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The
Superintendent's View - November
16, 2009
From TISD Superintendent Mid Johnson
I
would like to take this opportunity
to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
This is the time of year for all of
us to take a few days off and contemplate
how fortunate we are to be Americans.
We celebrated Veteran’s Day
last week with a very appropriate
program. We should never forget the
sacrifices that so many men and women
have made to keep this country free.
Those who do not study history to
understand where we came from will
not have the perspective to lead us
in the future.
Motivating students to become patriotic
citizens through Social Studies and
Character Education Programs is a
part of the State’s mandate
for every school district in Texas.
We are to stress positive character
traits, such as: trustworthiness,
honesty, loyalty, reliability, and
punctuality. Every professional educator
knows that modeling what you want
the students to learn is an effective
teaching strategy. Such character
traits as caring, kindness, empathy,
compassion, generosity, and charity
are part of Character Development
Programs.
The education code does not explicitly
mandate that Thanksgiving be part
of the curriculum, but it is part
of the fabric of American society.
I am thankful to be part of the TISD
family. It is a privilege to serve
this community and our children as
a motivator and leader in education.
I hope that all our district employees
enjoy a well deserved holiday and
rest with their families. Spend some
of your holiday in appreciating how
fortunate we are to live in the best
part of the greatest country on earth!
Happy Thanksgiving.
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| The
Superintendent's View - November
9, 2009
From TISD Superintendent Mid Johnson
Parents are the first teachers of
their children. Parental involvement
is a vital part of the educational
programs of any school. Parents are
partners with educators, administrators,
and school district boards of trustees
in their children’s education.
The values we instill in our children
and students are the fabric and strength
of our society.
There are many positive and negative
forces at work in our society. TISD
is committed to keeping our students
focused on the positive. It is our
goal to motivate both students and
parents to actively participate in
creating and implementing the best
educational programs for all students.
Assuring both parents and students
of a bright and successful future
is part of the strength of our public
school system and of our society.
A determined commitment to education
and believing our children and students
can and will learn and will be successful
in school and in life is a strong
defense for the “American”
way of life.
The school is where most students
learn to conform to the norms of society
and develop social and academic skills.
The home is where most children develop
their core values and beliefs about
life. When the school and the parents
are in agreement and cooperating for
the success of all students, our society
and our nation benefit. Recently one
of our elementary students got the
attention of the President of the
United States. Who knows? That same
student may one day be the President.
What we do here in TISD everyday is
that important. Education is the best
hope and the best defense for our
country. That is a powerful motivator
for professional educators, parents,
and students! |
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The
Superintendent's View - November
2, 2009
From TISD Superintendent Mid Johnson
When I enter the school buildings
in the mornings, I hear the National
Anthem and see the students pledging
allegiance to America. I see the sign
out front that says “RECOGNIZED
DISTRICT”, and I know we are
doing some things right. Public Education
and professional educators have been
the backbone of America for over two
hundred years. There are some things
we must not change except to improve
them.
While change is a constant in life
and in the school environment, our
changes at TISD should always be intended
to help us to do our jobs even better.
Consistency and cooperation are constants
that we should always try to find
ways to improve. Motivation of students
and excellence in academics are constants
in which we steadily seek to improve.
Discipline and attendance in the classroom
and among the faculty and staff are
areas in which we have an excellent
record, but we can always do better.
Satisfaction comes as the result
of achievement. Diligence and vigilance
are terms that all professional educators
understand. Students must have constant
and consistent supervision to be safe.
The same qualities and effort that
produce safety will produce academic
excellence. Complacency is not an
option when it comes to the safety
and the achievement of our children.
We will never be satisfied until every
student given to our care is motivated
and excited about learning and achieving
to the best of his or her ability.
Then we will continue to look for
more and better ways to teach them
because it is the right thing to do. |
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The
Superintendent's View - October
12, 2009
From TISD Superintendent Mid Johnson
As leaders and motivators of students,
we have the privilege of instilling
knowledge and values into the hearts
and minds of our students that will
impact society far into the future.
It is not enough that students do
well on State mandated testing. We
want them to do well in life. School
leaders must find ways to help students
be successful with testing and with
other aspects of their education.
Communities and schools are responsible
for fostering success for every student.
It is important that communities and
schools clearly define what is important
for students to learn and for the
school to engage students in ways
that promote these important ideals.
Schooling is a partnership with the
community that seeks the best education
possible for each and every child.
In a community where parents, teachers,
and students are motivated to set
the best example and strive for excellence
in life; every one benefits. An educated
citizenry has always been the goal
of public education in America. At
TISD we are motivated to set the best
example. Every concerned parent and
teacher wants their children to be
successful. We are committed to the
belief that every student can and
will learn, and we will provide the
academic and career programs to assure
their success.
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The
Superintendent's View - September
28, 2009
From TISD Superintendent Mid Johnson
Professional educators are motivators
who hold high expectations for themselves
and their students. It is a well known
fact that students on any level, from
elementary to post secondary, tend
to “rise to the level of expectation”
of their instructors. Instructional
leaders and program designs that challenge
their students to excel produce excellent
results.
