To Principal Kricheff and Superintendent Fano:
We, as voters, tax paying citizens, and past and present parents and/or guardians of Ironia elementary school students, respectfully wish to express our opposition to any plan for the dismissal/firing of Mr. Cervona.
We believe that Mr. Cervona is a vital part of Ironia and wholeheartedly support him and his position at Ironia. Mr. Cervona has been a teacher at Ironia for 21 years and has taught in the Randolph School District for 23 years. He brings a wealth of experience and continued enthusiasm to the teaching of his students. As a teacher, Mr. Cervona supports the goals that the Board and District have set for Randolph Township. Mr. Cervona pursues academic excellence every day with his students. Ask any student that has gone on a road trip what they have learned in Mr. Cervona’s classroom that can be applied in life. They will tell you all about the states they are traveling through, their location, capital, and even which one is their favorite and the many reasons why it is their favorite. Or instead ask one of his students about their favorite book. Many of them will not be able to pick just one book because they have read so many books while in Mr. Cervona’s classroom. This is the foundation of academic excellence.
Mr. Cervona’s classroom and teaching style also meet the district goal of “sustaining a positive learning environment”. He encourages children to feel confident in themselves and comfortable enough to challenge themselves. He provides an environment of support. The students are not afraid of being wrong but rather encouraged to strive harder knowing they will be recognized for their efforts.
Retaining Mr. Cervona would also support the goal to enhance the organizational effectiveness in Randolph. This is implicit in the definition of the goal, to “develop support and retain effective teachers and school leaders”. Mr. Cervona has been an effective teacher and leader to countless students for 23 years.
In addition, it should be noted that Mr. Cervona has done an excellent job of keeping parents abreast of not only classroom activities, but students' progress and successes. It is not uncommon to receive a call from Mr. Cervona several times a year with an update on your students' progress, accomplishment and areas for improvement. Mr. Cervona keeps the lines of communication open and is very responsive to parents' email. It is readily apparent that Mr. Cervona has a clear grasp of each students ability - both strengths and weaknesses and works with each parent in order to help each student reach their highest potential.
Finally, retaining Mr. Cervona promotes innovation for all the reasons stated above and more. He is a relevant piece of the distinguished Randolph community and has played an important role in preparing our graduates for the ever changing world.
As you can see, we support Mr. Cervona not just because he is well liked. We support him because he is a highly effective professional whose skill, experience and communication with families have led to an outstanding education for our children. It is for all these reasons and more that we have created this petition, and hope that you will reconsider your position of Mr. Cervona.
Sincerely,
Concerned Randolph Parents
Updates
June 14, 2018
The momentum is incredible. It is clear how much Mr. Cervona means to this community.
29 Comments
When we moved to Randolph the word was "you want Mr. Cervona as he will prepare your child for middle school". This was a spot on assessment - my daughter was challenged all year and it was absolutely the education of the whole child. It's somewhat embarrassing that a discussion on losing Mr. Cervona is occurring!
Mr. Cervona is a wonderful teacher and human being. He is an excellent athletic coach as well. His students and children in general look up to him as he is engaging and energetic. I have known Me Cervona for many years and his passion always comes through for his love of teaching. Dismissing him would be a disgrace to his students (past, present and future), to Ironia and Randolph Township.
My daughter had Mr. Cervona as her teacher this year in third grade. He is an exceptional teacher, always went above and beyond. I could not thank him enough. I only hope our district can figure out what is going on and correct it so that my younger daughter has an opportunity to have him as a teacher too.
Three children taught by Mr. Perer Cervona... my husband and I are well-educated professionals in iur fields and we are well-aware of the qualities necessary to prepare children for a lifetime of learning; Mr. Crrvina teaches the basic foundations for these kids, content and study skills. My girls were not only prepared with the skills for middle school, but also high sxhool and beyond. The girls were taught in a classroom that had rules, respect, relationships, and a sense of acceptance and safety. Keep Peter Cervona in Randolph Schools to provide other Randolph kids the same education , confidence, and self-esteem.
Mr. Cervona goes above and beyond for every single one of his students. I am a senior in high school and I invited him to my graduation; 8 years later and Mr. Cervona still has a very large impact on my life.
One of the best teachers @ IRONIA, bar none. #KeepMrC
My son had Mr. Cervona in 3rd grade and loved him. I did too. Mr. Cervona is a wonderful teacher and it would be a shame to lose him.
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To Principal Kricheff and Superintendent Fano:
We, as voters, tax paying citizens, and past and present parents and/or guardians of Ironia elementary school students, respectfully wish to express our opposition to any plan for the dismissal/firing of Mr. Cervona.
