Standing In The Gap For Plainfield Public Schools! View RSS

SERVICE is an honorable charge in a sometimes dishonorable and uncivilized atmosphere. It’s thankless, and tiresome! BUT for the sake of this city's children and their FUTURE -- I shall serve and serve with my whole heart. I shall “Stand in the Gap” until the educational system in this fair city provides for the edification, preparation and self-actualization of each and every student in Plainfield Public Schools.
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Progress With Purpose! 5 Jun 2012 7:15 AM (12 years ago)

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Extra, Extra -- Read All About It! 6 May 2012 5:19 PM (13 years ago)

Click Here For Larger Print ----> PPSD Website

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Having Your Say... 6 May 2012 5:16 PM (13 years ago)

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Tiffany Corbett - A Life Well Lived! 3 May 2012 7:54 AM (13 years ago)

My heart, love and prayers of comfort go out to the Corbett family. I met Mrs. Corbett (affectionately known as Tiff) in the early 80’s and although I never had her as a teacher she was the advisor for my graduating class at Plainfield High School. Her commitment to the students of Plainfield was unyielding! We reconnect many times over the years as she was ALWAYS at our class reunions ready with smiles, laughs, hugs and ooh YES that all too honest advice and opinions.

She was one of the first people to contact me when she heard I was running for the Board of Education. Her support during that time and thereafter was invaluable! She was fierce; an unforgettable force to be reckoned with, but most of all she BELIEVED in the POWER OF EDUCATION and she VALUED EVERY SINGLE STUDENT she came into contact with - whether they were in her class or not.

To Jim, Lindsay and Jeffrey – thank you for sharing her with us! Please know that we LOVED, RESPECTED and CARED for her deeply. Truly BLESSED and HONORED have we been by her presence, persistence and LOVE!

May peace be with you throughout the days, months and years to come, and may your memories carry you.

Fondly,
Renata

Tiffany Corbett - Loved, Admired...

Forever in our Hearts!

 
Mark Spivey of the Courier is putting together a life and career editorial.  Those of you interested in sending a note in memoriam, or share your stories about this phenomenal lady are urged to email him at mspivey@njpressmedia.com or call 908-243-6607

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Another Fine Opportunity For Our Students: Feed Their Minds! 25 Apr 2012 5:41 PM (13 years ago)


















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Plainfield We Need Your Support! 24 Apr 2012 11:17 AM (13 years ago)

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Happy 14th Birthday Milani! 18 Apr 2012 5:19 AM (13 years ago)

Born 14 years ago today, my very own Lovey, Dovey, Wubby, Subby! I am so blessed to have been given such a wonderful young lady to nurture, love and watch grow in God's Grace.


Thank you -- Jehovah -- for blessing me with this awesome privilege and honor.

Happy Birthday Milani Anaise -- and may God grant you many, many more years to come!

I Love YOU - Immensely!

Last Year's 8th Grade Prom

Nikki's Wedding - 2009-2010

NAACP 100th Year Celebration Banquet


Milani - being - MILANI!

T2C Gathering


Strumming her pain - Cedarbrook Elementary School

Love,
Mom

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High "FIVE" 11 Apr 2012 2:14 PM (13 years ago)


I just want to say to ALL the people in the struggle for JUSTICE ~ Thank You! Thank you for fighting the good fight! Thank YOU for proving to the WORLD that non-violent protests are alive and well.  

Just PEOPLE seek JUSTICE!

Truth and Fairness are God-given rights not mankind's prerogative or privilege.  

Persistence, presence and peaceful protest will ALWAYS -- in ALL WAYs -- out shine the doubters, naysayers, pontificators of insecurities, and hate-monger.

We are OVERCOMERssssssssssssssssssssssssssss!


High "FIVE"!

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Overcometh! 29 Mar 2012 3:35 AM (13 years ago)

I have been challenged and silent as I read the various commentaries regarding the Trayvon Martin case over the past week. The non-logical assessments of the facts that have been presented to date speaks to the ability of people to see the truth, but deny it by hiding behind statements like –“I’m waiting on the facts.”

Critical thinking is the ability to weigh probability, historical context, and relevance yet remain open to the discovery of truth based on what is and not get lost in a scope of hope of what is yet to come. It is more than “waiting for all the facts” especially given that historically facts are and have always been manipulated by those in power. We’ve seen this over and over again in these here United States – we only need to look at the tragedy of slavery, the holocaust and the denials thereof to affirm that “facts” in and of itself cannot alter the truth of WHAT IS!

To think peoples’ request for justice, who have historically been denied this convenience would be lambasted and chastised – it’s unconscionable.

Until we acknowledge our biases and prejudices; real, imagined and typically irrational – until we acknowledge where we are in our belief that it is CHARACTER and not Color that determines the authenticity of humanity – we will never move forward into our ONENESS which is the true purpose and measure of a derived human-kind.

Mom and Dad – I want to thank you for not allowing your children to rationalize their fears and experiences in such a way that would inhibit our ability to love each person based on “the person” – not their outer wear – bought or God-given-- not their station, their preferences, their abilities or lack thereof – but purely and simply the person.

One day – We SHALL OVERCOME!

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The Imperative of Justice! 22 Mar 2012 4:43 AM (13 years ago)

Trayvon Martin

 

Injustice anywhere is Injustice EVERYWHERE! (MLK)


Martin Family - I stand with you in prayer that justice prevails.

My heartfelt sympathy to you, and my continued prayers of peace and comfort I extend to you as you triumph through this devastating lost.

The tragedy of this event only serves to highlight how far WE HAVE NOT come! If we are ever going to be ONE NATION under GOD indivisible with liberty and justice for all -- then the outrage should be overwhelming across ALL color lines.