TISD is a district that allows all
students to achieve excellence by
preparing them for secondary and post-secondary
opportunities, career preparation
and advancement, meaningful work,
and active citizenship. It is our
expectation that every student can
and will learn and achieve to their
maximum potential with our help.
When parents are on board with the
school and have the same expectations
of excellence for their students,
success is the standard. The schools
of the 21st century are designed to
help students and their parents to
make wise career choices. This means
combining academics with career education.
When schools integrate academic and
technical education, students can
see the “usefulness” of
what they are learning. Everyone:
teachers, parents, and students, want
to believe that what they learn in
school will be useful to them in the
future. It is our expectation that
all students who go through the academic
and career programs of TISD will not
only realize the usefulness of what
they learned in the classroom, but
they will also realize it is a big
part of all they accomplish in life.
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The
Superintendent's View - September
8, 2009
From TISD Superintendent Mid Johnson
It should be the goal of every educator
to see their students succeed in life.
This is most certainly a goal of all
of us in the TISD family. In order
to be successful as an American citizen,
a professional worker, or a caregiver
working in the home, we all need a
“well rounded education”.
That term not only means we have the
necessary skills to be successful
in school and college, but it also
means we have the knowledge and skills
to be successful in our chosen career.
Success in a career is often determined
by a combination of preparation and
opportunity. We are in the business
of preparing our students in the classroom
to recognize and capitalize on the
opportunities life will present to
them. America is the “Land of
Opportunity”. Education opens
the door to opportunity. Without preparation
through education many will not be
able to take advantage of the opportunities
this great land affords them.
The students who attend TISD will
receive instruction and encouragement
to succeed academically in the classroom
and in life beyond the classroom.
The Board and I will do every thing
in our power to provide students with
the tools they need to be successful.
At the same time, we will be financially
responsible and respectful of the
tax payer’s support for our
efforts. These are our children and
grandchildren we are educating. We
want every one of them to achieve
their maximum potential in life. Whether
they go on to become world renowned
mathematicians, musicians, or politicians,
we want them to get the basics for
that success at TISD. |
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The
Superintendent's View - September
1, 2009
From TISD Superintendent Mid Johnson
We are in the second full week of
school for the 2009 – 2010 school
year, and things are off to a good
start! As I have been getting acquainted
with the district and our facilities,
I appreciate all the improvements
that have been made. TISD is constantly
working toward the goal of EXEMPLARY.
One area of constant concern for
all of us is student safety. We are
always vigilant in making sure that
all our facilities and programs are
as academically sound and safe as
we can possibly make them. Everyone
is aware of the threat of the H1N1
flu. Our faculty and support staff
have been thoroughly trained in how
to respond if we have an outbreak.
My hope is we won’t, but we
are ready if we do.
As Superintendent, much of my time
and energy is spent in dealing with
money matters. The School Board and
I will be judicious and conservative
with all expenditures. One place we
must expend funds and care for our
students’ safety is in the High
School. We are in the process of making
the necessary repairs to the floors
of this historic building.
As you know, the Board recently voted
for a lower property tax rate. All
of us are concerned about paying taxes.
I, like all of you in the district,
pay taxes. We want our tax money to
be used for the benefit of our children,
and for our children to have the brightest
future and the best education we can
possibly provide. My own children
attend TISD. I am a concerned parent
as well as the Superintendent so I
am twice concerned that this district
becomes one of the best in the State.
If we stay focused on our STUDENTS’
needs and safety, and explore every
POSSIBILITY for improvement, we will
get there.
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The
Superintendent's View -
August 25, 2009 From TISD Superintendent,
Mid Johnson, My name is Mid
Johnson, and I am delighted to be
the new Superintendent of Schools
for the Timpson Independent School
District.
I would like for everyone to know
a little about me and my family as
we become part of the TISD family.
My wife’s name is Annette. She
is a teacher at Carthage ISD. We have
three children. Blake is nine. Claire
is six, and Natalie is two. Blake
and Claire are attending Timpson Elementary.
I grew up in the Gary area. My dad
who is now deceased was James Johnson.
My mom is Joyce Davis. I am East Texas
proud, bred and born!
It is an honor for me to become the
Superintendent of TISD, especially
now. I say that because we have the
distinguished privilege of being named
a RECOGNIZED district from the State
of Texas. I congratulate everyone
in the district for their hard work
to help achieve this award.
Of course, it is a goal to see TISD
become an EXEMPLARY district in the
future. Through consistent TEAMWORK,
focus on our STUDENT’S needs,
and exploring all POSSIBILITIES to
achieve excellence in the district;
we will get there!
I am looking forward to getting more
acquainted with everyone in the district.
My door is always open to every member
of the community. Let’s all
work together to make TISD one of
the best districts in the great State
of Texas! |
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