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KRIV Fox 26 Investigates....Bullying of a Special Needs Students

Johnny,

Since November of 2006 I have been providing you with a heads up on stories relating to special education by KRIV Fox 26 in Houston, Texas.

On the 9 p.m. news Thursday September 3rd , 2009 KRIV’s investigative reporter Randy Wallace will do a follow up story on a bullying case that Marty Cirkiel and I have been involved with that was recently filed in Federal District Court. It is our hope that this filing could have a dramatic impact in how school systems deal with bullying. It is our belief that this is a story that is not unique to Texas.

If you cannot watch the story on KRIV, it will be streamed live on stations web site at http://myfoxhouston.com. If you miss the story, it will be available on the web site at the same address. I will send the direct link after it is posted on the web site after it airs.

The Houston Fox affiliate should be lauded for continuing their stories on special needs kids. As I mentioned previously it has now been 34 months since the first story aired on their station. After viewing the story please contact the station and the reporter to show our appreciation.

Contact information:
Reporter-Randy Wallace email: randy.wallace@FOXTV.com
The station's phone # is 713-479-2600
Mailing address:
KRIV FOX 26
P.O. Box 22810
Houston, TX 77227

Please distribute this posting to all list serves that you subscribe to. As bullying is an issue that affects all students, please share this with others outside the disability community.

Thanks,

Sid in Katy

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Comment from: Johnny Ogletree [Member]

09/03/09 @ 12:55

Sid,

Thanks for sharing. I will catch this tonight.

Johnny O

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Johnny grew up in Houston and there after receiving his graduate degree. He has spent time working with and serving families and children for over nine years, as a mentor, family therapist, and substitute teacher. Johnny earned a B.S. in Political Science and Master of Divinity at Samuel D. Proctor School of Theology. He has spent most of his time working in the community as a role model and mentor and has worked as the Pastor of Community Life for over five years. Currently working as Teen Pastor there, Johnny has a heart for children and enjoys seeing them excel and reach their full potential.

Quinita attended Virginia Union University under a Presidential Scholar Award and obtained a B.A. in Psychology and Master of Divinity from the Samuel D. Proctor School of Theology. She has recently completed work on her second Masters degree from University of Houston in Educational Psychology, and is now enrolled at Texas A & M in pursuit of her Doctorate. Quinita hails from a family of educators who have served the public for over 30 years. Quinita has worked in the field of education for over eight years, as an Assistant Director of Preschool and Christian Academy; teacher at a NAEYC accredited school, tutor, and nanny. She is a life-long learner, who is interested in seeing children enjoy excelling academically while pursing scholarly endeavors. She is passionate about equipping children with educational skills that will transform their lives and prepare them for a rewarding career. Her job requires her to develop and implement an after-school program and supervise a staff and deal directly with parents and student of all ages.