This IS NOT just a BLACK thing -- this is a HUMAN KIND of thing!

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Passing It On... 5 Mar 2012 12:07 PM (13 years ago)

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Where Do We Go From Here... 3 Mar 2012 6:31 AM (13 years ago)

Today marks the beginning of a very exciting book study and lecture series. Plainfield Public School students from grades 9 through 12 will be reading, analyzing and discussing the last book written by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Where Do We Go From Here – Chaos or Community?

This book, even for the adult mind (those of us who already think we know everything) is chock full of historical and relevant facts that stimulate critical thought, a range of emotions, but most importantly provide for an opportunity to engage our youth in meaningful dialog.

I won’t be posting the outcomes from each session; you are more than welcome to join us and see for yourself, but I will post some pull quotes from the reading that ‘sing to my soul’ and bring out poignant revelations. The first of which is as follows:
“Nonviolent direct action will continue to be a significant source of power until it is made irrelevant by the presence of justice.” (King, Jr., 1968)
For More Information Click the IMAGE Below…

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Making It Happen - Through It All! 17 Feb 2012 5:41 AM (13 years ago)






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PPSD - Line-up 12 Feb 2012 5:27 AM (13 years ago)

Monday, February 13th


En Espanol


Wednesday, February 15th

1.  Kick-off of this Black History Celebration
w/Lecture by Larry Hamm: 3:30 PM


For more information


2.  Grand Opening PHS Media Center: 6:30 PM

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A "TRUE" Educational Advocate: No Blame! Ownership and Action! 2 Feb 2012 9:27 AM (13 years ago)



Don't Miss This Awesome Opportunity to Learn How
YOU Can Help Change
the Educational Paradigm of Plainfield Public Schools!!!

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Hope To See YOU There! 26 Jan 2012 11:34 AM (13 years ago)

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For Your Information and Participation... 19 Dec 2011 6:25 AM (13 years ago)

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Important Notices | Save The Dates! 10 Dec 2011 8:40 AM (13 years ago)




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We ARE Listening 8 Dec 2011 1:03 PM (13 years ago)

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Knowledge is POWER! 2 Dec 2011 3:34 AM (13 years ago)

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Hope Eternal! 21 Oct 2011 10:36 AM (13 years ago)

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Check out some Vidie Idie Ooosssss! 16 Oct 2011 2:56 PM (13 years ago)

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(Note: The Young Lady Front and Center Right is 1 of my mentees - Ahniesse Evelyn)


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For other videos of the Male and Female 5k Winners Go To:  http://plainfieldsportsnews.com/

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Oooh What A DAY!!! 16 Oct 2011 2:14 PM (13 years ago)

Yesterday I had the awesome opportunity to work with a team of individuals committed to changing the current perception of the Queen City. Individuals from all sectors of professional disciplines: sales, marketing, medicine, sports, education, accounting, and civics were spearheaded by visionary Darryl Clark to help organize the first ever historic walk/run for our community.

With just over 8 weeks for planning this momentous endeavor, the team pulled together their resources, contacts, expertise and energy. Meeting every Monday and follow-up conference calls on Thursday we keep our noses to the grind stone and on yesterday – in the words of James Brown – we received the BIG Payback making every minute and hour worth the exhaustive effort.

As I remarked to one of the reporters yesterday, my 3 years of service on the Board of Education may not please everyone, but NO ONE will be able to say I sat by and did nothing. I plan to be involved in many more activities such as what was witnessed yesterday during the remainder of my term. It is vitally important that we all take whatever we have, wherever we are, to improve the condition of our city and support and encourage our youth. People coming together for the exclusive benefit of community! It is poetry in motion!

Thank you to the community who came out 191 registered walkers/runners STRONG yesterday! The diversity in persons yet the singleness in purpose were extraordinary!

Let us continue the momentum!

Ciao for now!

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Let's Take A Long Walk... 2 Oct 2011 1:22 PM (13 years ago)


[Click Image to go to ONLINE Registration Site]

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Plugging Away... 1 Oct 2011 8:00 AM (13 years ago)

Good Afternoon Plainfield Community;

It’s been quite awhile since I last penned any substantial information regarding the Board of Education on this blog. Primarily it is because I have been writing the Board Brief which for all intent and purposes serves the same principle – informing the community at large.


As I’m sure you have noticed there has not been a Brief produced for the month of the September. That was purposely done given the various training Board members have undergone in September and will continue through the month of October.

I will be working on a Board Brief that will highlight the CUBE and NJSBA conferences as well as share learning as I dialog with other board members from similar districts with regard to strategic planning, programs for gifted students, community involvement and many other relevant topics. This Brief will be released in the first half of November. In the second half of December, I'll do a year-in-review and prospective review of the 2011-2012 school year.
 
I also plan to introduce the concept of “Before You Run – Navigating through community expectations and legal obligations”. This informational class/training will be for those individuals in the community who have an interest in serving as board of education members. My experience to date substantiates the need, value and benefit of providing potential candidates with an overview of what to expect, what is possible, what is probable and what is unlikely. The goal is to help candidates avoid compromising their position after they are elected. More on that in the coming months…

In the meantime, please take advantage of the following information portals now available on our District website:

 Community Information – this section highlights various events going on in the district. Organization can submit consideration for announcements to the Superintendents’ office. She will reserve the right to post the information based on relevance and support of the District’s goal regarding Community Engagement.

HIB (Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying) Reporting Page – This list the District’s policy as well as personnel serving as point-of-contact specialists.

Additionally Checkout This Week's Featured Initiatives:
Well that is it for now -- gearing up for some Board education and training to better serve this community!

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