State delegate accuses Wheeling Park High School teacher of pushing critical race theory
[Pritt] He referenced Wheeling Park High School English Teacher Isabella Droginske specifically, saying her use of writings by author Ibram X. Kendi is pushing critical race theory.
“So, I use different media and compare videos and writing specifically relating to race and racism in our country and around the world,” Droginske said. “So, I talked about using Dr. Kendi's book, which is written for teens and has a historical perspective of race and how that compares to representation in literature and media.”
February 8, 2022
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/state-delegate-accuses-wheeling-park-high-school-teacher-of-pushing-critical-race-theory/ar-AATD1L8
Teaching CRT? Conversations about Race in the Classroom
An educator's experience leading race-focused conversations in the classroom
Better Questions, in partnership with Isabella Droginske, will be offering a workshop titled, “Teaching CRT? Conversations about Race in the Classroom” to explore critical race pedagogy, how to encourage honest student conversations on racial equity, and how to mindfully approach your own growth alongside young learners in this area.
During this session, Isabella will share some of the projects and practices she has implemented in her classroom to scaffold conversations and focus necessary attention to discussions of race and gender equity. Her detailed and intentional practices are supported not only by their thorough attention to critical thinking practices but also by how her students have enthusiastically engaged with the materials both classic and contemporary.
Isabella Droginske is a 9th and 12th grade English, Speech, and Theatre teacher at a large public high school in Wheeling, WV.
https://remakelearning.org/opportunity/2021/09/15/teaching-crt-conversations-about-race-in-the-classroom/
Wheeling Park High School's principal is standing up for the teacher whose work was used as an example by one West Virginia legislator wanting more control over what students are being taught.
Republican lawmaker Chris Pritt is the author of the so-called "Anti-Stereotyping Act."
[Principal Meredith Dailer] said using this teacher's class as an example of what should be avoided is in itself a bad example.
[We are not teaching critical race theory here at Wheeling Park High School. We are not pushing kids toward Communist or Marxist thinking.]
[Isabella Droginske], English Teacher, Wheeling Park High School: It's definitely not presented as if there's a right or wrong answer in my classroom ever.
If the ideas they arrive at are about the value of equality, Principal Dailer is unapologetically in favor of it.
February 8, 2022
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/wheeling-park-principal-staunchly-defends-teachers-work/ar-AATCToP
Dailer Named as New Wheeling Park Principal
[Ohio County Schools Superintendent Kimberly Miller] said she couldn’t be more confident in Dailer’s ability to lead the school.
April 14, 2020
https://ledenews.com/dailer-named-as-new-wheeling-park-principal/
[Ohio County Superintendent of Schools Kimberly Miller] put out a statement Monday to say her thoughts and prayers are with the family and the school community:
“The passing of a child is the most difficult of losses, but that is what is being dealt with today at Ritchie Elementary School,” Miller said. “The excellent staff at Ritchie is prepared and committed to providing the appropriate counseling and support to students who may need it following this deeply saddening news. Our condolences go out to the student, the student’s family, friends and loved ones and the entire Ritchie Elementary School community.”
Nearly 30 people across the nation have died this season because of the flu virus, Gamble said.
The virus, he said, is widespread in Ohio County and across the state of West Virginia.
“We have seen an abundance of flu, flu-related illnesses both within the general population, but we’ve also dealt with not so small outbreaks at our large nursing facilities,” he said.
He’s encouraging people to get the flu shot if they haven’t already done so already.
https://wvmetronews.com/2018/01/22/wv-child-dies-from-the-flu/
Koegler said. “I also hope the rest of the community will lean in to make sure Dr. Miller is given every shot at success in this critical role.
[We need (everyone in the community) to trust the leadership of this board] [Trust yourself.]
Superintendent George Krelis sent a letter of recommendation for Kimberly Miller.
https://www.wvpress.org/copydesk/insight/ohio-county-board-names-new-superintendent/