Best teacher ever I have seen; the dedication, education, and sincere love she always shows our children. She always does it with the biggest smile and uplifting our children not dragging them down. She givies them the confidence they need inside to succeed.
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George Gasparini
9 years ago
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Sandy Balfour is one of the most dedicated and professional individuals that I have the good fortune to know. Citrus County is a better place because Sandy Balfour is here. I support you Sandy.
George Gasparini
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Tony Miller
9 years ago
These charges against Ms. Balfour are obviously a political character assassination. The parents and students that complained need to be closely looked at. Are the students discipline problems, or perhaps struggling academically? What are the parent's connection to Sam Himmell? What is their motive for destroying the career of Ms. Balfour?
Tony Miller
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Anonymous
9 years ago
I sent the following letter to the Chronicle (which I doubt they will print)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Chronicle: Letters-to-the-editor
Many questions remain unanswered after Mike Wright’s articles in the Sunday Chronicle on the Sandy Balfour controversy at the Environmental academy.
What is the Educational Purpose of the presence of student Cell Phones in public schools? (As they seem to be the chief source of conflict in this case.) Cellphones are a frequent source of “cyber-bullying” and serve no apparent educational purpose. Before cell phones (in my school years) urgent communications between students and parents were successfully conducted via the school office/secretary. If the call is not urgent enough to use this method it can wait until the end of the school day. (Cell phones are a big disruption to the Educational Process.)
Are some of the students (and their parents) placing higher importance on cell phone usage at school and driving fast in cars over their educational goals ? (i.e. Have they lost the big picture ?) Since this is a special school for the more highly motivated students, maybe the aggrieved students would be better served returning to their “home schools” ? Obviously, many of today’s high school students have misplaced priorities and “short-term” vision regarding their futures.
Isn’t recording someone on your cell phone without their knowledge a misdemeanor crime ? Are adults suggesting to a student to do the recording, “Accessories before-the-fact” to the crime and “contributing to-the-delinquency-of- a-minor” ?
And what is the Sheriff’s office doing to investigate this potential criminal activity ? I voted for the new Sheriff based on his pledge of “strict” law enforcem
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Jackie Kulp
9 years ago
Hi Sandy,
I have known you for many years and I can stand up for your good character, your even temperament, and your kind heart. Your dedication and commitment to the success of our youth is unmatched. I support you in your efforts to clear the air on this issue. God Bless you and give you strength.
Jackie Kulp
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Dr David Miller
9 years ago
Mrs Balfour always showed our student total discipline and respect by teaching him discipline and respect.
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Bob Mann
9 years ago
You're a good woman. It is too bad people are trying to discredit you.
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Tiffany mallery
9 years ago
I was a student of hers. Great teacher.we need more teachers like her.
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Cylinda Vickery
9 years ago
The best teacher ever! Please don't let this happen the school will lose a devoted, caring teacher and mentor for our youth.
Thank you,
Cylinda Vickery
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Don Ruminer
9 years ago
"Integrity - always doing the right thing even when no one is looking." Sandy Balfour is the epitome of integrity. It's sad that for some, the only way they can feel good about themselves is at the expense of others.
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Pamela Mann
9 years ago
Stop the witch hunt!! Worse actions by other administrators have occurred and been swept under the rug!
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Jeanne W Ditzler
9 years ago
Amazing educator. Amazing advocate. Amazing honest good human being
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Kristi Langenmayr
9 years ago
We as a community want you to keep sand balfour. She's one of the best!
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Scott Berardi
9 years ago
Mrs. Balfour is the greatest, she has always had every students best interest in mind, even if the students themselves don't realize it. There's a difference between a mentor, a teacher, and an administrator, and she is the best in all three departments.
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Michael Green
9 years ago
Went to the Academy every year I was in high school. Mrs. Balfour is one of the best teachers I had the privilege of learning from.
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Christopher Stoney
9 years ago
She changed my life forever. Taught me to be my own person. I wish my kids could be taught be her. She deserves better than this.
Keep her
Save her
We are behind you Sandy 100%
You have my support!
Best teacher ever I have seen; the dedication, education, and sincere love she always shows our children. She always does it with the biggest smile and uplifting our children not dragging them down. She givies them the confidence they need inside to succeed.
Sandy Balfour is one of the most dedicated and professional individuals that I have the good fortune to know. Citrus County is a better place because Sandy Balfour is here. I support you Sandy. George Gasparini
These charges against Ms. Balfour are obviously a political character assassination. The parents and students that complained need to be closely looked at. Are the students discipline problems, or perhaps struggling academically? What are the parent's connection to Sam Himmell? What is their motive for destroying the career of Ms. Balfour? Tony Miller
I sent the following letter to the Chronicle (which I doubt they will print) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Chronicle: Letters-to-the-editor Many questions remain unanswered after Mike Wright’s articles in the Sunday Chronicle on the Sandy Balfour controversy at the Environmental academy. What is the Educational Purpose of the presence of student Cell Phones in public schools? (As they seem to be the chief source of conflict in this case.) Cellphones are a frequent source of “cyber-bullying” and serve no apparent educational purpose. Before cell phones (in my school years) urgent communications between students and parents were successfully conducted via the school office/secretary. If the call is not urgent enough to use this method it can wait until the end of the school day. (Cell phones are a big disruption to the Educational Process.) Are some of the students (and their parents) placing higher importance on cell phone usage at school and driving fast in cars over their educational goals ? (i.e. Have they lost the big picture ?) Since this is a special school for the more highly motivated students, maybe the aggrieved students would be better served returning to their “home schools” ? Obviously, many of today’s high school students have misplaced priorities and “short-term” vision regarding their futures. Isn’t recording someone on your cell phone without their knowledge a misdemeanor crime ? Are adults suggesting to a student to do the recording, “Accessories before-the-fact” to the crime and “contributing to-the-delinquency-of- a-minor” ? And what is the Sheriff’s office doing to investigate this potential criminal activity ? I voted for the new Sheriff based on his pledge of “strict” law enforcem
Hi Sandy, I have known you for many years and I can stand up for your good character, your even temperament, and your kind heart. Your dedication and commitment to the success of our youth is unmatched. I support you in your efforts to clear the air on this issue. God Bless you and give you strength. Jackie Kulp
Mrs Balfour always showed our student total discipline and respect by teaching him discipline and respect.
You're a good woman. It is too bad people are trying to discredit you.
I was a student of hers. Great teacher.we need more teachers like her.
The best teacher ever! Please don't let this happen the school will lose a devoted, caring teacher and mentor for our youth. Thank you, Cylinda Vickery
"Integrity - always doing the right thing even when no one is looking." Sandy Balfour is the epitome of integrity. It's sad that for some, the only way they can feel good about themselves is at the expense of others.
Stop the witch hunt!! Worse actions by other administrators have occurred and been swept under the rug!
Amazing educator. Amazing advocate. Amazing honest good human being
We as a community want you to keep sand balfour. She's one of the best!
Mrs. Balfour is the greatest, she has always had every students best interest in mind, even if the students themselves don't realize it. There's a difference between a mentor, a teacher, and an administrator, and she is the best in all three departments.
Went to the Academy every year I was in high school. Mrs. Balfour is one of the best teachers I had the privilege of learning from.
She changed my life forever. Taught me to be my own person. I wish my kids could be taught be her. She deserves better than this.