at ORHS of a teacher who really enjoyed connecting with students at a personal level. While many teachers were just authoritarian figures, Mr. Allen could be a friend to anyone
Please save Mr. Allen's job! He has been such an important ally for all of the kids. He is a great role model and makes learning fun. One of the reasons that he can relate so well to students is his involvement in sports as well. I have now gradutated college and been out for a few years, but I still remember the positive impact that Mr. Allen had on me in middle school. Andrew is a gem in our local community and you would be doing the community a diservice to not keep him in the school system. Economically, it is also very important to keep your trained staff. If another staff needed to be hired later on, business statistics show that it will cost 80% more to hire a person and need to train them again. From the bottom of my heart, keep Andrew Allen in the school system. Its where he belongs. Thank you for taking my note into consideration. -- Graduating Student of 2008
Mr. Allen would help me or anybody else out no matter what it took. He is very inspirational. Oyster River would not be the same without him!
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We are not really sure how long Andy Allen has been teaching but we know that every day he has, he has been a positive role model for everyone who has gone through Oyster River. He is kind to everyone and has helped so many kids through hard times and put smiles on everyone’s faces he has known. Not just the people he has directly taught, not just the kids on his sports team, but everyone in the schools. We know that he has gone through some hard times himself but even then he always was there for the students and tried to take everything he has gone through to teach the students and the community a few things.
I know personally that he has been one of the most influential coaches/teachers that I have ever had. Even more than that he has been a friend to me since I was in 5th grade. Even now, after a full semester of being out of the school system, he still takes the time and effort to ask me how I am doing. Ever since I have met him I knew that I could always go to him and talk about my life, things I was going through or just general discussions about sports or anything really when I needed a good laugh or a friendly face in the school.
He really cares about all the students he meets and does not just forget about them once he no longer is a teacher or coach to them. He is a gem of a guy and we wish that we could thank him more. Whenever the need arises for something to be done, Andy faces it with open arms. Whether it is coming into health classes to share powerful personal stories, or coaching the ORHS tennis team after the former coach left. He makes many things possible for students, and makes the Oyster River Community what I came to see it as, and is one of the reasons I still gladly go back to ORHS when I am home. The world needs more guys who are caring, friendly such as Andy Allen.
In our opinion it would be a terrible loss to the community of Oyster River. Not only for the students, but faculty and community members who have gotten to know Andy. It is unfair to treat such a loyal, hardworking, respectful individual like the manor he is being treated.
So, please reconsider this decision.
Sincerely,
The Students, Graduates & the Oyster River Community
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
February 16, 2014
February 14, 2014
We need to hit the 250 signature mark before we take these demands to the administration. Post the link to your Facebook feed right now and text three friends to get them to sign.
Reached 100 supporters
February 13, 2014
February 11, 2014
We are heading toward our first milestone and need a final push to hit that goal before we take these signatures to the board. Post the link to your Facebook page right now. Text three people you know and ask them to add their names today.
74 Comments
Although I never worked in school with mr. Allen, he was my coach on the tennis team for 2 years. He definitely changed the way I think about sports and improved my high school experience. ORHS would without a doubt miss his presence greatly
I remember interacting with him frequently because one of his students was in a few of my classes, and he always was so down to earth and friendly to everyone. He went out of his way to connect to you as a human being, not just a
Mr. Allen coached me in 8th grade basketball, which I was completley new to. he was patient, kind and always willing to take time to help me. He is truly an incredible man and deserves the best becausr that's what he wants fot everyone around him.
I know a lot of educators that should definitely not be educating, some that are up in the air and some that are made for this job and who students need. Mr Allen is the third. This is a mistake
My daughter always spoke very highly of Mr. Allen. He is a great teacher and coach and the kids love him. That is rare these days. I would love to see him at ORHS when my son gets there.
Mr. Allen was a rare example at ORHS of a teacher who really enjoyed connecting with students at a personal level. While many teachers were just authoritarian figures, Mr. Allen could be a friend to anyone
Please save Mr. Allen's job! He has been such an important ally for all of the kids. He is a great role model and makes learning fun. One of the reasons that he can relate so well to students is his involvement in sports as well. I have now gradutated college and been out for a few years, but I still remember the positive impact that Mr. Allen had on me in middle school. Andrew is a gem in our local community and you would be doing the community a diservice to not keep him in the school system. Economically, it is also very important to keep your trained staff. If another staff needed to be hired later on, business statistics show that it will cost 80% more to hire a person and need to train them again. From the bottom of my heart, keep Andrew Allen in the school system. Its where he belongs. Thank you for taking my note into consideration. -- Graduating Student of 2008
Mr. Allen would help me or anybody else out no matter what it took. He is very inspirational. Oyster River would not be the same without him!
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Although I never worked in school with mr. Allen, he was my coach on the tennis team for 2 years. He definitely changed the way I think about sports and improved my high school experience. ORHS would without a doubt miss his presence greatly