Posted by Teacher4U (anonymous) on February 12, 2010 at 10:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

As a teacher who worked under Ms. Chamblee, I am appalled by this article. She does not shy away from addressing teacher irresponsibility or ineffectiveness because Ms. Chamblee is a professional who works toward the best interest of her students, a trait that resulted in last year's increased test scores. As a former journalist, I suggest that the Daily Herald at least attempt to write an unbiased article by checking into the background of those teachers who have lodged complaints against Ms. Chamblee.

Posted by nctchr29 (anonymous) on February 12, 2010 at 11:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Kudos to those willing to stand up for what is right. Chamblee has been an unsociable, bully for several years. You want an unbiased article? Look at how many teachers Chamblee has had moved during her time at East, the numbers will shock you. She is a disgrace to the field of education and I would support any group who works toward removing her from her position.

Posted by teach4kids (anonymous) on February 13, 2010 at 9:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Nctchr29--Yes, I would still like an unbiased article. Why is it that in two different articles now, there have been no more than three people who were actually interviewed and quoted? Sure, they have hinted at other unrest, but I have seen no proof of that. There has been absolutely NO attempt to dig into the pasts of these sources to give an unbiased view of who these people are. Moreover, the the "journalist" VanDerBroek does not seem to have even attempted to contact anyone who might defend Ms. Chamblee and the school administration. She keeps saying that Dr. Bracy has been unavailable for contact, but the person she should be talking to is Ms. Chamblee herself. Why hasn't she tried to talk to the person being attacked? Perhaps it is because the author herself is promoting the attack. I am extremely disappointed in the News Herald for printing this farce of a news article.

Posted by nccounselor (anonymous) on February 13, 2010 at 9:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)

As a professional in the State of North Carolina, I feel that when issues arise such as this one, the principal should be investigated. To the teacher who is "appalled" perhaps he/she is one of the principal's followers. Getting high test scores is a team effort, but if you use common sense, the students take the test. Teachers and parents put their all into preparing the students. Did she increase scores last year by changing answers? What are you saying? Go figure!

Posted by justice10 (anonymous) on February 13, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Northampton County Schools has signed statements of more than 3 people. Some are anticipating personal lawsuits. Some of the people accussing the principal of harassment has no past; they were first year teachers who stood up to her and disagreed with some of the things she said. The past SIMS Data Manager was a good worker and look what she did to her, and countless others were good workers. I would like to see you have to stand up to her one time and see where you will land. Maybe you Nctchr29 is part of her team who supports the harassment. Rest assure there a many people who has proof of her wrong doings an unethical practices. The News Herald did not print any other letters as yet, but one letter talks about how she taught students and another got the credit. Be truthful now!

Posted by justice10 (anonymous) on February 13, 2010 at 10:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I was so upset and typing so fast that I made errors. Northampton County Schools have signed statements. Some of the people accussing the principal of harassment have no past. There are many people who have proof of her wrong doings and unethical practices. The comment was directed to teacher4u and teach4kids not the supporter Nctchr29. Lies upset me so much, but I know how to write. You got the message I was sending even with the errors.

Posted by WillieLynchSyndrome1712 (anonymous) on February 13, 2010 at 11:53 a.m. (Suggest removal)

If we really look at all the facts this principal at Northampton High School-East controls that school by intimidation. This so called principal at NCHS-East, who has worked at several different schools in Northampton County, has a terrible record of harassing behavior towards her staff and students, which has created a hostile work environment. This principal will have to learn how to deal with people from a concerned point of view instead of a control, i will fire "your ass" if you have an opinion and you do it my way point of view. Someone at NCHS-East will have to stand up for what is right because no one is exculed from this womans wrath. The staff that are standing up for this principal should check their morals and values about education and how people should be treated in the workplace. Northampton County Schools Superintendent seems to have no answer for NCHS-East principals behavior. This principal has no fear of the School Board or the Superintendent, it seems that she has some sort of control over all of them. This issue is not about how many letters or statements that have been collected, because no one should be harassed, embarrassed, or have to work in a hostile environment. This issue is about professional treatment in the workplace. This principal talks to parents and staff anyway she feels and seems to have some sort of lie or justification for her actions and Northampton County School Board and the Superintendent believes this mess and brushes it under the rug as always. Working for Northampton County Schools should not be a punishing experience but a positive expereince that would motivate a person to stay in the county and not look in other school districts for work. Each day that goes by is a slap in the face for the people who had to deal with this principals negative behavior, and shows how supportive the School Board and the Superintendent are for the staff of Northampton County Schools.

Posted by nctchr29 (anonymous) on February 13, 2010 at 12:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I would love to hear what Chamblee has to say. I also went to the assistant superintendent and superintendent when I had my unfortunate experiences with her and I was told I could not come within 500 feet of the school where my children were in attendance. Now that my child who was bullied in the 4th grade will be in the 9th grade next year, I have decided to remove all three of my children from Northampton County Schools. There are always two sides to every story, but it seems more and more people are coming forward to support the fact that she is in the wrong. As an employee of Northampton County Schools I am, as willielynchsyndrome has implied, looking in other counties for work, as I no longer am in support of Northampton County Schools. I think this should go beyond just looking at one principal, and start investigating the school system as a whole. One administrator cannot destroy a school system, however, when she has the support of the "top dogs" then it is a problem. Keep up the fight, and do what is in the best interest of the children, not the administration.

Posted by nccounselor (anonymous) on February 13, 2010 at 1:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

One person being harassed or mistreated in any form or fashion is "too many." Teach4kids, why do you need names? Teach4kids and Teacher4U please don't look at the relationship that you may have with this principal, but listen to what others are saying about this person. The evidence is not for you (teach4kids) but for those who have to actually investigate the matter. If you are a former journalist (Teach4U) then you should understand that everything will not be shared in the newspaper. Did you read the paper where it stated that some people did not want to give their names at this time, but will come forward if subpoenaed? Some people do not want their names in the paper. Would you want justice if you had been harassed? Would you necessarily want your name in the paper? Maybe or maybe not. As an educator (teach4kids and Teacher4u), say for example a child comes to you and state that they are being abused by a particular person, would you take them seriously or would you ignore their plea for help? You don't need proof at that point and you definitely don't want to act as if it never occured. Maybe you do not really know this principal like you think. Perhaps, she treated you well but what about all the others? Why do people constantly blame the victims for being "victims." If you truly think so highly of her, please pray for her, pray that she will stop mistreating people and become a better person overall. We will all pray for both of you teach4kids and Teacher4U because after reading the articles, if you still don't see that there is a problem, you had the "wool pulled over your eyes" at some point during your contact with this principal. I also pray that Teacher4U and teach4kids are not currently employed as educators because if you support harassment, then maybe we she look at your background. Like we tell the kids, "reading is essential", and also don't forget that "ignorance is bliss." Perhaps, you should read the articles again. It states that the victims have letters that were submitted to the Board. If you are not on the board, then you will not see the letters. When you are making excuses for this principal, remember that "Excuses are tools of incompetence."

