Scammon School Parent / Teacher News Letter

Dear Scammon Teachers and Staff:


It has come to my attention that there are some things being said about me (Glen Presnell) and misleading statements that are being spread around the school. I think it is sad that this is being done without providing me the opportunity to set the record straight, or comment to you all. So I am choosing this medium to set the record straight and I have two ways that you can either communicate your thoughts back to me or an outlet to speak your mind. One is http://tcnu.blogspot.com this is a free forum for everyone’s questions, comments, and concerns. The other is “Facebook Scammon parents against being scammed", again a free forum for people to voice concerns.

Now it has come to my attention that some teachers and staff are under the impression that I want to get them fired. One this could not be further from the truth, I think for the most part you teachers and staff is doing a wonderful job. I have the utmost respect for teachers and have been in contact with your union to insure that you are in fact protected and no more of you good Scammon teachers lose your job. I am fighting for the children at Scammon and the parents, but I am also fighting for you the teachers. I remember a day when the PTA was a wonderful collaboration of us parents and you teachers and that when you were picketing some of us parents were beside you. I will not insult you by saying that I understand what you are going through, or that I understand how you feel. I will say that I AM HERE FOR YOU as well, and that despite what some have said I am your friend in this. I want to work with and help you if I can or leave you alone to do your job if that is what you wish. My issue and my only issue right now are with the Administration and the abuse, lies, intimidations, and so forth. Some of you may not know this but I am a Priest and an Advocate, I am always here for you to talk to and if you wish to make that conversation private I will protect your identity no matter the cost to me.

I want key administrators and some others not even employed by Scammon to be replaced and\or removed from the education of our children. I am sorry if you have been brought into this or misled once again, to try and scare you. I am always available to talk, and am and will always be here for all you teachers. Please feel free to speak to me anytime you wish by e-mailing me at Glenp6911@gmail.com or call me at 773-851-4603 and say you wish to talk about.

My job is to protect our children and the best way I can do that is to communicate with you and to help you if needed to insure that you can help them. I will be at every LSC meeting and Board meeting in the future, so if you wish to talk please feel free to come speak to me then. I will give you my card and contact information so if you are uncomfortable you can contact me later. I will also stay after to speak to anyone who wishes for as long as it takes. I hope we are in this together and that no matter what, you know that I and my family love you teachers and want to help you as well and that is our only goal. My services as an Advocate for parents and children is provided free, strange for someone who is out for the money?

Talk to me and make up your own mind.

I will be trying to get a PTA like organization started so that we can all communicate.

I will protect and fight for you like I would any Child or Parent that needs my help.

I would never betray your trust, if you doubt this then wait till I post the last meeting on the http://tcnu.blogspot.com and facebook, hear the truth for yourself.

Use your hearts and minds and you will know the truth.

And for the last time I do not want any of you teachers fired. You have my word!

At the CPS Board meeting today I met many press and people who want to help us at Scammon so let’s help them back by getting the truth out there. I will make sure you are not retaliated against for telling the truth.

Also when the investigators come around to speak to you this is your one chance to help yourselves and the kids in your care.

God Bless you all and keep you safe.

Your friend and Sincerely,

Glen Presnell
P.S. Please make sure every teacher gets one of these as I do not yet have everyone’s emails.