Monday, May 28, 2012

Seattle Schools Community Forum: Seattle Channel's Discussion on Banda

Seattle Schools Community Forum: Seattle Channel's Discussion on Banda:


Seattle Channel's Discussion on Banda

I participated in a discussion about our new superintendent, Jose Banda, on Seattle Channel's programCity Inside/Out.  

The panel included Chris Eide, ex-TFA teacher (now a sub), Lynne Varner of the Times, and Kim Mustafa, an SPS parent (who I believe is from the south end as that is w-here her children attend school).

Some interesting quotes:

Stephanie Jones of CPPS: "He needs to get to know the many communities in Seattle."

Mariellen Sereno, Independent Citizens Oversight Ctm in Anaheim: "I think he knows what it takes to be looking at that uphill battle and to be looking at those areas that really need attention."

Lynne Varner: He's an extremely good listener.   He reminds me of former Superintendent John Stanford.  Later