Posted by starslawstock (anonymous) on February 13, 2010 at 1:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

A public thank you to our local newspaper for reporting on what is happening in our local school sysytem. People with degrees and titles believe they can push people around and feel know damage will come to them. Their ego has reached a plato that commands they are it and the voice for all. They feel they are right and the absolute power for a season. But, it looks like, some people have left the cave of fear and have gone public. And have exposed a bad apple that has gone on for too long with a ego that needed to be challenged and put back on earth with the rest of us. The cover up by our school sysytem for one ego power hungry person is very damaging to our childern that are OUR Further. Its team work and common sense that will prevail in the further, not your decorated degree and tiles that will bring complete harmony and success for our childern. We are there for the childern not our personal ego enlargement.

Posted by nccounselor (anonymous) on February 13, 2010 at 1:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Sorry about the error in the 6th sentence from the end of the comment. It should state that (maybe we should look at your background!)

Posted by peducator (anonymous) on February 13, 2010 at 4:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I pray for those who have been harassed by this principal. I have seen her in action and just hope that the truth will come out soon. Stop defending her and talk to the people who have been harassed, hear them out and then you will be shocked!!!!

Posted by scotty39 (anonymous) on February 13, 2010 at 11:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Well, the Sims/Data manager was nasty and had her picks. She felt that she was superior and no one could tell her anything.

Posted by justice10 (anonymous) on February 14, 2010 at 12:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)

scotty39 when you say nasty, you must be talking about the present data manager. It is no way you are saying anything negative about the data manager who was there for so many years. She did her job and did not get involved in the office clicks. The secretary who was moved into a new position this school year was the one who told the data manager that the principal was talking about a teacher dating a student. I wonder what the principal would say if she knew what her so call friends and supporters were saying about her?

Posted by education4dummies (anonymous) on February 14, 2010 at 10:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)

First of all, the real issues here are the accusations that are being leveled against the principal of NCHS-East. The people who are victims in this situation are not on trial. There is no valid reason why we are discussing the former or present SIMS/Data Manager on this post. There are countless "victims" in this matter and if we're not going to discuss all of them, then don't speak on just one. There are very good reasons why people don't want their names in the paper. They prefer to handle their grievances in the proper forum - board of education meeting or in court . A lot of people are trying this case in public forums and don't even have 1/10th of the facts. The truth will come out and everyone will know it. In the meantime, if we must comment, please stick to this issue and not victimize again the people who are considered victims in this situation.

Posted by nccounselor (anonymous) on February 14, 2010 at 2:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I want to address the comment made by education4dummies. As a counselor, I understand that people use this forum as a way to release the anger that they are feeling. Many of them have not been allowed to speak up. Their concerns have been pushed aside. You stated that the victims are not "on trial," well they sure feel that they have been on trial. Not sure whether or not you are a victim, but I can tell you that I am a spouse of a victim and these victims have been accused as thou they are on trial. Perhaps if this bothers you maybe you should not read the postings. None of the people posting have to discuss more than one victim, perhaps the victims that they have discussed affect them personally. Did you think of that? If we choose to defend one, two, three or four that is our right. There is no proper forum for the victims at this point until they decide if they want to take this to court. Most of them have gone to the Board of Education for help to follow protocol. This helps many of the victims and is actually a step towards closure for some of them. I pray for all the victims and await justice.

Posted by oldteacher (anonymous) on February 14, 2010 at 3:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Some of those people commenting are showing that they probably had ineffective teachers like the ones Ms. Chamblee was apparently courageous enough to remove from her staff. The spelling is atrocious and some of the writing isn't anything that would pass a state writing test. Before they start throwing mud at a principal for doing her job, they should clean up their own lack of communication skills. Unfortunately, many "little" people who squawk the loudest about those in authority doing their jobs are often the most ignorant. Point one, quality is important in work, not quantity. Point two, some teachers don't use good teaching practices in their classrooms, but they are often the first to become resentful and angry if their principal reprimands them and attempts to improve the quality of their teaching. A good principal must weed them from his or her staff or students' learning will suffer. Students do not learn from incompetent and ineffective teachers; instead, they learn to accept poor performance and poor writing skills such as we see exhibited on this page. It's very easy for parents to accept the untrue tales from their children of how they've been mistreated at school, when it's often the students who attempt to ruin the classroom learning environment with their disruptive behavior. It often appears that's because they haven't been taught how to behave like civilized people at home. Whatever the reason, a good principal must follow disciplinary rules and try to stop such disruptive behavior, or bad things can happen, such as low test scores, frequent fights, children afraid to go to school because the mean, bully children are running it. ( I know these are long sentences, but if some of you complainers about Ms. Chamblee read slowly, you will understand them. ) People of Northampton County should be grateful Ms. Chamblee is the principal, even you disgruntled people who are trying to ruin her career. If she stays, she may even be able to help change the the behavior and attitudes of students who hate school and work hard so no one else can enjoy learning or teaching.

Posted by nccounselor (anonymous) on February 14, 2010 at 5:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Oldteacher if you are an educator yourself, you know that some of the best students, teachers, principals, doctors, lawyers, professors, etc. spell words incorrectly or make grammatical errors. Mispellings and other errors will occur when writing, typing or in verbal language. Even when adults are completing papers to obtain a higher degree, errors are found by professors. We all make errors, I know that I make them from time to time. The main focus here is with administration, not how many errors you can find on this page. Wow! This is why we have so many students with low self-esteem who become adults with low self esteem, because they are knocked down by teachers like you. We are talking about harassment and mistreatment towards teachers, parents and students. What are you talking about oldteacher?

Posted by education4dummies (anonymous) on February 14, 2010 at 5:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

To nccounselor, you obviously missed the point. There are numerous victims in this situation - all of which deserve to be vindicated. However, when one person started commenting on a particular person, it wasn't long before someone else posted something negative about them. That person is a victim who does not deserve to be further victimized by public opinion. That person is not the one that the group is seeking action against. My comment was protection for that person, and if that person was your spouse, it would have been for your spouse. As you stated, the main focus is administration, not the victims.

Posted by peducator (anonymous) on February 14, 2010 at 5:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Victims need to focus more on how accurate the accusations are, not necessarily their spelling or grammar. All victims don't hold a degree, not even a high school diploma, but does that mean that they cannot be victims? So are you saying "oldteacher" that if a person cannot spell then they should keep their mouth shut and avoid speaking up or fight for what is right? Are you saying that only people who are perfect in spelling, grammar, speech, etc. should speak out? We are not taking a state writing test, nor are we taking benchmarks, we are posting our comments.

