Wednesday, March 20, 2013
This letter from an Oak Park resident speaks in support of Steve Gevinson in the April election.
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Wednesday, March 20
Dear Editor: I'm writing in support of Steve Gevinson, candidate for the Oak Park and River Forest High School Board. Dr. Gevinson has the experience and outlook to excel in serving the communities of Oak Park and River Forest on the District 200 board. Steve has a unique combination of administrative and classroom experience. He has a history of leadership in an educational setting, earning the respect of both administration and teachers. In addition to over thirty years teaching at OPRFHS, he served as chair of the English department for eight years, and chair of the OPRFHS Faculty Senate Executive Committee for two years. He will look for ways to trim costs while maintaining academic excellence. During his time chairing the …
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
An OPRF graduate writes in support of school board candidate Steve Gevinson.
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Tuesday, March 19
Thirty years ago, early in his career as an accomplished and dedicated OPRF English teacher, I was Editor of Tabula and Steve was the yearbook’s faculty advisor. Over hundreds of conversations about literature, yearbook excellence and navigating an often overwhelming high school, Steve became a trusted mentor and friend. From this, I know firsthand the deep and lasting influence Steve has on individual lives. In the years that followed, I watched Steve rise to English Division Head, chair the Faculty Senate Executive Committee, and serve on the longstanding Governance, Management, and Organizational Structure Committee. Through these leadership roles, he helped diverse groups tackle complex issues and arrive at consensus solutions – …
Monday, February 25, 2013
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Monday, February 25
Dear Editor, I am writing to highly recommend Steve Gevinson for District 200 Board of Education. I have known Steve as a colleague, supervisor and friend for 19 years. He acts with integrity and courage, unafraid to ruffle feathers if he thinks something is in the best interest of students and the school community at large. Steve is always open to debating ideas, even when they are not initially to his liking. He clearly cares about the community and the school and has a wealth of relevant experiences and insights that would make him a great fit for the Board. In 2003, Steve was instrumental in convincing the administration and BOE to invest in the Spoken Word program at OPRFHS. If not for his impassioned advocacy, I would have likely …
Sunday, February 24, 2013
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Sunday, February 24
I’ve known Steve Gevinson for over 40 years, as a friend, business associate and co-author of our book, Increase the Peace, a manual for teachers who want to facilitate discussions regarding school violence. Based on that long-term experience, covering two-thirds of my life, I believe I speak with some authority about Steve’s character and suitability for a position on the school board. Steve is perhaps the most ethical person I know. I do not mean to say he follows some strict code of conduct, but rather that he aims simply to do the right thing. He’s the sort of person who seems to believe that the world would be a better place if we do our best to be honest, forthright and decent to our fellow humans, even if it’s not always in our …
