I wouldn't be where I am today without the guidance and support of Mrs. Balfour.
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Cassidy snook
9 years ago
Mrs Balfour has gone to the end of the earth for her students, including myself, and I'm proud to sign this petition for her.
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Anonymous
9 years ago
Mrs. Balfour was a teacher who went above and beyond for her students. The lessons she taught were those that form young adults into responsible functioning members of society. She is structured and expects students to abide rules, rightfully so. She sees each students individual potential and holds them to a standard of meeting that potential. She is to thank for who I am today.
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Tracy Keiser
9 years ago
Best teacher my daughter ever had, Mrs. Balfour is part of the rason she has become such a success!
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Hunter Taskey
9 years ago
She has been such an amazing role model and should never deserve this type of treatment.
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Kristel Stiegler
9 years ago
She's a wonderful addition to the Citrus County School District. My mom has worked for the district for almost 15 years and I have been a substitute for a few. But I had the pleasure of having Ms. Balfour as my English teacher at AES. She was nothing but helpful, generous and kind. She's done so much for me, the Academy of Environmental Science, and people outside the school district. After all this fuss she is probably going to have a hard time adjusting from this situation and maybe leave our district for another. In that case I would be very heart broken to see such a wonderful lady pushed away from Citrus County. We all love her!
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Lindsay Willis
9 years ago
Mrs. Balfour is a great teacher and more than qualified to lead AES.
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Candice
9 years ago
This woman is a great teacher. Growing up I was always reprimanded by teachers in front of the class... one of my teachers put me in the corner between his filing cabinets so I would stop talk to other kids.... people have become too sensitive.... this woman should not loose her job over 1 child who was misbehaving in the first place.... SAVE SANDY!!!!!!!
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Morgan Erlandson
9 years ago
The best teacher I have ever had by far. Strict yes but she instilled values in me you cannot learn in a text book and in the three years I was a student I never once questioned her compassion and care for me and every other student. I am a better person today because of this woman and it would break my heart for future classes to miss the experience of having such an outstanding educator in their lives.
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Cody Fountain
9 years ago
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Mrs. Balfour is an upstanding human being with unquestionable morals and an unrivaled passion and desire to meet the needs of the students reguardless of the position she holds. For the Academy of Environmental Science to lose Mrs. Balfour would be a true travesty.
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Holly Humphrey
9 years ago
Mrs. Balfour was always one of my favorites! Although she was stern, she never drifted away from her main purpose, and that was to teaching her students. We learned respect and how to accept constructive criticism. She has always been passionate about creating a good learning environment for her students. She is a great asset to the school system and it would be detrimental to see that taken away from her!
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Eric Stearns
9 years ago
There were select times throughout my high school years when I felt resentment for Mrs. Balfour, so I can honestly understand how these allegations could arise. However, speaking from my experiences, I understand now that she never has negative intentions and everything she does is certainly within the realm of acceptable behavior for an educator. It's natural to feel resentment towards someone who has authority over you, especially when they try to discipline you. My point is, this whole thing has definitely been blown out of proportion. Mrs. Balfour is an excellent educator.
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Sarah Morgan
9 years ago
It's not wrong to call out students when they are wrong.
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Krystal Carpenter
9 years ago
The fact that the county would even think about doing this to such an outstanding woman, not just a teacher! She cares about student education and that is exactly why she scolds and is so strict - its not her fault kids these days and their parents are so soft when it comes to disclipin !!
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Brittany Maxey
9 years ago
Sandy Balfour is a wonderful example of a teacher that goes above and beyond caring and teaching students inside and outside the classroom. Her lessons are the kind that stay with you throughout your life and are relevant long after you graduate.
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Dalea van Voorthuijsen
9 years ago
The best teacher I've ever had!
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Ryan siebert
9 years ago
Anything for my hero
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Ryan
9 years ago
Mrs. Balfour was a wonderful teacher who made me the person I can today. The sensitivity we give children nowadays is awful. You can get in trouble for speaking to loudly. I think these allegations are bogus.