Posted by justice10 (anonymous) on February 14, 2010 at 5:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

oldteacher, you may find a few ineffective teachers in one school, anyone could agree with that. But listen, there is no way under God's Sun that all the many teachers and staff relieved of their duties or harassed by Chamblee are ineffective. The ineffective culprit is the principal. The children's scores are elevated because of the teachers, parents and students, not the principal. The first thing most administrators do when they see an increase in test scores is praise the principal. So many do not care if the principal is cruel to the staff and students; all they see are test scores. If you are so interested and so smart, oldteacher, then take a giant step and engage in some research. Check the statistics and look very closly at the high turnover rate of staff at East. The bullying or disruptive behavior is being orchestrated by the principal. Evidently you are not as alert as you claim to be, if you don't understand what harassment is. This forum is similar to email. When people are emailing, they fail to check for spelling, grammar or punctuations. If you know anything about impulse writing, you would know that sometimes people use slang words and abbreviations. The writing skills are not the problem, oldteacher. The problem from the beginning is Ms. Chamblee and the problem in the end is Ms. Chamblee. She has created a hostile environment by substantially interfering with students' educational performance and employees' work performance. You must be a true follower of Chamblee and her offensive ways, if you believe that harassment is normal and okay. Yes, quality is important and fairness is essential also. I truly hope and pray that you are not working with any of our children. I will pray for you and hope that you will one day understand that a principal who lies on others and engage in harassing behavior, is a bad influence on the lives of our precious students. Chamblee is ruining her own career, she needs help and you as a supporter can not help her if you continue to uphold her in her wrong doing. "The proof is in the pudding"

Posted by nccounselor (anonymous) on February 14, 2010 at 5:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I understand fully education4dummies, and yes we need to focus on the culprit.

Posted by starslawstock (anonymous) on February 14, 2010 at 6:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The bottom line on all the comments is that now our beloved or hated principal will face the music for her ego (overloaded mouth) actions.

Posted by just_thinking (anonymous) on February 15, 2010 at 10:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)

HOW ARE THE CHILDREN? This profound question was asked by one of the greatest, most outstanding, most qualified, most professional, most intelligent, most charismatic Superintendents I have encountered in this local region. Unfortunately, her reign was not long, as she was dismissed and replaced by chaos, confusion, cunning craftiness. She was the first African American female Superintendent in a particular school system that had just undergone a tremendous amount of moral, ethical and financial scrutiny. She entered into a system that had been highly divided, where teacher and student morale had reached an all time low. Without regard to personal gains, she accepted the position with great passion for progress and even greater enthusiasm for excellence. This sharp, bold, black woman stepped onto the scene, looked past the bickering and backbiting, sifted through the truths and untruths, tunneled through the tension, took no initial sides, but focused on the prize and posed the most timely question one in her position could muster...HOW ARE THE CHILDREN?

Northampton County, I have been reading your comments about the events in your school system and my heart goes out to you. I know what it is like to be in a leadership position and have to make some tough decisions and make changes that alter the norms that people have been accustomed to for so long. I also know what it is like to be mistreated at the professional level and feel as though your concerns are not being heard. With life, comes conflicts. That is a given. How we choose to resolve those conflicts can help the situation, but hurt the cause. I pray that God will guide you all through this and that those who are fautless will come out victorious in the end.

By the way, I hope to hear you say, ALL THE CHILDREN ARE WELL.

Posted by future_principal (anonymous) on February 15, 2010 at 12:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)

When I first read this article I said I was going to mind my own business. As a current assistant principal in a surrounding county, I must say that it deeply distrubs me to see hear how a fellow administrator is behaving. I sincerely hope that the allegations are not true because someone that behaves as such should be punished. I have one question that is burning to be answered. Why haven't Ms. Chamblee been suspended, pending the outcome of the investigation done by administration officials of Northampton County Schools? It seems that the Dr. Bracy and the Board of Education are both ok with this type of ludacris behavior. I will be a principal this fall and must say that I'm extremely proud to say so because I will show my staff the proper way an administrator should behave. The one part of this article that appaled me the most was the statement made by Ms. Harris-Muhammed that Ms. Chamblee had the custodian to come and observe her teaching. That is outrageous and there is no excuse for those actions. If you want to observe her then as the Principal you should have done that yourself. We must realize that the children of Northampton County Schools are the main priority right now, and at the end of the day they are the ones that are going to suffer.

Posted by werinconway (anonymous) on February 15, 2010 at 3:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

As someone who has never had a child, I have often kept my mouth closed over school matters because I felt I had no reason to; although I do love children and believe all children have the right to a quality education. But this situation is just crazy. It is not just one person making this accusation, it's many. I'm sure all of us understand why someone would not want their name listed in the article, for fear of retribution, I know I would.

Is this the type of person running one of our schools? I moved to this county from annother county with an award-winning school system. I have always heard negative things about the Northampton County school system, so much so that I figured if I did have a child, I would find a way for them to go to private school...which now seems like a ludicrous idea too.

Something has to change...from the Superintendent to the school board. Why would they overlook something like this?...why are they scared of her?...what are they afraid of losing? Ms. Chamblee should be ashamed and so should others in the admin bldg in Jackson.

Oh, oldteacher, your comment would have had more merit to me if you didn't purposely put down others. You don't want people talking about Ms. Chamblee in a bad way, yet you did the same thing. "( I know these are long sentences, but if some of you complainers about Ms. Chamblee read slowly, you will understand them. )". How insulting do you think you need to be?...yet you are an old teacher yourself.

God help the children and us.

Posted by ron69smith (anonymous) on February 15, 2010 at 4:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I appreciate the paper and its writers for being on the side of the people. The same group of people airing their concerns to the paper went to Dr. Bracy, the school board, and others before going to the paper.... but they were not heard the first time. There is a system or bias going on in the district and has been going on for years. The School board and superintendents have looked out for their favorites, to the detriment of the students and the majority. Good test scores come from good teachers … not tyrant principals. I ask the citizens of Northampton County to join me, and let’s for once and for all – clean up this mess by voting the Board Members out. There are board members who have been up there for years…. For years they have looked out for relatives, friends and girlfriends.. which is the case for Ms. Chamblee. They have allowed this nonsense to go on for far too long. Dr. Bracy doesn't know what he is doing either. He was hired by the same people who have allowed Chamblee to yell, belittle and disrespect employees. If you change the leadership.... we can all sing with Sam Cooke ... "It's been a long time coming... but I know a change is going to come".

