tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post5507627269843538221..comments2024-01-08T03:21:35.616-05:00Comments on DeKalb County School Watch: Kim Gokce–Champion of the WeekCerebrationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11161868015604029471noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-72515456733150685522010-01-09T17:56:10.331-05:002010-01-09T17:56:10.331-05:00Yeah, what she said! You've moved a mountain,...Yeah, what she said! You've moved a mountain, Kim!<br /><br />And thanks for clarifying the foundation info, Kim. I didn't really 'get' that. It looks like it could be a very good group for change.<br /><br />As always - all of us here at the blog stand ready to help you! You just call -- out our names -- and you know -- doo doo doo doo doo...Cerebrationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11161868015604029471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-60565010394455347482010-01-09T11:54:39.596-05:002010-01-09T11:54:39.596-05:00As Mahatma Ghandi said, "You must be the chan...As Mahatma Ghandi said, "You must be the change you wish to see in the world". This defines Kim. <br /><br />There are many who "talk the talk", but few that "walk the walk". Kim has chosen to right a wrong that he sees taking place in his community. Bravo to Kim and I wish there were many more Kim Gokce's in this country.<br /><br />There will be some that scoff at this, but I really believe that "it takes a village" to make our communities the places we wish to live and raise our children.Paula Caldarellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05515215184962897541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-54196954060417127482010-01-09T10:11:02.313-05:002010-01-09T10:11:02.313-05:00Mother! Please stop posing as Anonymous users on t...Mother! Please stop posing as Anonymous users on this blog - it is embarrassing. :)<br /><br />@All: But seriously, I deeply appreciate the kind words. However, as I tell Dr. McMillan at CKHS, we haven't even started yet!<br /><br />re: BoE run? Again, kind words but I see that as limiting how I can help and feel I can do much more for our cluster in a private effort. <b>Our BoE members should be working on the system</b> - I want to work for the kids and families of our cluster.<br /><br />@Cerebration: "You can also access the contribution menu for Cross Keys at the all new DCSS Foundation."<br /><br />Thank you for the plug! All donations are fully deductible as allowed by law. We will focus on fund-raising, grant writing, and advocacy. We are operating as a member organization and encourage Cross Keys zone supporters to register for free (students) or paid memberships (individuals and groups) at our site (<a href="http://www.crosskeysfoundation.org" rel="nofollow">CKF Site</a>).<br /><br />Our little group has not made one public appeal yet and we already have people stepping forward to help with their time, their money, and their goodwill. At our site, you can register as a willing volunteer, become a CK Foundation member, or <a href="http://www.crosskeysfoundation.org/index.php/volunteer/yourgoodwill" rel="nofollow">simply share our mission with your network</a>. I like to say goodwill is hard currency for us.<br /><br />To be fully accurate, there is no "DCSS Foundation" - it is the DeKalb County Public Schools Foundation (<a href="http://www.dcpsf.org" rel="nofollow">DCPSF.org</a>) and is a completely separate legal and incorporated non-profit from DCSS and works for the benefit of our public schools.<br /><br />Their Board is a separate Board and their by-laws prohibit DCSS employees or BoE members or religious leaders from being Board members at DCPSF. It is a partnership with DCSS in that DCSS has "donated" some part-time resources to run some of the administrative requirements.<br /><br />My understanding is that DCSS-land was not particularly thrilled when this group organized and began building its vision but, like getting over the fact that I insist to advocate for CKHS, I believe the two groups have come to terms and DCPSF is now actively organizing and promoting the public education cause in DeKalb with the blessing of DCSS.<br /><br />My take on their mission is that they will serve as an agent for long-term positive change in DeKalb and also as a skunk-works to incubate/foster local school support groups.<br /><br />The Cross Keys Foundation is the first group to leverage the DCPSF and their resources. Our volunteer Board entered into agreement with them during December and begins 2010 ready to blow away people with what we can accomplish.<br /><br />I have been very fortunate to have a small group of very talented and dedicated individuals step forward to serve on our Board and while we don't expect to change the world in a day ... give us a few months! :)<br /><br />We are working on some pretty exciting opportunities for our public schools that I pray come to fruition so I can tout them to you soon. Stayed tuned for some very exciting news in the coming months for our Cross Keys, Sequoyah, Oakcliff, Cary Reynolds, Dresden, Montclair, and Woodward kids.<br /><br />I have to thank the contributors and readers of this blog. You have been a source of information and inspiration to me and I honestly believe I could not have come "to speed" as well without this forum. Thank you for being the a true catalyst, Cerebration!<br /><br />Sorry for the long post ... again!<br /><br>Kim Gokcehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01855554437157990110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-10167629845977898332010-01-08T23:24:12.601-05:002010-01-08T23:24:12.601-05:00Congratulations and thank you Kim!Congratulations and thank you Kim!andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425606310640843705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-11873792186687285032010-01-08T17:40:12.793-05:002010-01-08T17:40:12.793-05:00Continued:
Kim truely Rocks.
