Mrs. Balfour is a great educator and administrator. She was my teacher in 6th, 7th, and 9th grades, as well as my Vice Principal in 9th grade. She cares about the students and their families in Citrus County and strives to make them better. I sincerely hope that the investigators come to same the conclusion so many others have: she is a class act and is innocent of any wrongdoing.
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Joanell
9 years ago
My granddaughter is an AES student and absolutely loves Sandy Balfour. I met Sandy a couple of years ago and I was also impressed by her devotion to the schools of Citrus County.
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Jeanette Tackitt
9 years ago
The schools need note teacher like her.
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Laura Griffith
9 years ago
we need more teachers like her.
She is one of the best.
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Madison Workman
9 years ago
I was a student of Mrs. Balfour's for all four years at AES and honestly this woman changed my life and it was a great opportunity to have a brilliant teacher like her. Mrs. Balfour is one of a kind and i love that she never lets the students forget, it's a privilege to go to the Academy, not a right, so you best earn your keep and grow up.
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Cody D Huggins
9 years ago
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This woman is a pillar in our community. If it wasn't for this lady I don't think I would have got my life together. I would probably be in prison or worse. She taught me a lot of life lessons. I am the man I am today because of this woman.
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Jamie Barker
9 years ago
Please consider the consequences of this action. She is a valued teacher in our community.
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Christine Pricher
9 years ago
Such a kind soul!
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Della Mays
9 years ago
Good person
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Harry Ogden
9 years ago
I smell a good ole boy scam.
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Jay
9 years ago
I've only ever known Mrs. Balfour to be an amazing woman an educator.
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Pam Balfour
9 years ago
First I'll say I live in Canada and I am a relative, so I realize that my signature won't count. But, I learned about this situation via social media. I have also read the story in the Chronicle and can't believe it is true.
How it is that if Sandy is the person they are making her out to be, that it is only coming to light now after so many years of teaching and being in administrative positions. How is it that she could gain such high level in her career and be so highly regarded by people in important positions if she is truly such a person? How is it that in all the years I've known her that there has never been a hint of inappropriate behaviour or meanness either from her friends, past students or in the family. How is it possible that she would advance so far in the educational system if she weren't a well respected leader?
I hope that calmer heads prevail. I have complete faith in my heart that she is not the person described in the article. Maybe she is stricter because she cares about her work and students more than most. Maybe some view it as bullying instead of "pushing" her students to excel. I wish there were more like her in the educational system.
It will be a shame for the school board to loose her. I admire her fight as she could just as easily shrug her shoulders and walk away. She could just leave teaching to mediocrity - a big loss to everyone! Although I may not count in this petition, Sandy has my full support.
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Debora D'Alto
9 years ago
Sandy is a woman of the highest integrity. It's a shame she's a victim of a witch hunt. So grateful to the community for their undying support.
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Ashley Gapczynski
9 years ago
Mrs. Balfour is one of the best teachers Citrus County can offer. I had her as a teacher for two years and in my senior year I was her TA. She had taught me so much, and has also inspired me to get my teaching degree to become an English teacher like her. She cares about all of her students and all these accusations against her are ludicrous. Mrs. Balfour prepares students for both university and the real world. Her curriculum is tough but fair, and that is what students need nowadays. I know Mrs. Balfour will rise above this and continue to be a great educator.
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Laura Griffith
9 years ago
The school board owes Mrs. Balfour a HUGE apology and she needs to be back out to the Academy ASAP.
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Anonymous
9 years ago
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Stacey Clyatt
9 years ago
Sandy is a wonderful person!! We all need to rally with her and her family and support her!
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Tracy Whitney
9 years ago
Mrs. Balfour is one of those few teachers that is able to connect with each one of her students on an emotional level. Both of my children had the opportunity to be in one of her classes, and she totally changed the way they thought about learning. THEY LOVED GOING TO SCHOOL JUST SO THEY COULD GO TO "MRS. BALFOUR'S CLASS!" - EVEN WANTING TO GO ON THE WEEKENDS.
Mrs. Balfour is a great educator and administrator. She was my teacher in 6th, 7th, and 9th grades, as well as my Vice Principal in 9th grade. She cares about the students and their families in Citrus County and strives to make them better. I sincerely hope that the investigators come to same the conclusion so many others have: she is a class act and is innocent of any wrongdoing.
My granddaughter is an AES student and absolutely loves Sandy Balfour. I met Sandy a couple of years ago and I was also impressed by her devotion to the schools of Citrus County.
The schools need note teacher like her.
we need more teachers like her. She is one of the best.
I was a student of Mrs. Balfour's for all four years at AES and honestly this woman changed my life and it was a great opportunity to have a brilliant teacher like her. Mrs. Balfour is one of a kind and i love that she never lets the students forget, it's a privilege to go to the Academy, not a right, so you best earn your keep and grow up.
This woman is a pillar in our community. If it wasn't for this lady I don't think I would have got my life together. I would probably be in prison or worse. She taught me a lot of life lessons. I am the man I am today because of this woman.
Please consider the consequences of this action. She is a valued teacher in our community.
Such a kind soul!
Good person
I smell a good ole boy scam.
I've only ever known Mrs. Balfour to be an amazing woman an educator.
First I'll say I live in Canada and I am a relative, so I realize that my signature won't count. But, I learned about this situation via social media. I have also read the story in the Chronicle and can't believe it is true. How it is that if Sandy is the person they are making her out to be, that it is only coming to light now after so many years of teaching and being in administrative positions. How is it that she could gain such high level in her career and be so highly regarded by people in important positions if she is truly such a person? How is it that in all the years I've known her that there has never been a hint of inappropriate behaviour or meanness either from her friends, past students or in the family. How is it possible that she would advance so far in the educational system if she weren't a well respected leader? I hope that calmer heads prevail. I have complete faith in my heart that she is not the person described in the article. Maybe she is stricter because she cares about her work and students more than most. Maybe some view it as bullying instead of "pushing" her students to excel. I wish there were more like her in the educational system. It will be a shame for the school board to loose her. I admire her fight as she could just as easily shrug her shoulders and walk away. She could just leave teaching to mediocrity - a big loss to everyone! Although I may not count in this petition, Sandy has my full support.
Sandy is a woman of the highest integrity. It's a shame she's a victim of a witch hunt. So grateful to the community for their undying support.
Mrs. Balfour is one of the best teachers Citrus County can offer. I had her as a teacher for two years and in my senior year I was her TA. She had taught me so much, and has also inspired me to get my teaching degree to become an English teacher like her. She cares about all of her students and all these accusations against her are ludicrous. Mrs. Balfour prepares students for both university and the real world. Her curriculum is tough but fair, and that is what students need nowadays. I know Mrs. Balfour will rise above this and continue to be a great educator.
The school board owes Mrs. Balfour a HUGE apology and she needs to be back out to the Academy ASAP.
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Sandy is a wonderful person!! We all need to rally with her and her family and support her!
Mrs. Balfour is one of those few teachers that is able to connect with each one of her students on an emotional level. Both of my children had the opportunity to be in one of her classes, and she totally changed the way they thought about learning. THEY LOVED GOING TO SCHOOL JUST SO THEY COULD GO TO "MRS. BALFOUR'S CLASS!" - EVEN WANTING TO GO ON THE WEEKENDS.
She is hands down the best!
Best teacher ever!