New Jersey Teachers Use Small Minds Vs. Big Joe | Intercepts

New Jersey Teachers Use Small Minds Vs. Big Joe | Intercepts

New Jersey Teachers Use Small Minds Vs. Big Joe

by Mike Antonucci

Big Joe Henry hosts a fundraiser for the troops

Big Joe Henry is a DJ on New Jersey 101.5 radio, just like radio personalities in every city in the United States, except Big Joe has a bigger heart than most. He collected toys and, dressed as Santa Claus, took them to Louisiana and delivered them to the kids affected by Hurricane Katrina. He raised funds for the families of New Jersey National Guard troops and hosted a welcome home rally when those troops returned from the Middle East last year.
The Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank asked Big Joe to host the Basie Awards, which annually recognizes achievement in the performing arts by high school students in Monmouth County. Big Joe agreed to do it for free.
Some local teachers decided this was an outrage, apparently because other shows on 101.5 feature hosts who support New Jersey Gov. Christie and the Republican agenda. They threatened to boycott/protest the event. Regina McAllen, a music teacher at Howell High School, met with the theater CEO Numa C. Saisselin and