I forgot to sign my...Continued:<br /><br />Kim truely Rocks.<br /><br />I forgot to sign my name. I have got to remember my password.<br /><br />EllaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-35421959710438344852010-01-08T17:39:02.664-05:002010-01-08T17:39:02.664-05:00Kim is an outstanding young man. He is a champion ...Kim is an outstanding young man. He is a champion of the year. His community support is wonderful. He wants to continue living in the community he is in and would like for Cross Keys to be the high school his three year old attends one day. Unlike many other parents in this area he does not want to move. He loves the area. Instead he fights to improve the school system where he lives.<br /><br />He truely cares Cross Keys and the students who live in the community. He would be a perfect candidate to be on a school board committee from this area. <br /><br />I am lucky I had an opportunity to meet and work with him on a little project. Kim rocks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-87561889051620150872010-01-08T15:36:01.575-05:002010-01-08T15:36:01.575-05:00cheers for Kim!cheers for Kim!Dekalbparenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16376422781260452873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-71383164645402035662010-01-08T15:35:04.512-05:002010-01-08T15:35:04.512-05:00Kim you are my hero and I would vote for you in a ...Kim you are my hero and I would vote for you in a heartbeat!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-5126803357634476292010-01-08T15:29:48.434-05:002010-01-08T15:29:48.434-05:00Cross Keys is such a fabulous place, with wonderfu...Cross Keys is such a fabulous place, with wonderful kids. Thanks, Kim, for letting everyone else know what I have known for many, many years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-72374949856405769342010-01-08T15:11:03.775-05:002010-01-08T15:11:03.775-05:00MANY THANKS and CONGRATULATIONS, Kim! You really ...MANY THANKS and CONGRATULATIONS, Kim! You really are a true hero! And Cross Keys is an AMAZING school with a highly dedicated staff! Hooray for all of you!SongCuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00242639267685181829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-52473121165439055872010-01-08T14:36:31.861-05:002010-01-08T14:36:31.861-05:00Kim is great. If every member of the BOE walked t...Kim is great. If every member of the BOE walked the entire building at Cross Keys, and around the entire grounds, they would be disgusted at its condition. The students there are achieving academically despite horrible cinditions.<br /><br />Thanks Kim for everything you do for Cross Keys High!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-66871586542209605852010-01-08T14:23:44.852-05:002010-01-08T14:23:44.852-05:00Kim you rock!! Unfortunately, Redovian and other ...Kim you rock!! Unfortunately, Redovian and other BOE members are set in their minds that Cross Keys will become a tech school or something like that. Cross Keys will not have its facilities upgraded or receive any attention under the current BOE and superintendent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151096942903989101.post-91177210653328186272010-01-08T14:13:25.229-05:002010-01-08T14:13:25.229-05:00Yeah, Kim!!
This is the link to main website fo...Yeah, Kim!! <br /><br />This is the link to main website for the <a href="http://crosskeysfoundation.org/index.php/home" rel="nofollow">Cross Keys Foundation.</a><br /><br />You can also access the contribution menu for Cross Keys at the all new <a href="https://dekalbcounty.ejoinme.org/MyPages/TheDCPSFDonationPage/tabid/147197/Default.aspx" rel="nofollow">DCSS Foundation.</a><br /><br />Send them some money everyone!!Cerebrationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11161868015604029471noreply@blogger.com