The Battle for Indiana Public Education stands in support of these students that are fighting to bring their principal back to Shortridge High School. Brandon Cosby is a powerful educator trying to do something in a beleagured district and he's inspired his students to the degree that they've sent this email looking for support from the broader community.
Subject: Shortridge Needs Your Help!
The students at Shortridge need your help! We know you can help us with this. We also know you have alot of influence among community leaders and we need as many supporters as possible!
Our Principal Mr. Brandon Cosby was suspended pending an investigation regarding allegations of "insubordinance". This insubordinance stems from Mr. Cosby's desire to prove that Shortridge students are much more than a test score. Amidst much negative media concerning the failings of IPS as a whole, Mr. Cosby fought continually to make Shortridge a safe and inspiring learning environment, to foster connections with families, students, and the community. He is responsible for transforming Shortridge into what it is today. In order for Shortridge to continue to be set apart from other IPS schools, we need Mr. Cosby as our leader. Please let your support for our wonderful principal be known.
*These are the most important numbers to call. The point of this is to flood the phone lines with inquiries about what is going on. Please be respectful and ask questions such as “Why is Mr. Cosby suspended?” “When will he be returning to work?” rather than being accusatory or defensive. Keep asking questions and don’t accept quick answers. Call as many of these numbers as possible, as many times as you can, on Monday and Tuesday.
Phone numbers to call Monday, November 7, 2011
Shortridge Main Line: 226-2810
*Lori Elliott (vice principal) 226-2816
*Jim Larkin (vice principal) 226-2818
Department of Secondary Education:
Nicole Haywood (secretary to Jackie Greenwood) 226-3875
*Jackie Greenwood (direct supervisor of Mr. Cosby) 226-4541
*Willie Giles (Deputy Superintendant) 226-4545
*Li-Yen Johnson (Associate Superintendant) 226-3128
*Dr. White (Superintendant’s Office; Sandra Ginder secretary) 226-4411
*Administrative Assistant to the School Board 226-4418
IPS switchboard 226-4000
IPS Human Resources 226-4150
We need as many people as possible to call in tomorrow, because we know that there is strength in numbers. So if you could foreword this to people who will support us.
You can also show your support of Mr. Cosby by "liking" our Facebook Page Dedicated to our support to reinstate Mr. Cosby:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Save-our-Principal-NO-Cosby-NO-Shortridge/289399771090579
Thanks in advance for your support of our efforts.
