Dear anyone who tries to curb my rights and my speech, TREAD LIGHTLY! Happy 4th of July! TheFirst Amendment(Amendment I) to the United States Constitutionprohibits the making of any lawrespecting an establishment of religion, impeding thefree exercise of religion, abridging thefreedom of speech, infringing on thefreedom of the press, interfering… Continue reading
Well I’ll tell you that I am very curious to know the background of who is hired for these positions that I was not qualified for. A new teacher right out of college Someone with a Common Branch license and no science or technology experience Only one way to find out…. Continue reading
We continue with charges, from my 3020-a termination, hearing where Arbitrator Felice Busto sustained the specifications including bringing notoriety and ridicule to the DOE. Continue reading
In Part 1 I shared all the charges against me that were dismissed by thearbitrator from my termination hearing. Those did not include the over 25 allegations and investigations against me that were unsubstantiated. Do not mistake investigations with charges. All in all, with investigations and charges, the Department of Education has taken over 50 shots at my career and missed. Thanks TENURE!!
Now for some of the charges that were sustained by Arbitrator Felice Busto. Continue reading
Again, I spoke up on issues of PUBLIC CONCERN and had I not been tenured, I would have been fired. Continue reading
Yes, since school video surveillance is funded through public funds, you can obtain it through FOIL. Continue reading
…”TWEED!” As I start to write this post, I am on the Staten Island Ferry heading to 49-51 Chambers Street. That building is across the street from the Tweed Courthouse, home of DOE central. I still can’t believe they named the building after Boss Tweed, one of the most corrupt… Continue reading
If you do some research on the actual construction of the Tweed Courthouse, you will find that it was actually built on theback of corruption. It was built using funds provided by the corruptWilliam M. “Boss” Tweed, whoseTammany Hallpolitical machinecontrolled the city and state governments at the time.Tweed became one… Continue reading
The DOE FOIL Unit numbers their FOIL requests sequentially. FOIL has been a tremendous help in my fight. It really comes down Knowledge is Power, so Arm Yourself. To learn about FOIL click RESOURCES at the top of this site or our DTOE.org. Continue reading
I haven’t blogged much in the last three weeks since my decision came in and I was returned to the front of theclassroom. It’s a big change to go from 6 hrs and 50 minutes a day of thinking to only 45 minutes for lunch. This week I am at… Continue reading
Two weeks ago I posted this:BREAKING: Edu Snowden @NYCSchools Secret Informant Then I got sidetracked with proposed UFT contract and my arbitration winDOE vs Portelos Termination Verdict Is In 826 Days After They Took Aim to Fire. It turns out though that I was not the only one to have… Continue reading
I was going to write about my return to the classroom sooner, but didn’t have time. It’s not like I’m sitting around all day. Continue reading
If you are reading this, then you should have read theprevious post on the decision. DOE vs Portelos Termination Verdict Is In 826 Days After They Took Aim to Fire. The DOE and UFT have been stating that they are attempting to reduce and eradicate the infamous ATR pool. You… Continue reading
I want to say that I write this with overwhelming glee. I want to say that I write this while in a state of euphoria and with a Kool-Aid smile, but unfortunately I cannot. Continue reading
This really is turning to be more like a John Grisham novel. I can’t wait to see the movie. (Francesco Portelos played by Denzel Washington) I come home to find a thick envelope in my mailbox. No return address and my name handwritten in big letters and misspelled. “This… Continue reading
Lately, I have been so busy with so many tasks and personal things that it has been tough to find time andreally sit and write good posts. We have been working on DTOE.org more and really mobilizing other educators. Think of Protectportelos.org as a book on BBQ Steak. You shouldn’t… Continue reading
Today, at 2:22 PM, will be exactly two years since I taught a class. Why You tell me. Continue reading
This post is dedicated to another young teacher who was discontinued TODAY, under the Faria administration, for daring to question why students weren’t receiving proper services. Continue reading
I wish I was making this up. More lemons….more lemonade. I was called to the DOE’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI). I was called in as a witness to something. When I returned to my reassignment location, I was handed an envelope by my supervisor. “A man came looking for… Continue reading
Continuing with what appears to be a successful weekly program here at EducatorFightsBack.org… Donors Choose-Day Every Tuesday. (Except last week due to vacation mode) We have had projects fully funded since Istarted this segment. Thank you generous donors! From Ms. Price: Many of our students have spent their entire lives… Continue reading
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