This week's grandstander of the week goes to Principal William Kresse of City Honors School. Kresse achieved his goal of getting HIS picture in the paper today by doing one of those idiotic principal stunts we've all come to know and hate. Kresse jumped into the new pool with his suit on (how clever), but of course,not before contacting the local media first. I wonder if he gave them the same heads up a few years back when he was accused of fixing the grades of a former Deputy County Executive's daughter?
In his defense the slipping of rankings maybe because they also host a program for kids with autism. While many are probably smart enough to be at city honors anyway many may not be, but because the school host a program that helps these kids function in school, the ranking falls.
ReplyDeleteReally what they should do is have a double g program as in have it be a program for kids with learning disabilities or whatever disabilities but that are also gifted. half of the kids with Autism, Adhd, dyslexia, etc are also gifted.
that's a great point. in my opinion, hosting a program for kids with autism is a great thing. the people that make those rankings should take that into account and give chs more credit. it makes for a better school. chs is the best school in the city and probably the entire region.
ReplyDeleteAs a recent City Honors graduate, I'd love to tell the public that I've never met a man so eager to get his face in the news. He hasn't done anything, but seems to try to get credit for everything these students and teachers have worked their asses off for.
ReplyDeleteIn all honesty, if you were in charge of such talented students, wouldn't you want to take a little credit?
ReplyDeletePeople who are good at what they do will get credit. They don't have to pull silly publicity stunts to get their picture in the paper. S. Park had a terrific band teacher for years (Parisi). Everyone knew how good he was because the program spoke for itself.
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