Local Opinion Why I am running for PCC Governing Board Theresa Riel HEAD TOPICS

Local Opinion Why I am running for PCC Governing Board

10/21/2022 8:39:00 PM

OPINION ' As a parent and teacher I know the best way to address discord is to listen first and establish trust As a neighborhood leader I know how to work

Theresa Riel Pima Community College

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Arizona Daily Star

OPINION: 'As a parent and teacher, I know the best way to address discord is to listen first and establish trust. As a neighborhood leader, I know how to work through differences by treating people with dignity and respect. As… OPINION: 'As a parent and teacher, I know the best way to address discord is to listen first and establish trust. As a neighborhood leader, I know how to work I am running for Pima Community College (PCC) Governing Board in District 2 because I love PCC, I understand the vital role it plays in our community, and I know how to make it an even stronger institution.I taught at the college for more than 23 years, working with students to help them learn and grow. The education that students receive at PCC is first rate because of the incredibly talented, hardworking and committed faculty and staff. PCC’s Centers of Excellence highlight Chancellor Lambert’s ability to envision and implement innovative changes. These strengths and successes should be celebrated. Read more:
Arizona Daily Star » Opponent calls on Kaufman to drop out of MCCCD board race after public sexual indecency arrest Arizona Republican Candidate Suspends Campaign After Masturbating Near Preschool CPD officer who shot, killed 13-year-old Adam Toledo to face hearing before full Police Board Local school board elections cause controversy

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A series of recent wildfires ignited or spread this past week as warm, dry, and windy conditions—a rarity for the rainy Pacific Northwest. Read more >> Opponent calls on Kaufman to drop out of MCCCD board race after public sexual indecency arrestRep. Kelli Butler is calling for Randy Kaufman to withdraw from the Maricopa County Community College District Governing Board race after his arrest. Another MAGA degenerate pervert taking cues from Donald. He's not dropping out? Did he trip over his pants being down while trying to drop out? Has to be the only reason he has not dropped out by now. Oh the stress! Arizona Republican Candidate Suspends Campaign After Masturbating Near PreschoolA Republican candidate for an Arizona college governing board has slammed the brakes on his campaign after police allegedly caught him -- red-handed -- masturbating in his truck near a preschool. near a pre- Tough look heading into an election Let the camera's roll here we go ! CPD officer who shot, killed 13-year-old Adam Toledo to face hearing before full Police BoardThe decision for Officer Eric Stillman​ to face such a hearing came down in an opinion by Police Board President Ghian Foreman on Thursday night. Chicago is Citywide without rules. This killer Officer was recommended to be fired! Following those recommendations should have been done! Now if the Officers later won his case rehire him. There must be balance across the board.Not firing the middle finger 🖕 at a citizen CPD. This is the crime. Disgusting. The officer putting his life at risk because of two Latin Kings with a gun. The older one passing the gun to the younger one in the middle of the night. And seemingly turning towards the officer. Putting the officer into a no win situation. This is disgusting. Criminals good. Cops bad. Adam Toledo’s parents and neighborhood killed him. Besides the older guy he was with. Who pawned the gun off to him!! 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Theresa Riel Special to the Arizona Daily Star The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer: I am running for Pima Community College (PCC) Governing Board in District 2 because I love PCC, I understand the vital role it plays in our community, and I know how to make it an even stronger institution. Arizona Republic State Rep.Randy Kaufman announced Tuesday he was suspending his campaign for a seat on the Maricopa County Community College Governing Board -- two weeks after he was cited for public sexual indecency.an opinion by Police Board President Ghian Foreman on Thursday night. I taught at the college for more than 23 years, working with students to help them learn and grow. The education that students receive at PCC is first rate because of the incredibly talented, hardworking and committed faculty and staff. Kaufman announced on Tuesday that he had suspended his campaign two weeks after a Maricopa County Community College District police officer said he caught him masturbating in his pickup truck in the east parking lot of Rio Salado College in Surprise. PCC’s Centers of Excellence highlight Chancellor Lambert’s ability to envision and implement innovative changes. Kaufman was allegedly watching interracial porn on his cell phone while masturbating with his pants down to his thighs. These strengths and successes should be celebrated. “I am sincerely grateful for the supporters and friends I have gathered throughout the campaign. Unfortunately, that is not the complete story. "Stop! Stop right f***ing now! Hands! Show me your f***ing hands!" the officer is heard saying. PCC is facing internal turmoil, with multiple complaints from board members and employees alleging misconduct, lack of transparency and policy violations.” Butler, a Democrat running for the same seat, told The Arizona Republic that Kaufman suspending his campaign wasn’t enough and that he needed to formally withdraw from the race. Embarrassed, Kaufman quickly pulled up his pants and apologized to the officer, admitting that he"f---ed up. The accrediting body just issued a finding regarding board divisions and dysfunction. Faculty groups filed two new complaints: one alleges policy violations that denied employees their right to participate in a board-approved process designed to ensure that employees have a voice in major college decisions, and a second alleges harassment, intimidation and retaliation against faculty leadership who have identified needed improvements. Kaufman’s formal withdrawal from this race,” Butler said in a written statement on Thursday. People are also reading… The internal turmoil is affecting the college’s ability to enact the Governing Board’s vision and the college’s mission. Kaufman was cited for public sexual indecency . Thus far, the college has responded by attacking the messenger, denying, minimizing or changing the conversation. Kaufman, the fact that they are not taking more public steps to clarify their very recent change of position sends a message that they are ok with continuing to support someone who was arrested for sexual indecency near a preschool. The Civilian Office of Police Accountability recommended in April of this year that Stillman be fired from the department. As a parent and teacher, I know the best way to address discord is to listen first and establish trust. As a neighborhood leader, I know how to work through differences by treating people with dignity and respect. instead of being arrested. As a mathematics teacher, I always taught my students that there is more than one way to solve problems. I will bring this open and flexible mindset to the Board and college as I strive to build a healthy internal climate at PCC that embraces change and values diverse voices to advance the college’s mission. I know the importance of building a shared understanding of the problems in order to develop effective solutions. A request for review was sent to the Police Board on Sept. This means an accurate and clear picture about the real, unvarnished trends in enrollment, employee compensation, and employee satisfaction. As a mathematician, I will bring a critical eye that will help us create this shared understanding. I have knocked on literally thousands of doors in my district to speak directly to my constituents. Time and again, I have heard both stories of appreciation, but also frustrations that people have experienced with the college. I have listened to people’s successes as well as their disappointments with the college’s failures of accountability and transparency. Foreman wrote that his ruling should not be taken to mean that COPA was right and Brown was wrong in their assessment of Stillman's actions, and he was not recommending that Stillman be suspended while the case is pending. I pledge to create a climate where all of these voices are welcomed and valued. Together, we can build a brighter and stronger future for Pima Community College. Theresa Riel was asked by the faculty association at Pima Community College to leave retirement and help improve the effectiveness of the Board. She is a candidate for the District 2 seat on the governing board. Tags Respond: Write a letter to the editor Write a guest opinion Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. Before dropping the weapon, Adam began turning his body towards Officer Stillman, with his left hand raised up in front of his body, and his right hand lowered to his side, behind the wooden fencepost. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community. Catch the latest in Opinion Get opinion pieces, letters and editorials sent directly to your inbox weekly! .