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Jessica Darby
9 years ago
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Sandy Balfour was my teacher in 4th grade and again in middle school. She is the best of the best. I am a teacher today, and hope I am half as effective as she is. At some point, someone has to hold students accountable for their actions.
I completely support this petition.
I wouldn't be where I am today without the guidance and support of Mrs. Balfour.
Mrs Balfour has gone to the end of the earth for her students, including myself, and I'm proud to sign this petition for her.
Mrs. Balfour was a teacher who went above and beyond for her students. The lessons she taught were those that form young adults into responsible functioning members of society. She is structured and expects students to abide rules, rightfully so. She sees each students individual potential and holds them to a standard of meeting that potential. She is to thank for who I am today.
Best teacher my daughter ever had, Mrs. Balfour is part of the rason she has become such a success!
She has been such an amazing role model and should never deserve this type of treatment.
She's a wonderful addition to the Citrus County School District. My mom has worked for the district for almost 15 years and I have been a substitute for a few. But I had the pleasure of having Ms. Balfour as my English teacher at AES. She was nothing but helpful, generous and kind. She's done so much for me, the Academy of Environmental Science, and people outside the school district. After all this fuss she is probably going to have a hard time adjusting from this situation and maybe leave our district for another. In that case I would be very heart broken to see such a wonderful lady pushed away from Citrus County. We all love her!
Mrs. Balfour is a great teacher and more than qualified to lead AES.
This woman is a great teacher. Growing up I was always reprimanded by teachers in front of the class... one of my teachers put me in the corner between his filing cabinets so I would stop talk to other kids.... people have become too sensitive.... this woman should not loose her job over 1 child who was misbehaving in the first place.... SAVE SANDY!!!!!!!
The best teacher I have ever had by far. Strict yes but she instilled values in me you cannot learn in a text book and in the three years I was a student I never once questioned her compassion and care for me and every other student. I am a better person today because of this woman and it would break my heart for future classes to miss the experience of having such an outstanding educator in their lives.
Mrs. Balfour is an upstanding human being with unquestionable morals and an unrivaled passion and desire to meet the needs of the students reguardless of the position she holds. For the Academy of Environmental Science to lose Mrs. Balfour would be a true travesty.
Mrs. Balfour was always one of my favorites! Although she was stern, she never drifted away from her main purpose, and that was to teaching her students. We learned respect and how to accept constructive criticism. She has always been passionate about creating a good learning environment for her students. She is a great asset to the school system and it would be detrimental to see that taken away from her!
There were select times throughout my high school years when I felt resentment for Mrs. Balfour, so I can honestly understand how these allegations could arise. However, speaking from my experiences, I understand now that she never has negative intentions and everything she does is certainly within the realm of acceptable behavior for an educator. It's natural to feel resentment towards someone who has authority over you, especially when they try to discipline you. My point is, this whole thing has definitely been blown out of proportion. Mrs. Balfour is an excellent educator.
It's not wrong to call out students when they are wrong.
The fact that the county would even think about doing this to such an outstanding woman, not just a teacher! She cares about student education and that is exactly why she scolds and is so strict - its not her fault kids these days and their parents are so soft when it comes to disclipin !!
Sandy Balfour is a wonderful example of a teacher that goes above and beyond caring and teaching students inside and outside the classroom. Her lessons are the kind that stay with you throughout your life and are relevant long after you graduate.
The best teacher I've ever had!
Anything for my hero
Mrs. Balfour was a wonderful teacher who made me the person I can today. The sensitivity we give children nowadays is awful. You can get in trouble for speaking to loudly. I think these allegations are bogus.
Sandy Balfour was my teacher in 4th grade and again in middle school. She is the best of the best. I am a teacher today, and hope I am half as effective as she is. At some point, someone has to hold students accountable for their actions.