Posted by justice_4all23 (anonymous) on February 15, 2010 at 4:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)

As I read through each and every comment posted, im asking myself over and over. Where is Ms. Chamblee in all of this? If I were being scrutinized, I would give my side and give it QUICK!! Just as others have mentioned, I have heard of the horror stories about this NCHS-East Principal!! Yes horror stories!!! I think that it’s immoral for another human-being to treat another so disrespectfully!! Knowing that she has tormented her staff to the point where they have to seek medical attention is down right appalling!!! I only pray that justice will be served and to the one’s who feel that the system failed them, come out victorious!!! I have narrowed this woman down -having ODD: Oppositional Defiant Disorder. Which is a diagnosed condition of negativistic, hostile and defiant behavior that includes symptoms of low frustration tolerance, argumentativeness, defiance, noncompliance, oppositionality, provocation, blaming, spitefulness, irritability, resentment, anger or vindictiveness. Did I forget anything else??? On behave of all of humanity, I would like to say sorry to the staff that has endure this mess from Ms. Chamblee…its apparent that she isn’t.

Posted by nccounselor (anonymous) on February 15, 2010 at 6:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The big question is, why why why is the principal still walking the halls of NCHS-East????? Why do children and respected educators have to suffer from her foolishness? Why is she allowed to do what she wants to in a county where WE PAY TAXES????? We need to hear something soon from the Northampton County Board of Education on this matter. Do we need to pull our children out of the schools here and place them in a private school, GCP, KIPP Pride, the Early College or perhaps homeschool? We will join you ron69smith to get the bad seeds out!

Posted by bronxvirgo (anonymous) on February 15, 2010 at 7:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

It will all come out in the wash. Ms. Chamblee was sent to East after the district removed another person from the position mid-year. Do you think the district would have removed one person and put another there that they felt would make the situation worst? No they moved a person there that they felt confident could turn the school around which is what has happened. Just know that there are far more students, parents and staff supportive of this principal than those who are against her. My child came home and said that the children were upset that the people writing the articles were trying to get rid of a principal that they knew cared about them and their learning. Can we see how this is affecting our students? I will be glad when this is all over though because I want my child to focus on schoolwork and not adult vendettas.

Posted by sillyme (anonymous) on February 15, 2010 at 8:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Bronxvirgo, if you think that is how Ms. Chamblee came to power in this county, you are sadly mistaken.

Posted by easeinit (anonymous) on February 15, 2010 at 10:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)

when two elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers

Posted by Enough (anonymous) on February 16, 2010 at 8:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Oldteacher: How many careers has Ms. Chamblee ruined? How can she help change children's behaviors when her behavior is questionable?

Posted by thetruth2 (anonymous) on February 16, 2010 at 11:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)

This is directed to Oldteacher: How do you determine if a teacher is ineffective or not? Do you think you are or were an effective teacher? Teaching requires a lot more than correcting grammatical errors or writing a “Grade A” paper. You remind me of the teachers that use to sit around in the teacher’s lounge and call the students “dumb.” I have been in schools where students were viewed as numbers (1’s, 2’s, 3’s, and 4’s) rather than individuals. I have seen veteran teachers place low scoring students out of their EOC classes due to previous low test scores. Furthermore, the new teachers were stuck with a class full of low scoring students with little support from the administrators.

I know you think you should support Ms. Chamblee…maybe she has been a great influence on you…good for you. However, she has tainted the lives and careers of many.

Fellow educators and citizens, I am deeply appalled and greatly concerned about the leadership skills of Ms. Chamblee. Most of you may think that these stories are fabricated by disgruntle former employees, but I beg to differ. Ms. Chamblee is a tyrant who picks on people that she feels is substandard, but in actuality, she is the individual who exhibits shoddy behaviors. I feel that she lacks the skills it takes to be an effective leader. She has broken the “spirits” of many new teachers. After working with her, some new teachers have made the decision to never teach again. She has many supporters— in and out of the school—who supports her bad temperament towards others, and I think that is a poor quality for professionals. Her “in-school” supporters are also her informants; these informants create tittle-tattle throughout the school. Instead of Ms. Chamblee dismissing such behavior, she supports it. Nevertheless, when she engages in the tittle-tattle, she turns it into personal issues.
The next time Northampton County Schools hire a new administrator, maybe they should offer “Effective Leadership” workshops. Here is a list of subtopics for your workshops:
• An effective leader carries the role of inspiring the followers.
• In order to be an effective leader, he/she must have the following attributes: skills, ethics, a good temperament, and motivation.
• A great leader knows how to handle their own and their follower’s emotions.
• Great leaders discover their follower’s passion and inspire them to become the best that they can be.

Posted by Enough (anonymous) on February 16, 2010 at 12:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I think "Oldteacher" is probably an alias for "Currentprincipal".

Posted by justice10 (anonymous) on February 16, 2010 at 3:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I surely hope the superintendent is reading the comments. It is clear that so many people recognize the beast in Ms. Chamblee. It will take some time to deactivate the influence that Ms. Chamblee has had on her supporters. She has brain washed so many of them. But, there may be some hope for the female counselor working there now. I just learned that she supported one of the workers in the past who Ms. Chamblee gave so much work to. She boldly said that she would do most of the work because it was just to much, while the other person was doing nothing but carrying news. Hats off to the female couselor. Maybe your deactivation will not be so hard. I feel sorry for the employees out there now who are afraid to talk to anyone who Chamblee is against. Maybe God will step in and show these workers the light. I have also learned that there are many students being harassed by Chamblee and so many who believe that she is not the right person to be their leader. It is all about the children, at least that is how it is suppose to be. We can not have anyone putting our children down and messing with their self esteem. So, to bronxvirgo, if you are for real, I do not know who you have been talking to, because there are some disppointed students in their leader. How would you feel if your precious children were being harassed? I am sure that there are some children like their parents who are supporting Chamblee, because she has them under her wings and she is pulling the strings. Wake up bronxvirgo and face the truth or go somewhere and take a back seat with all the other satan supporters. Your friend turned her back on her so called supporters before, so you just grin out of the wrong side of your mouth or talk to the wrong person and you will see that character swing from tree to tree. All this is sad but true. As ron69smith stated, we must clean up the mess by voting the board out. I quarantee you if we clean up the board, Chamblee will be gone also.

Posted by AS2010 (anonymous) on February 16, 2010 at 4:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)

“Unethical” “Disgrace” “Bullying” “Beast” “Satan”

Hitler, Charles Manson, "The Antichrist" or.... HS Principal, you make the call.

Seriously, I don't know the woman; but I would like to meet the person responsible for single handedly shattering the dreams of professional adults and destroying the lives of so many meticulously reared children.

