Welcome to Philadelphia, Dr. Hite
Notes from the Field
Submitted by Joy of Teaching on September 19, 2012
Dear Dr. Hite,
Welcome to Philadelphia, the Cradle of Liberty! We have some amazing historical sites to see during your stay. Do take advantage of them. In the meantime, we the long-time citizens of this wonderful city would like you to know that we do not trust you! We are sorry about this, but we feel this relationship should start out on an honest footing. We have been kicked and beaten down so many times by the likes of former superintendents, politicians, entrepreneurs, administrators and one another that our immediate reaction to your arrival is wrought with fear and trepidation. And that’s just the honest ones! Corruption runs deep in this city, try to avoid it at all cost. It usually ends badly for us citizens.
Oh, truly we would like to welcome you with open arms and put you on a pedestal. We want to believe all the things that we heard you say at your introduction meetings. Typically Philadelphians are the forgiving types; see
Submitted by Joy of Teaching on September 19, 2012
Dear Dr. Hite,Welcome to Philadelphia, the Cradle of Liberty! We have some amazing historical sites to see during your stay. Do take advantage of them. In the meantime, we the long-time citizens of this wonderful city would like you to know that we do not trust you! We are sorry about this, but we feel this relationship should start out on an honest footing. We have been kicked and beaten down so many times by the likes of former superintendents, politicians, entrepreneurs, administrators and one another that our immediate reaction to your arrival is wrought with fear and trepidation. And that’s just the honest ones! Corruption runs deep in this city, try to avoid it at all cost. It usually ends badly for us citizens.
Oh, truly we would like to welcome you with open arms and put you on a pedestal. We want to believe all the things that we heard you say at your introduction meetings. Typically Philadelphians are the forgiving types; see
