Comments on: Meeting Malcolm: Thomas Pays Surprise Visit To Northview High School

By: Be for real

Be for real — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 01:30:59 +0000

Keeping it real, As far as Malcolm’s response to becoming a teacher, “They make a difference”, it’s been said many times by others. You act like he coined the phase. Be original get your own response.

By: Concerned

Concerned — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:14:53 +0000

Ole’ Willie, no truer words have ever been spoken. Let there be controversy, these are the first ones in front of a camera or the first ones to speak(negatively). Let there be something for students and you can’t find them, especially if you need help. As for Mr. Thomas, he knows what it takes to be successful and he will do his best for the students.

By: Ole' Willie

Ole' Willie — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:27:34 +0000

Mr. Thomas ,the vast majority of the northend residents support you and we understand the difficulties you and the district are facing.
I have noticed that most of your detractors have never volunteered to help out at Northview . It is easier to gripe than to offer a helping hand.

By: Nuthill

Nuthill — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 18:55:24 +0000

Not only is Mr. Thomas an encourament for the students, but he is an encouragement to the parents and gaurdians. I agree with Nikki, Mr. Paul never sat down with any students from any school that I know about. Way to go Mr. Thomas, keep up the good work!

By: C

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 06:11:45 +0000

My daughter is an EWMS cheerleader. When the EWMS cheer squad went to National cheer competition in Feb and placed 2nd Mr. Thomas personally mailed her a handwritten card in the mail congratulating her on her accomplishment. I think we should be thankful we finally have someone that cares about our students and people’s jobs.

By: Keeping it real...

Keeping it real... — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 01:28:30 +0000

I agree with Nikki. I get so frustrated when people speak, or type, on things they know nothing about. People need to get their facts straight before they go spitting out false and misleading information and making accusations. Bottom line, Malcolm Thomas is not doing “damage control”. He didn’t create the problems at Carver/Century. He is doing what he was voted in to do, which is to keep the school district running effectively and looking after ALL kids in the entire district. Malcolm Thomas has NEVER looked at the north end of the county as anything inferior to the rest of the county. His recommendation for closure is not personal, even though many are insinuating it is. Now, that’s the truth.

By: Another Century Parent

Another Century Parent — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 01:01:02 +0000

Way to go Nikki I agree with you 100%!!!

By: Nikki

Nikki — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:28:35 +0000

Century girl wrote --- Spare me…keep your $2.00 bills and coins at home….

Huh? Where does it say he was handing out $2 bills? The $2 bills were handed out to the Century kids. If you read that story you will find out they were given out by the foundation for excellence. it is a non-profit group that people contribute their own money too. It is not the county's money.

He did these visits to the century elementary and middle school too early this year, so you cannnot complain about that either.

Find me a picture or story about jim paul sitting down and helping north end kids with their term papers. We have an improvement in Thomas.

By: Century girl

Century girl — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 23:46:28 +0000

Way to go…looks like Malcolm Thomas is may be trying to do damage control to improve his image in the North-end of the county. Spare me…keep your $2.00 bills and coins at home….maybe if you would cut some of the expenses of the top….there would be more money for teachers and schools. Yes, give to the ones doing the work!

By: Keeping it real...

Keeping it real... — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 21:05:28 +0000

I am a huge Malcolm Thomas supporter. Everyone keeps saying that they only “want what is best for the kids.” Well, you got it! Malcolm’s number one priority is providing Escambia County students the best education possible. I challenge the people who are upset with him (primarily due to the recommendation of Carver/Century’s closure) to truly step back and look at this man. See what he did before he taught, why he decided to give up a well-paying job to teach, what he ended up teaching, how he got the prestigious honor of being the Escambia County Teacher of the Year, and all the data analysis he performed while the head of Evaluation Services. Malcolm is going to take this school district and make it the best!

As an educator, I am often reminded how little money I bring home and the countless hours I work, with no overtime. However, Malcolm sums it up best when asked why he decided to go into teaching. When asked didn’t he know what teachers make, he simply responded with “Yes. They make a difference.” You go, Malcolm. This will forever be my response as well.