Posted by Murlo (anonymous) on February 16, 2010 at 6:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I am a Chamblee supporter. I am a current employee under Chamblee. I must say without hesitation. She is a great leader. One writer said the scores are a reflection of the teachers not the principal. That is not totally true. It takes a true leader to motivate the teachers. (yes teachers need motivating to do what they are being paid to do) She makes us want to do our best. She supports us in the classroom. She announces daily "teachers do not let anything keep you from teaching". When she makes that announcement, it lets the student see that we are in unisom. They hear it straight from the head, that we do not have to tolerate disruptive behavior in our classroom. That set a wonderful tone in our classrooms. She does little things for the students that most over look. (snack time, pep rally, tutorials, etc. Whenever the students are involed in activities, she is present showing her support. Harassment and Chamblee are not two words I would put together. In an idea world, everyone gets along. As you know this is not an idea world. Some people do not get along with each other. If you were to poll the vast majority on the issue. Chamblee will shine. If you have ever been in an administrators shoes, sometimes, you can not hold staff members hand, you can not say sugar doll, you can not continue to repeat the rules. At some point you have to display your authority. The very first time you do that, you have made an enemy. That enemy gets the ball rolling. Look at how the school has turned around under her leadership. If she was to leave at this point, the students will suffer. She is doing exactly what needs to be done to keep the school safe. Since all of this foolishness have been going on, the students have started to act out. They have a superior aire about them. They fell as if our leader is declining. That is because of all the negativity. That is the last thing we need at this point. (and you say Chamblee is hard core) She would never do anything to stop the learning process of the children. Northampton East needs an intelligent, forceful, caring, advocate. Northampton East needs Chamblee. The county can not afford anything less. If her shoes were filled with another principal, the principal would walk on egg shells. He/she would be afraid to discipline the students and staff. Chamblee is not afraid to do her job. Students are just that students, they do not know what's best for them. That is why we are her. We are their advocates. They may view Chamblee as harsh, but again they are growing into wisdom. The decision should come from seasoned administrators. Administrators with the knowledge of what it takes to run any organization. Harassment! I often comment on how "homey" I feel there. Chamblee does not stand over your shoulder. She allows you to learn from your mistakes, BEFORE she steps in. She constantly ask DO YOU NEED ANYTHING.

Posted by Murlo (anonymous) on February 16, 2010 at 6:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I would bet my life, that if anyone could not get along with Chamblee, they have a track record of being trouble makers, slackers, non-professionals etc. behind them. Just because you have the years of experience, does not mean you have what it takes to work with our students in Northampton Co. We have to reach them in non-standard ways. What might work in Bertie, may not work for us. Chamblee has this gift of knowing what is best for East. Please trust her..I do. (excuse any grammatical errors I am emotional)

Posted by officer07 (anonymous) on February 16, 2010 at 8 p.m. (Suggest removal)

You know we all have said a lot and we have read a lot. The truth is that Chamblee has done wrong and she is accused of a lot of bad things. I could care less what her supporter are saying, they are advocates for harassment. My question is, why is she still at Northampton East? If she is under investigation, then send her home until the investigation is settled. The Superintendent was quick to put others on suspension on the word of Chamblee, so he should do the same on the word of the victims. Dr. Bracy, I am surprised at you, you should know better to stand behind such a cruel woman when you have been hearing these accusations for so long. We have said it all and now it is time for serious actions. Victims, go to your corners and come out fighting!

Posted by starslawstock (anonymous) on February 16, 2010 at 8:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

How can you trust a style of leadership that leaves mental casualties in the field of work? How can you respect a leader that does not know how to control their tongue? A leader developes leaders. A leader will humble themselves and take the high road for all its personel! And finally a title does not not make a leader. Lets clean this mess up and find a developed leader for the further of East!!!!!

Posted by UMMATELLIT (anonymous) on February 16, 2010 at 9:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Not to call names or add to the "mental anguish", but if adults can not take a little tongue lashing with out calling it harassment, then evidently they are in the wrong field of work or need everything sugar coated!

Posted by crinsley (anonymous) on February 16, 2010 at 11:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I would like to say that Ms. Chamblee is a wonderful person. I have worked under her and I can truly say she cares about the students. Rowdy parents need to stay out of the school and stop trying to run the school and let Ms. Chamblee do her job. The ones that are making all of the accusations are the parents of children that can not have their way. When they can't have their way, here come the parents. I'm just shocked at the people that are making accusations, some I know and some I do not know and they are not perfect. Then have the nerve to talk about suing somebody, Wow!!. I tell you I do not know what this world is coming too!. The Board of Education were the ones that removed the teachers from East, Ms. Chamblee may have made the recommendations, but if the board did not see a good reason for them to be removed they would not have been moved. They weren't doing their jobs. The others that were moved were gossipers! so she did what she had to do!! Ms. Chambleee is a hard working person and goes directly by the book. She does not show favoritism to anybody. I salute you Ms. Chamblee keep up the good work and keep making it possible for our children that want to learn, learn. God knows a person's heart and He understands and things will work out for the good!!

Posted by justice10 (anonymous) on February 17, 2010 at 9:52 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Tongue lashing is not accepted in this society; it is a form of harassment. Constructive criticism is more appropriate. No human being should talk down to another human being because they believe that they are better or have more powers than anyone else. Crinsley, don't be shocked at anyone who believes in justice and standing up for people who are being mistreated. No one walking this earth is perfect, unless you call yourself Jesus. I am not perfect, you are not perfect, Chamblee is not perfect and the victims do not claim to be perfect. Being perfect has nothing to do with not wanting to see someone being ridiculed and chastised? If you are so well informed about the situation, Crinsley, you would know that the majority of the people making the accusations resigned because they could not put up with Chamblee's harassment. As informed as you seem to be, then you know exactly why the board has gone along with Chamblee's mess for so long. Where in the world did you get the idea that the board was fair? How can you a spectator say that the board would not have removed anyone if they did not have good reasons. You seem to have a lot of confidence in this board, hmmmm!!!
Again, you are not stating facts. How many evaluations did you write for Chamblee and how many observations did you do? Be careful of what you say,Crinsley. You are surly showing signs of being a gossiper. What book is this woman with a vendatta going by. Surly not by any book sent down from the state and surly not the bible. Maybe it is her home made book of revenge. Like officer07 stated, we have said a lot and we have read a lot. It is time to let the facts speak for the situation and let the case rest. Over and out!!

Posted by momoftwo (anonymous) on February 17, 2010 at 10:41 a.m. (Suggest removal)

My children are not currently enrolled at NCHS-East, however, they have been under the leadership of Ms Chamblee in the past. I find it very hard to believe the accusations being directed towards her. Having been a parent of the minorty of the students in the Northampton County region, Ms. Chamblee could not have been more understanding. It seems to me that what has changed is parental support to the teachers and staff. It used to be the parents believed the teachers and staff over the children. Now, it seems to be the other way around. I have been told you can get a parent out to school faster when you take a cell phone (that isn't even allowed) than when you call because of a behavioral problem. My kids must be different than most, because I know they will do and say whatever they can to make them be the victim. I will admit, I was the same way when I was coming along. However, my parents knew better and taught me better because of it. Now, I do the same with my kids. What happened to teaching kids to respect their elders? Justice10 Ms. Chamblee cannot go by the Bible because that was thrown out when I was going to school.

