Texas Charter School Superintendants have meeting with public, Where is Soner?



photo of Superintendant (unlicensed) Soner Tarim with yet another photo opportunity with children.

Why was their a meeting on transparency regarding Texas Charter Schools and Soner (Harmony Science Academy)
was not invited?  Sorry Soner for you not getting invited to the meeting.  Nothing like being isolated by the TEA



http://www.thecypresstimes.com/article/News/Local_News/CHARTER_SCHOOL_MYTHS_REALITIES_DISCUSSED_AT_LUNCHEON_FORUM_TOMORROW/52330

Four area superintendents field questions about their schools

HOUSTON, TX - Charter school myths and realities are dispelled or underscored as four area superintendents
join a forum for charter school dialogue on Nov. 2 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Harris County Department of
Education, 6300 Irvington Blvd.

“Charter Schools—from Competitor to Partner” equips attendees with facts about area charter schools.
The forum also provides answers about the differences between charter schools and traditional public schools.

Panelists include Duncan Klussmann, superintendent of Spring Branch Independent School District; Mike Feinberg,
 co-founder of KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) and superintendent of KIPP Houston; Jason Bernal, president of
YES Prep Public Schools; and Victoria Dunn, superintendent of the Girls and Boys Preparatory Academy charter. 
WHERE IS SONER?“Our guest superintendents give information about their schools, explain what makes their schools great in terms of
best practices and share the challenges of leading their schools,” said John Sawyer, Harris County Department of
Education county school superintendent.  BUT WAIT, WHERE IS SONER?The forum stresses the fact that charter schools are actually public schools. Best practices of charters schools are
outlined and leaders tell how those might be replicated in traditional public schools. Superintendents share how
they can partner with traditional public schools and not necessarily compete.  WHERE IS SONER?“Parents want what’s best for their children, and from choices come commitment and opportunity,” said KIPP
 co-founder Mike Feinberg. Feinberg is superintendent of KIPP Houston which he co-founded in 1994.
oH NO A JEW IS THERE BUT NOT SONER?
“We are honored to be one of those choices for families and continue to seek unique ways to collaborate
 with traditional public schools to support more opportunities for Houston’s children,” Feinberg said.

Questions about charter schools will be fielded from the audience after introductions from each superintendent.
BUT WAIT ........WHERE IS SONER?Cost for the forum is $10 and includes a box lunch. For information about registration,
 call (713) 696-0790 or e-mail schatmon@hcde-texas.org. To register through the Internet,
 access www.hcde-texas.org.