Arizona senator John Huppenthal (R-Ahwatukee) thinks teachers are an embarrassment.
In a recent ABC 15 "investigation" he was asked if an education conference held at one of Arizona's 4-star hotels was an appropriate venue. He was quoted as saying:
ABC Channel 15 ran with a dubious, fact-free piece attacking teachers, and John (who LOVES cameras) fell for the bait.
I will spend the whole weekend debunking both the "investigation" and Huppenthal's ill-thought-out comments about it--- and the teachers who attended.
If you are unfamiliar with him, that's senator Huppenthal (right) hard at work during Arizona's special session convened to fix the budget crisis.
No doubt he is dreaming of becoming Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Dream on, John. Dream on.
In a recent ABC 15 "investigation" he was asked if an education conference held at one of Arizona's 4-star hotels was an appropriate venue. He was quoted as saying:
“Well, it sends a horrible message," said John Huppenthal, Chairman of the Senate Education Committee. "How in the world could they think this was appropriate to go to a four-star resort?"
ABC Channel 15 ran with a dubious, fact-free piece attacking teachers, and John (who LOVES cameras) fell for the bait.
I will spend the whole weekend debunking both the "investigation" and Huppenthal's ill-thought-out comments about it--- and the teachers who attended.
If you are unfamiliar with him, that's senator Huppenthal (right) hard at work during Arizona's special session convened to fix the budget crisis.No doubt he is dreaming of becoming Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Dream on, John. Dream on.
Maybe he was worn out from a rough day of defacing and stealing campaign signs. ;-)
ReplyDeleteOur tax dollars paid for teachers and their families to spend six days and nights at a four star resort, plus transportation in school district cars. At the same time, other teachers are losing their jobs. Do you think there is ANY chance that voters will be sympathetic with that? I have a child who suffers from autism, and Senator Huppental is the only official decent enough to return my calls or help get me connected with help. He fights to help people!! I don't care what mud you throw at him, he will always have my thanks and my vote.
ReplyDeleteI watched senator Huppenthal cast the deciding vote to cut $400 million from education tonight. I'm not sure how that will help your child-- or anyone's.
ReplyDeleteThe "investigation" by Channel 15 was poorly done and greatly exaggerated. If you will please come back and check this blog on Sunday I will have several posts up about the misconceptions-- deliberate or accidental-- that the report uses.
For example, the ROOM rate for the conference was $89. For 1 or 4 people-- $89 total. So, if you are traveling a great distance and want to bring your spouse, child or both, you can at no additional cost to the taxpayer. This piece of information was intentionally/accidentally overlooked by the reporter.