Though former State Superintendent of California Public Schools, Jack O'Connell, and I differed on many issues. I was surprised at how "in touch" he was with the everyday concerns of teachers and students.This is not something I found politicians readily available to discuss.
And more disturbingly, the CTA, California Teachers Association, did not make themselves available for comment either. How odd. Hm.
Jack O'Connell was a gentleman through and through. I enjoyed every moment of conversation with him ( and believe me, he allowed me to air my grievances for nearly half an hour---this was greatly appreciated).
He was photographed (above, right) with Janelle Bettencourt-Bagley, one of my faithful vastly under-compensated camera operators. I was incredibly impressed when he remembered every detail about her future plans when we left an hour later.
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Dr. Yong Zhao was a contributor to LIKE A SCAPEGOAT ON A PENDULUM. The format of the film did not do justice to this remarkable man's work on behalf of teachers and children.
http://zhaolearning.com/
Yong Zhao, Ph.D Presidential Chair Associate Dean Professor, Department of Educational Methodology, Policy, and Leadership Director, Center for Advanced Technology in Education (CATE) College of Education