I don't claim to know every thing going on in this instance, but what I do know and have obsevered with my own eyes is Ms. Chamblee keeping her students in-order. The students currently attending NCHS-EAST and parents that I have spoken to respect her. Even now that my kids are older, she still greets them and myself by name and inquires how we are doing. My kids were not perfect in school but they were not trouble makers either. They were taught to respect themselves and others. Could that be the difference?

Posted by Paisley (anonymous) on February 17, 2010 at 11:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)

First of all, no two schools can be compared. Each school is different, for different reasons. I am a graduate of NCHS-East, and I also have a child currently at this school. I AM a supporter of Pamela Chamblee. With her as Principal, I KNOW that my child is SAFE and that means a lot! She has always treated my son fairly, and with respect. After reading the articles and the comments, I decided to talk with my son. I needed to know if any of the "rumors" were true. He told me that she had always been good to him, and treated him fairly. He told me of an incident where he was sent to the office, and Ms. Chamblee spoke to him about his behavior. She was firm, but fair, and he said she was right! For my teenager to admit that an adult is right, says a lot to me! I sincerely hope that the employees and parents trying to get rid of Ms. Chamblee, take a hard look at what they are trying to do. Please think about your child's safety, your child's education and what you want for your child. It is going to be really hard to find another Principal come in and fill her shoes.

Posted by justice10 (anonymous) on February 17, 2010 at 12:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)

One thing for you, momoftwo, if the bible was thrown out, why did Ms. Chamblee bring it to a staff meeting and quote scriptures about her enemies? Paisley and momoftwo, you are both misled. A person can harass some and treat others okay. And another thing, you are not around at all times. She has been observed acting like she was so sweet and kind and then turn around and be plain evil. Liars and hypocrites can do this. As long as you do not defend yourself or disagree with her, she is okay. Please check your facts.

Posted by ron69smith (anonymous) on February 17, 2010 at 2:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)

EVERYONE deserves to be treated with dignity, respect and fairness. Teachers, counselors, students, principals, board members, superintendents - everyone deserves to be treated fairly. No, Chamblee has not treated every one with dignity, respect and fairness.. and she should be reprimanded. No, the board and superintendent, have not done what they are supposed to do to make sure that people are treated fairly, with dignity and respect - and they should be voted out or removed if they can't do the job. Most of all, SOME of the children have not been treated fairly. Some children are treated better because of who their parents are. My child goes to East and he was mistreated by Chamblee - she has been downright hateful toward him. Many of his friends say that it seems like she doesn't like white people. She obviously does not have the skill to lead different types of teachers, kids, or parents. From the comments, you can tell that she is 1 way with some and 1 way with another. We need somebody who will be fair to all, consistent to all, and not be a dr jekyl mr hyde depending on the way the wind blows. Like Evan Bayh said --- we need to shock the elected leaders - send them a message - you have allowed this mess to go on - you didn't clean up - so now we have to sweep you off the board, and off the super's seat.

Posted by ron69smith (anonymous) on February 17, 2010 at 2:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

.. and to murlo - what do you mean we have to teach kids at East or in Northampton County in a "non standard way" -- like the kids are not normal or something... I have a child there and I don't like how it sounds... And another thing -- I heard about 2 other principals that yell at teachers, belittle people, and tongue lash staff. I think it is real sad that a board and superintendent allows these principals to mistreat other employees.... One of these principals banned parents from the school, banned employees from the school, and Ms. Chamblee told an employee last month to get off her campus.... The sad reality is that we pay taxes, pay for these places where we are banned, and then pay the salaries to be so mistreated. Anybody wanna start a tea party? I think if you ban hitler-crazy principals from Northampton, we would all be better off.

Posted by crinsley (anonymous) on February 17, 2010 at 3:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I have made my statement and I stand behind it 100%, Mrs. Chamblee is a great Principal and like I said the ones making the accusations should be investigated too!

Posted by oldgrouch (anonymous) on February 17, 2010 at 4:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The real problem appears to be that the initial complaint was ignored when submitted to the administrative offices in Jackson. Any investigation, particularly in this case, needs to discover what the administration knew, when they knew it, and what was done about it. Regarding Ms. Chamblee, she should be placed on leave until an investigation is complete.

Posted by Paisley (anonymous) on February 17, 2010 at 4:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)

To ron69smith, It's funny that your child says that his friends seem to think Ms. Chamblee does not like white people because my family is WHITE. I don't know how your son was treated, but I know that mine has always been treated fairly. Race has never been an issue with Ms. Chamblee with us. I can promise you that my son is not treated better because of who we are. We are just average, hard working parents.

Posted by scotty39 (anonymous) on February 17, 2010 at 5:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I support Ms. Chamblee in her leadership. She is an outstanding adminstrator. I respect her to the utmost because she doesn't cater to certain groups or people because of who they are. Yes, instructional leadership has a great impact on accountability and test scores. Even in the process of all of this "non-sense", she hasn't retaliated in a negative manner, that's integrity. However, sadly to say, she has to deal with people on her staff who is a part of this "craziness" and tip toe around as if they haven't done anything. She continues to do her job in a professional manner. For those making accusations, why do you have to hide behind a group instead of facing the issue one on one. What about those employees who continues to be a part of negative publicity for the school system whenever there is something negative? What about those who got positions not because they merited them but because of family connections in the central office? What about those who continues to jump between neighboring systems because they refuse to perform their jobs? The school system needs more principal like Ms. Chamblee who ensure that her school is effective. What about her leadership as the only high school last year in the area with growth? Those who sling dirt gets themselves the dirtest the most.

Posted by Murlo (anonymous) on February 17, 2010 at 6:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Please allow me to address the statement "non-standard". What I am saying is other schools are solely focused on I am the teacher. My job is to teach, instruct, and grade. You job is to catch it or not. Non-standard is, we at East take the responsibility of making the students want to get it by motivating them, spending our personal money on prizes, games, parties etc. Other schools do not feel it is their job to motivate them to do what they are sent to school to do. We at East beg the differ. We do not mind giving when the students make good scores. We know they do not have to do it for themselves. Our non-standard ways, show them we appreciate their investing in themselves. Excuse my being unclear at first. CHAMBLEE SUPPORTER

Posted by countrygirll1979 (anonymous) on February 17, 2010 at 9:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

It sounds like this principal has watched the movie "Lean on Me"' too many times. She has done everything except for put chains on the door.

