http://philhardwickblog.wordpress.com/2008/06/17/50-ways-to-help-people-like-your-school-or-company/ Commentary on economic/community development and more. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:15:31 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 http://philhardwickblog.wordpress.com/2008/06/17/50-ways-to-help-people-like-your-school-or-company/#comment-441 Linda Bickerstaff Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:44:11 +0000 http://philhardwickblog.wordpress.com/?p=82#comment-441 As a retired school secretary, a mom of four and grandmother of four, I love the suggestions made. I have always felt that communication is the key to success in any area of business and especially in education! If a parent is unaware of school policies, changes from year to year, does not feel welcome, or just diconnected in general to their child's school, they will not as a general rule put the extra effort to become a part of their child's education. When the parent takes education as someoneelse's responsibility, the child looses. The school looses when there is a lack of involvement by the parent. Problems cannot be addressed when they are not communicated to the school administration. There is an old adage of "you can't fix what you don't know is broke!" Schools must be open not only to the parents but the community as well. There is a wealth of resources and support in our communities from business men and women and also from retired professionals just waiting to have the door opened to them. I mentioned I am a retired school secretary. I am also now an elected school board member. I do not take education lightly and do not intend to sit back in my "golden years" and take my grandchildren's education for granted. To all you new and experienced parents out there, get involved, use your time and talents to make the most of your child's education. To all school administrators and teachers, while I applaud your dedication and hard work, open the door to your parents and community leaders. You just might get the helping hand you've been needing for yourselves, your students, and your school district. As a retired school secretary, a mom of four and grandmother of four, I love the suggestions made. I have always felt that communication is the key to success in any area of business and especially in education! If a parent is unaware of school policies, changes from year to year, does not feel welcome, or just diconnected in general to their child’s school, they will not as a general rule put the extra effort to become a part of their child’s education. When the parent takes education as someoneelse’s responsibility, the child looses.
The school looses when there is a lack of involvement by the parent. Problems cannot be addressed when they are not communicated to the school administration. There is an old adage of “you can’t fix what you don’t know is broke!”
Schools must be open not only to the parents but the community as well. There is a wealth of resources and support in our communities from business men and women and also from retired professionals just waiting to have the door opened to them.
I mentioned I am a retired school secretary. I am also now an elected school board member. I do not take education lightly and do not intend to sit back in my “golden years” and take my grandchildren’s education for granted. To all you new and experienced parents out there, get involved, use your time and talents to make the most of your child’s education. To all school administrators and teachers, while I applaud your dedication and hard work, open the door to your parents and community leaders. You just might get the helping hand you’ve been needing for yourselves, your students, and your school district.

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