The Journey Begins

Thanks for joining me!

Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton

Dear Reader,

Please allow me to explain the purpose of this blog. As a veteran Bibb County teacher I have come to understand parents, family members, community members, and voters are unaware of the reality of what happens in Bibb County Schools.  Schools and school systems use complicated and confusing educational policies, practices, and jargon often. Most of the general public is unaware of what is possible and of what is actually occurring.

Our goal as educators is to meet the needs of our students. This is becoming increasingly difficult for many reasons. Teachers and schools need the support of families and the community if we are ever to make real growth and progress as a school district.  In order to be the necessary support, people need to understand what is going on in the district. The teachers and staff that work directly with the students are the ones who know what occurs every day directly with students.  These are the people who can tell you what is needed.  The further removed from the classroom a Bibb employee becomes the less they are aware of what students actually need. Our local schools are being run by individuals who do not live in Bibb County, have never lived in Bibb County, and have no intention of being a true part of our community.

My goal is to explain what is occurring and what is needed through policies, procedures, practices, and educational data from the schools and district in such a way that it can easily be understood.  Teachers need the support of families and the community. Families need information to fight for what their children need.  Taxpayers deserve to know what is being done with their hard earned money. Voters need to be able to make educated decisions.

Yours truly,

Catherine B.