Posted by sillyme (anonymous) on February 17, 2010 at 10:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)

lol countrygirl. Thats exactly what it is. And ego. But the time for talking is over. Actions will take place one way or the other soon, I'm sure. It is so amazing that this school board and superintendent have protected her for so long and damaged so many careers and lives. It makes you wonder if there is some kind of scam going on. For them to say they knew nothing about what was happening is a straight out lie. By the way, test scores can be manipulated by only testing certain kids. If scores were up 20 or 30 points the argument might hold some water. Eventually you have to pay the piper though. But in the short term you can persuade some people that you are doing something positive. What is really needed is more parent and community involvement(or some). She and the board would never be able to get away with what they have done if more people were paying attention, and some sense of stability might be able to come to Northampton Schools if that ever happens. It is a shame that anger and drama has to be the motivation in this county for people to pay attention. We have great kids here and they are suffering because of this apathy.

Posted by AnInsider (anonymous) on February 17, 2010 at 10:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)

All one has to do is step back and take a good look at everyone involved in this from Eunice Ward, known trouble-maker; to Principal Chamblee, known narcissistic dictator; to illiterate teachers; to... Well, get the picture? The only one benefitting is the Roanoke Chowan News Herald as they sell papers and laugh all the way to the bank at this hot mess.

Posted by Enough (anonymous) on February 17, 2010 at 10:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Only those who have actually been harassed can attest to the severity of this matter. No one deserves to be belittled in front of their peers! There is a way to do things! You don't abuse people to show that you are in control! She is the PROFESSIONAL! If a parent is irrate, then she needs to remain calm, not go there with them. If a teacher is ineffective, put them on a corrective action plan. Don't roll eyes and talk about them to other staff members. The supporters are just as afraid of her as the victims! They know that the minute they are caught talking to someone she does not like, they're done for too... On the comment about her not showing favorites... Why is a staff member allowed to chew tobacco/dip snuff during the school day on a tobacco-free campus? Will someone please WAKE UP?

Posted by justice_4all23 (anonymous) on February 17, 2010 at 10:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

LOL@countrygirl!! WOW!!! Lean on me, huh??? This woman is a disgrace to the school system...excuse me...that is a MENACE TO SOCIETY!!!!! Wow! SOOO, Ms. Chamblee, any comments???

Posted by ron69smith (anonymous) on February 18, 2010 at 11:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)

ook, thanks for the clarification Murlo -- so you bribe your students with pizza and candy to get them to perform. kudos for this brilliant idea. Wow if all it takes to teach the students at East is candy and pizza, they ought to start serving it for lunch everyday. Teachers across the nation buy incentives for students - which makes it standard. So try again - how do you teach your kids in "non-standard" ways?

Posted by bigdicktravis75 (anonymous) on February 18, 2010 at 11:58 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I wish the paper will check the track record of the accusers. Aren't those "allegedly" involved had problems with other administrators from promoting lesbianism on the basketball team, racism, and degrading students? What about I come to the county because my family member is in charge? So it is okay for their inappropriate behavior to be accepted why Chamblee is degraded?

Posted by ron69smith (anonymous) on February 18, 2010 at noon (Suggest removal)

Whoever "Enough" is ... thanks for saying what you said. You have hit the nail on the head. Enough Said!

Posted by ron69smith (anonymous) on February 18, 2010 at 12:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

bigdtravis ---- the administrator of this entire post had problems in 2 other districts.... they would not take her back if Northampton sent her for free. But I do agree...the school system hires family members, friends, GIRLFRIENDS, and puppets.. and that is why we have high school teachers in this post who can't spell, principals who are incompetent, narcissistic dictatorial leaders, school boards with no ethics, nor intelligence - superintendents with no experience or know- how, and other supporters who think that teaching is about giving prizes and that principals have to be rude to lots of people to get results.

Posted by FormerEastTeacher (anonymous) on February 18, 2010 at 12:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I taught at NCHS-East and when I started I absolutely LOVED my job! Miss Chamblee, Mrs. McCullough and Mr. Hill were the best administrators I had ever worked with! I had support from them, felt like I was part of a team when I was at work and I could not have asked for a better school to work at. Unfortunately, as time went on, I began to have trouble with administration. Mr. Hill was "transferred" and there was a serious lack of discipline in the school. Students were cursing at me during class and threatening me and when they were sent to the office, they were sent back to class with nothing more than a slap on the wrist. It broke my heart that this was going on at a place that I really wanted to call home. Shortly after many of my colleagues began leaving one by one and I became very scared. When the year ended, I faced a difficult decision: do I stay and teach this kids that I love so much but put up with the constant threat of being fired for what seemed like no reason? Or do I leave the place I love and try to find a job I love so much elsewhere? I chose to resign but I regret it everyday since then. The main point is: I am a fully licensed teacher, something that Northampton County is in short supply of, and I was driven away from there. I planned to retire from Northampton and wanted to begin my life there but felt threatened and that if I did not get out when I could I would be forced to leave. I hope that this issue is resolved because all of those students deserve teachers who love them and care for them and it scares me that they may not be getting that any longer. Teachers who truly cared about these kids and wanted to make a difference in their lives were "asked to resign" and driven away due to fear. Please pray for these people and the students and remember that the STUDENTS are the reason for the job.

Posted by nccounselor (anonymous) on February 18, 2010 at 12:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Im sure that the News Herald and Daily Herald are not laughing, but they are doing their job and that is to report stories like this one. The people who are actually getting closure from this are her "VICTIMS." Im sure that the victims are not laughing either. Don't hate those who feel that the truth must come out. A group is far more effective than one person. However the victims choose to fight this battle is up to them. The main focus is the TRUTH coming out, not how many people fight together. Why does it matter? There are many victims and they should continue to forward instead of feeling that they have to accept Ms. Chamblee's unprofessionalism. Her followers will be shocked when they see what she has actually done to many students, teachers and parents.

Posted by UMMATELLIT (anonymous) on February 18, 2010 at 10:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Ok justice10, u said it, constructive criticism! It shouldn't be that hard to distinguish between the two, u just did! u smell me?! :-)

Posted by nccounselor (anonymous) on February 19, 2010 at 5:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)

What in the world? Distinguish between what two? Constructive Criticism is not harsh but a form of assisting the person with understanding the areas that may need alittle help. Harassment is in a totally different category and is not allowed EVER and WILL NOT be tolerated in this county! With the new harassment bill, harassment will not be allowed in any county in the state of NC. Check out your General Statutes of NC. And yes your right, it's not hard to distinguish, it's very simple. One is a form of supervision that is acceptable and the other is cruel and unusual and is unacceptable.

