bizSearchJill Barker's comments to the state school board
For years we’ve been blessed with strong academic performance across our schools. Recently, Jill Barker, the principal at Bethel Elementary, was asked to address the State School Board regarding the school’s recognition as a National Title One School of Distinction. While our schools are not perfect, the root of their success is captured in Jill Barker’s comments to the state board. Her comments were:
Many of you probably watched the Super Bowl with the Ravens winning the big game. Most of you too have heard of Michael Oher, the Ravens player depicted in the movie “The Blind Side.” Well, at Bethel Elementary we are feeling a little like Michael Oher. As a National Title I Distinguished School, we have won a “Super Bowl” and like Michael, we have faced many obstacles along the way.
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