Once again, your exceptional talent and dedication are evident in your writings. However, the response from SLPS leadership was profoundly disappointing and unequivocally fell short of the standards we expect. In the face of immense devastation, amidst the closing of the school year and numerous families displaced it was imperative that empathy, compassion, and respect serve as guiding principles in her actions.
Regrettably, the inadequate communication and apparent lack of understanding highlight an urgent need for extreme caution and introspection within leadership.
What was perhaps most disheartening to witness was Millicent standing amidst the wreckage; debris of family and student homes surrounding her; yet appearing dressed as if attending a routine press conference. This was a lost opportunity to demonstrate true caring and to affirm her role as Superintendent by showing genuine compassion for the community’s suffering that she appears to not have any respect and love for as we do! While many of us were actively on the ground, providing support and assistance, the SLPS leadership's detached demeanor conveyed a concerning disconnect from the gravity of the situation and Millicent's inability to demonstrate empathy and compassion towards our students and community has irrevocably shattered any remaining trust in the leadership.
The fact that graduation ceremonies proceeded amid such devastation, without appropriate acknowledgment or sensitivity, was another stark reminder of the disconnect; likewise of the heavy emphasis on over the top communication for the poorly attended Lit For The Lou as you mentioned.
It is my sincere hope that the Superintendent will engage in deep reflection of this devastation that Mother Nature left behind. An immediate, heartfelt apology to all students, staff, and community members is not only warranted but essential! Showing genuine remorse and a commitment to more empathetic leadership is the minimal standard expected in such times of crisis.
Once again, your exceptional talent and dedication are evident in your writings. However, the response from SLPS leadership was profoundly disappointing and unequivocally fell short of the standards we expect. In the face of immense devastation, amidst the closing of the school year and numerous families displaced it was imperative that empathy, compassion, and respect serve as guiding principles in her actions.
Regrettably, the inadequate communication and apparent lack of understanding highlight an urgent need for extreme caution and introspection within leadership.
What was perhaps most disheartening to witness was Millicent standing amidst the wreckage; debris of family and student homes surrounding her; yet appearing dressed as if attending a routine press conference. This was a lost opportunity to demonstrate true caring and to affirm her role as Superintendent by showing genuine compassion for the community’s suffering that she appears to not have any respect and love for as we do! While many of us were actively on the ground, providing support and assistance, the SLPS leadership's detached demeanor conveyed a concerning disconnect from the gravity of the situation and Millicent's inability to demonstrate empathy and compassion towards our students and community has irrevocably shattered any remaining trust in the leadership.
The fact that graduation ceremonies proceeded amid such devastation, without appropriate acknowledgment or sensitivity, was another stark reminder of the disconnect; likewise of the heavy emphasis on over the top communication for the poorly attended Lit For The Lou as you mentioned.
It is my sincere hope that the Superintendent will engage in deep reflection of this devastation that Mother Nature left behind. An immediate, heartfelt apology to all students, staff, and community members is not only warranted but essential! Showing genuine remorse and a commitment to more empathetic leadership is the minimal standard expected in such times of crisis.