Posted by WillieLynchSyndrome1712 (anonymous) on February 20, 2010 at 6:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)

This message is for Ms. Chamblee, Murlo, Crinsley, (Bigdicktravis75), which is very inappropriate name to put in a News Letter. To me bigdicktravis75 sounds like a slave name for an ignorant man. In the book Breaking The Curse Of The Willie Lynch, the author say's " A slave is a person under the manipulation or physical confines of another person". It also say's in the book, "A modern slave is any person that carries in his or her mind the old ideas, plans and the will of there slave master". How can someone actually accept the behavior of a principal who brainwashes her employees to think shes perfect, nice, very religious (very phony) or uses the school board and superintendent to get over on good people. How can Ms. Chamblee's so called supporters stand behind a woman who attacks anyone who doesn't stand for her nonsense. No one should accept harassment, hostility and unprofessional behavior in any work environment. It was a positive for the school to do well on there test but that has nothing to with the principal, she teaches "NO" one. Dictates and disciplines anyone, thats about it. This is not a battle of who supports who but the true understanding that professionalism and fair treatment is a valued neccessity in the workplace. Modern day slavery is not seen but heard, especially when people are so confused and backwards they support the wrong morals and values in life. Ms. Chamblee has destroyed so many people from Willis Hare to Conway to NCHS-East and so on. Ms. Chamblee continues with her terrible behavior and the superintendent brushes it under the rug because Ms. Chamblee has some sort of satanic control over this mans mind and actions. Maybe this situatioin is bigger then NCHS-East, she's a board memeber at the Credit Union so she could have some pull. But that's just speculation and nonsense, right? People are losing there jobs, families are suffering, and people are not able to find jobs because of recieving terrible evaluations from Ms. Chamblee. No supporter of Ms. Chamblee can ever judge the people that have been harassed because none of you have a true understanding of what happened or how it happened. A lot of the people who have had there problems with Ms. Chamblee are good people, hard working people who now could careless about working in the school system. How does Ms. Chamblee's supporters know so much about the people who have be wronged unless Ms. Chamblee has been running her mouth as usual. She's a very sneaky woman who torturers people and then screams wolf. It doesn't change the fact that she attacks people when they don't stand behind her, so all you supporters of Ms. Chamblee never decide to stand up for your rights because when you do you will be in the same boat as well; fighting for your life, career, family's well-being and sick to the core about the whole situation. DON'T BE A MODERN DAY SLAVE FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.

Posted by nccounselor (anonymous) on February 20, 2010 at 7:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)

We are wondering where Ms. Chamblee has been for the last 2 days? Is she on Suspension or Administrative Leave? She should be suspended! If others are to be suspended, then she should be as well. If she is not suspended then we will be shocked due to all of the letters and complaints that have been sent to the Central Office. We will be very upset with Dr. Bracy if he is not handling this matter in our county.

Posted by UMMATELLIT (anonymous) on February 20, 2010 at 8:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Does a 10lb bag of flour make a really big biscuit???

Posted by nccounselor (anonymous) on February 21, 2010 at 7:18 a.m. (Suggest removal)

The answer to your question UMMATELLIT would be NO! Just flour alone cannot make a biscuit, you would need other INGREDIENTS. Just as a principal cannot bring up test scores alone, it takes teamwork and effort.

Posted by justice10 (anonymous) on February 21, 2010 at 9:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Most of ummatellit's words warrant no comments, because they radiate two themes "ghetto" and "childish". I know it is hard not to respond to such out on the left field comments, but be assured that ummatellit is not defending Chamblee, he/she is looking for that "15 seconds of fame". That individual is trying to see how many lame comments can be regurgitated out of the "cheap shot ghetto file" and to see if the nerves of the victims can be plunked. Please victims don't go the the fifth grade level and participate in ummatellit's personal show. It is not worth it, because it is not about how flip this character can be, it is about justice for the victims and punishment for the cruel dictator. But, one thing we out here hope is that the Board of Education did not pay for Chamblee to go to any conference when she was suppose to be out on administrative leave while the people were at East supposively investigating her. I know Dr. Bracy would not let that happen. Or would he?

Posted by justice10 (anonymous) on February 21, 2010 at 9:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Wow!! Wow!!, thank you to WillieLynchSyndrome for that accurate profile of Chamblee and her"scared of job security supporters"

Posted by nccounselor (anonymous) on February 21, 2010 at 9:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)

In a more positive note: Kudos to the female counselor for helping a female employee who was being harassed by the principal last year. The female counselor assisted the employee because she felt that the principal put too much work on her! The principal was being vindictive and hateful (as usual) and added a pile of responsibilities to this person's daily duties. We heard about you counselor and its good to know that positive news travel just as fast as the negative. Im sure that the principal did not want you to help this female staff member, but you did it anyway. Eventhough you had to go behind her back and do it! That shows courage and teamwork. At least we know that some people are willing to stand up for those who are being harassed. The shocking part of it all, is that you are still there, because others who have helped in the past or showed concerned were sent away. Its sad that people cannot assist each other without the principal feeling as if that particular person is taking sides. I typed all of this to say, Sometimes good deeds go unnoticed.

Posted by nccounselor (anonymous) on February 21, 2010 at 10:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Why are there so many liars in the front office at East? Why do these people try to protect their jobs instead of being honest? Don't they know that they are involved now and that they will be questioned in court? The nerve of them to sit there and smile with those phony expressions when they know that they did not tell the truth when asked! Why is the janitor always carrying out duties that he should not be doing? Why is he always in the front office instead of doing his job? Why is he calling educators about vacancies at East? What makes him think that he can tell students that he is ready for them to leave? Why is he always a witness for the principals wrong doings? What about the others? Why are the same people always called as witnesses? Well that is because the principal knows those that she can get over on. She knows the weak links, the weak links who will tell a lie and jump off a bridge if she ask them to jump.

Posted by UMMATELLIT (anonymous) on February 21, 2010 at 2:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)

awwww, ghetto and childish! I'm stressed :-(

Posted by officer07 (anonymous) on February 21, 2010 at 9:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)

AnInsider, if you have a problem with someone standing up for others who are treated wrong, then maybe you need to exit the county and go some place else. You are probably not a native anyway; insider you are really an outsider. Who are you to down anyone, when you are a disgrace to society? You need to get out of Dodge along with Chamblee. It is people like you who makes victims seem that they have no one to turn to. I would love to see how you would behave if someone was mistreating you. Maybe you will find out soon how it will feel. I pray you get what you deserve. I hate to see anyone get hurt, but I would enjoy seeing someone more of a beast than Chamblee run behind you and cause you stress and anything else you deserve. We in this county are behind the victims 100% and will do whatever possible to support them. We will fight Chamblee from Conway to the WHITE HOUSE! The news media is a way of letting people everywhere know about this horrible woman. We want peace not war, but if it takes war to get peace, then bring it on! So hate on if that is what makes you happy, OUTSIDER!

Posted by nccounselor (anonymous) on February 21, 2010 at 9:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)

The nerve of Ms. Chamblee to come over Connect Ed and talk to us about anything. She should be on suspension and not on Connect Ed. Talking about "Go Rams, go" How about Go Chamblee Go and Just leave East!