109 Parents Defend Suspended Teacher
Parents of Stephanie Horwitz’s students praise her efforts with their children. Some hint foul at circumstances leading to disciplinary action.
A number of current and former Caruso Middle School parents whose children were taught by Stephanie Horwitz are expressing disappointment at the decision of the Deerfield Public Schools District 109 Board of Education’s Nov. 26 decision to suspend the special education teacher. These parents feel Horwitz was a staunch advocate for their children and a major factor in their academic success overcoming special learning needs. There is also an underlying feeling by some the action is not based solely on her professional merit. Earlier: 109 Acts To Dismiss Tenured Teacher “Stephanie was always about trying to accommodate my daughter,” Lisa Polisner said. Polisner’s child is still a Caruso student. “She was very aware of my daughter’s needs. …
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John Russillo
4:02 pm on Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Let's face it, Dick. Those few of us who regularly attend board meetings and ask questions have been branded troublemakers and malcontents. Our questions are not answered. Our ideas are not considered. And we are the most active parents in the district! When certain people speak at board meetings, the looks on the faces of some of the Board members are priceless....followed by a hasty "anyone … more ›