We believe that Mr. Cervona is a vital part of Ironia and wholeheartedly support him and his position at Ironia. Mr. Cervona has been a teacher at Ironia for 21 years and has taught in the Randolph School District for 23 years. He brings a wealth of experience and continued enthusiasm to the teaching of his students. As a teacher, Mr. Cervona supports the goals that the Board and District have set for Randolph Township. Mr. Cervona pursues academic excellence every day with his students. Ask any student that has gone on a road trip what they have learned in Mr. Cervona’s classroom that can be applied in life. They will tell you all about the states they are traveling through, their location, capital, and even which one is their favorite and the many reasons why it is their favorite. Or instead ask one of his students about their favorite book. Many of them will not be able to pick just one book because they have read so many books while in Mr. Cervona’s classroom. This is the foundation of academic excellence.
Mr. Cervona’s classroom and teaching style also meet the district goal of “sustaining a positive learning environment”. He encourages children to feel confident in themselves and comfortable enough to challenge themselves. He provides an environment of support. The students are not afraid of being wrong but rather encouraged to strive harder knowing they will be recognized for their efforts.
Retaining Mr. Cervona would also support the goal to enhance the organizational effectiveness in Randolph. This is implicit in the definition of the goal, to “develop support and retain effective teachers and school leaders”. Mr. Cervona has been an effective teacher and leader to countless students for 23 years.
In addition, it should be noted that Mr. Cervona has done an excellent job of keeping parents abreast of not only classroom activities, but students' progress and successes. It is not uncommon to receive a call from Mr. Cervona several times a year with an update on your students' progress, accomplishment and areas for improvement. Mr. Cervona keeps the lines of communication open and is very responsive to parents' email. It is readily apparent that Mr. Cervona has a clear grasp of each students ability - both strengths and weaknesses and works with each parent in order to help each student reach their highest potential.
Finally, retaining Mr. Cervona promotes innovation for all the reasons stated above and more. He is a relevant piece of the distinguished Randolph community and has played an important role in preparing our graduates for the ever changing world.
As you can see, we support Mr. Cervona not just because he is well liked. We support him because he is a highly effective professional whose skill, experience and communication with families have led to an outstanding education for our children. It is for all these reasons and more that we have created this petition, and hope that you will reconsider your position of Mr. Cervona.
Sincerely,
Concerned Randolph Parents
Updates
June 14, 2018
The momentum is incredible. It is clear how much Mr. Cervona means to this community.
29 Comments
My son Ryan had Mr. C in 3rd grade and he significantly enhanced his reading and math skills. I have 3 children go through the Ironia Elementary school system and Mr. C is ranked in the top 1% within the multitude of teachers that my children have had over the past 15 years. There is absolutely no reason why Mr. C should not continue his exemplary teaching status. If you asked all of Mr. Cervona’s students past and present, one word that would explain their experience in being one of his students, they would all say “inspirational”. “The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” (William Ward)
When we moved to Randolph the word was "you want Mr. Cervona as he will prepare your child for middle school". This was a spot on assessment - my daughter was challenged all year and it was absolutely the education of the whole child. It's somewhat embarrassing that a discussion on losing Mr. Cervona is occurring!
Mr. Cervona is a wonderful teacher and human being. He is an excellent athletic coach as well. His students and children in general look up to him as he is engaging and energetic. I have known Me Cervona for many years and his passion always comes through for his love of teaching. Dismissing him would be a disgrace to his students (past, present and future), to Ironia and Randolph Township.
My daughter had Mr. Cervona as her teacher this year in third grade. He is an exceptional teacher, always went above and beyond. I could not thank him enough. I only hope our district can figure out what is going on and correct it so that my younger daughter has an opportunity to have him as a teacher too.
Three children taught by Mr. Perer Cervona... my husband and I are well-educated professionals in iur fields and we are well-aware of the qualities necessary to prepare children for a lifetime of learning; Mr. Crrvina teaches the basic foundations for these kids, content and study skills. My girls were not only prepared with the skills for middle school, but also high sxhool and beyond. The girls were taught in a classroom that had rules, respect, relationships, and a sense of acceptance and safety. Keep Peter Cervona in Randolph Schools to provide other Randolph kids the same education , confidence, and self-esteem.
Mr. Cervona goes above and beyond for every single one of his students. I am a senior in high school and I invited him to my graduation; 8 years later and Mr. Cervona still has a very large impact on my life.
One of the best teachers @ IRONIA, bar none. #KeepMrC
My son had Mr. Cervona in 3rd grade and loved him. I did too. Mr. Cervona is a wonderful teacher and it would be a shame to lose him.
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My son Ryan had Mr. C in 3rd grade and he significantly enhanced his reading and math skills. I have 3 children go through the Ironia Elementary school system and Mr. C is ranked in the top 1% within the multitude of teachers that my children have had over the past 15 years. There is absolutely no reason why Mr. C should not continue his exemplary teaching status. If you asked all of Mr. Cervona’s students past and present, one word that would explain their experience in being one of his students, they would all say “inspirational”. “The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” (William Ward)