Gates EET (Empowering Effective Teachers) Program Position

I believe the EET program as it exists is seriously flawed and needs radical surgery rather than the “tweaking” suggested by current board members.

Here is a quick look at the immediate changes that should be considered in order to make the program more effective and more fair to teachers.

• Expand the mentor program


• Convert some of the peer evaluators into mentors.


• Put the remainder of the peer evaluators back in the classroom.


• Put the evaluation portion of teacher accountability back in the hands of principals.


• Work with the Legislature and other districts to create a set of “factors” to be applied to student achievement that will mitigate the impact of student issues like absenteeism and sleeping during class that are beyond teacher control.

Why You Should Elect Terry Kemple!

The “Elect Terry Kemple” school board campaign is focused on improving educational outcomes for the students who are entrusted to the care of the Hillsborough County School District.

As an advocate for parents and their families, for the last 17 years I’ve led many efforts in our community.

These efforts have been directed at a variety of issues, but the most frequent has been defending parents’ right to make decisions about their children’s educational priorities and practices.


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What Does A School Board Member Do?

Weigh Every Decision to See if It Will Benefit Students!

• Set Policy

In the ABC Plan, this facet of a school board member’s responsibility requires actively soliciting participation from parents.

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The Terry Kemple “ABC” Plan

A Plan to Improve Educational Outcomes

= Active Accountability

Everyone involved in the education of our most valuable resource, our children, should have clearly defined, measurable goals. Students, parents, teachers, staff, school board, and the community should all …

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School Board Candidate Says District Needs More Accountability

By D’Ann White, Editor, The Bloomingdale-Riverview Patch Brandon resident Terry Kemple is challenging longtime school board member Carol Kurdell.He’s a grandfather, a Christian and an American. As such, Brandon resident Terry Kemple said he’s very much concerned about the future of children, especially when it comes to their education. And watching the Hillsborough County School

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MY LETTER TO THE EDITOR IN TAMPA TRIBUNE 10/3/12

Thank you that in your recommendation for Hillsborough County School Board District 7 you got my name right, Terry Kemple, and you pointed out my high level of sincerity. In your recommendation, when speaking of my opponent, you said, “Kurdell is seeking her sixth term, which we do find excessive.” I was surprised you didn’t

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Terry Kemple Yard Signs and Literature Available!

Please pick up your yard sign and campaign literature to pass out to your friends. Also, please help Terry by volunteering at one of these locations. North Hillsborough: Carrollwood Shopping Center, 10213 Lake Carroll Way, Carrollwood Contact Rebecca DeBoer (813-347-8189)  Temple Terrace: 234 Bullard Parkway, Temple Terrace Contact Sara Sussman, (813-417-7218)  Plant City: 600 W.

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PRESS RELEASE: Speakers demand policy to keep CAIR out of Hillsborough County schools.

September 10, 2012For immediate release: For infomation contact: Terry Kemple    813-653-4822 / tkemple@integrity.com Speakers demand policy to keep CAIR out of Hillsborough County schools. School Board member Dr. Stacy White, one of the press conference speakers said, “I stand with parents and with the Education Coalition for a formal policy to protect our children.” Speakers and supporters

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YOUR HELP NEEDED TO PROTECT AMERICA FROM JIHADISTS!

AMERICA NEEDS YOU TO TAKE A STAND IN TAMPA ON 9/11!   The majority of Hillsborough School Board members prefer being politically correct to being careful with our children’s and our country’s future!   Board Chair Candy Olson arrogantly stated that our high school students are too savvy to be indoctrinated. Melvin Bledsoe will tell you different! He’s coming again on September

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