Oh, Contrarian! – Page 46 – Some thoughts perhaps not in accordance with prevailing wisdom

A Look at District 11

The question I get more than any other is: “Just where is State Board of Education District 11?” Continue reading “A Look at District 11”

First Announcement

After months of mulling it over, I announced my candidacy for the Ohio Board of Education to NEOEA’s Representative Assembly delegates on November 7. Continue reading “First Announcement”

Jane Lavezzi Gallegos, 1939-2015

My eldest sister, Jane Gallegos, passed away last month, and until now I have been quiet about it–uncharacteristically so, I suppose. I’ve just returned from her memorial service in Denver, where I had a chance to say something to our friends and family assembled there. Here are some thoughts I shared at the memorial.

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About the Contrarian

I’ve enjoyed two marvelous careers: first as a teacher of English and theatre (and, occasionally, psychology); and second as executive director of the North Eastern Ohio Education Association (NEOEA).

But I’ve always had other interests: public policy, parliamentary procedure, union leadership, music, genealogy, and photography. Since retiring in 2017, I’ve focused on those interests.

As is perhaps obvious, I’m still figuring out what I want to be when I grow up.