[George W. Bush]

Mr. Fincher will be the new principal at Paulding County High. THANKS BOE for finally getting something right. He's going to wonders for the morale of the staff, students and parents at PCHS!

Goodbye and good riddance to the current principal. They should have fired his butt 4 years ago!
Now, the superintendant needs to fire the athletic director at PCHS and I'll shut up for a little while.

[sugail]

I hope this is a positive move for Paulding High School and that good things will happen and you all will be happy with the change.

[spunky]

what school does Mr Fincher come from.

[Barbed wire]

spunky, on 23 March 2011 - 10:23 AM, said:

what school does Mr Fincher come from.

I don't know all his history, but Mr Fincher was at Hiram High when my daughter went there. I think he was A/D and Asst Prin and then Principal maybe 2006-7-8? He was then at the Board over something until the past year. I believe he has been working with a private school this year. He is an excellent choice for PCHS. I think he will bring a lot of healing and morale to the school. Great choice!

[Just thinkin' hard]

Barbed Wire - you are correct - he's currently with Grace Baptist Church. I'm glad he's coming back. I wasn't overly happy when he left Hiram right before my oldest got there. And, this means that Dobbins should be keeping Dr. Ross at least one more year - my silent fear was that he now has Dobbins running fairly smoothly and that he would be moved to put out a fire at PCHS.

[redneckgirrrlll]

He will be an outstanding addition to PCHS! He was great when he was at Hiram.

[Paulding Sporting Goods]

Awesome move! He is a great man!

[tbird]

Angel Eyes, on 23 March 2011 - 08:31 AM, said:

Mr. Fincher will be the new principal at Paulding County High. THANKS BOE for finally getting something right. He's going to wonders for the morale of the staff, students and parents at PCHS!

Goodbye and good riddance to the current principal. They should have fired his butt 4 years ago!
Now, the superintendant needs to fire the athletic director at PCHS and I'll shut up for a little while.

I am sure that by October next school year---we will be back to your same old posts. Just saying.

[spunky]

Barbed wire, on 23 March 2011 - 10:32 AM, said:

I don't know all his history, but Mr Fincher was at Hiram High when my daughter went there. I think he was A/D and Asst Prin and then Principal maybe 2006-7-8? He was then at the Board over something until the past year. I believe he has been working with a private school this year. He is an excellent choice for PCHS. I think he will bring a lot of healing and morale to the school. Great choice!

Thanks for the info!!!

[Barbed wire]

spunky, on 23 March 2011 - 01:37 PM, said:

Thanks for the info!!!

In 2005 my 23 year old daughter was shot and killed. My younger daughter was a Sr at Hiram High. Mr Fincher had lost a son in an auto accident a year or so earlier. We have a bond because of this. My younger daughter would have days she just couldn't sit in class--just grieving for her sister. Mr Fincher was always there. She had an open invitation to come to his office if she was having a bad day. They grieved together. I love that man and his sweet wife.

This post has been edited by Barbed wire: 23 March 2011 - 02:28 PM

[Mikey]

It's great to see Mr. Fincher back in his role as a principal. PCHS is extremely fortunate to have him assuming leadership there. He was a fine principal at Hiram High. He plays well with others, listens, and stands by his word.

[Just thinkin' hard]

Barbed wire, on 23 March 2011 - 01:56 PM, said:

In 2005 my 23 year old daughter was shot and killed. My younger daughter was a Sr at Hiram High. Mr Fincher had lost a son in an auto accident a year or so earlier. We have a bond because of this. My younger daughter would have days she just couldn't sit in class--just grieving for her sister. Mr Fincher was always there. She had an open invitation to come to his office if she was having a bad day. They grieved together. I love that man and his sweet wife.

Your daughter was a wonderful public servant - not just as an officer - but just as a person. She was wonderful. And, I know you miss her everyday.

I knew that Mr. Fincher had lost his son - we spoke generally about it once - the pain was so intense in his eyes - I never asked any details. I met his lovely wife and daughter a few weeks ago when we ran into each other at a local mexican place.

PCHS is very, very fortunate to have such a good man at the helm.

[fishnthec]

All I know of Mr. Fincher is that he is a very fair person. I think he is a good choice.

[mei lan]

Barbed wire, on 23 March 2011 - 01:56 PM, said:

In 2005 my 23 year old daughter was shot and killed.

Oh, BW - I am so, horribly, awfully sorry. I cannot imagine. My heart is broken for you. I pray God's greatest mercy and comfort for your heart.



Still crying.

[hornetmom]

PCHS is so lucky! Mr Fincher is absolutely wonderful! He came from Osborne High School years back. He was principal at HHS when my son was there. That is so awesome!

[spunky]

Barbed wire, on 23 March 2011 - 01:56 PM, said:

In 2005 my 23 year old daughter was shot and killed. My younger daughter was a Sr at Hiram High. Mr Fincher had lost a son in an auto accident a year or so earlier. We have a bond because of this. My younger daughter would have days she just couldn't sit in class--just grieving for her sister. Mr Fincher was always there. She had an open invitation to come to his office if she was having a bad day. They grieved together. I love that man and his sweet wife.

So sorry about your daughter. Great to hear all these wonderful things about Mr Fincher!!! Can't wait for next year!

[GO*BAMA]

That's awesome!!! Mr. Fincher ROCKS!!! He was so awesome when he was at Hiram!!!!

[gog8tors]

Just one question. Did Hiram have all these alleged problems when Mr. Fincher first started? I mean, to hear some folks tell it he is walking into a "hornets nest" (no pun intended). I really do hope he does well and AE and others can get their way.

[edu]

A principal can only do so much without board support and in this county , that isn't much.

[crazy4u]

He retired from the BOE last year. Do they normally rehire after retiring?

[Bunkys dad]

Mr. Fincher is GREAT my older kids were at Hiram with him and my youngest is at PCHS. I can not wait. One day my son was out sick and I took him to the Dr. and they could not write an excuse because thier printer was down. Hiram High would not take his Dr.

I pray he can turn some things around at PCHS. Notice I said some things. I went for conferences and could not believe the amount of spitballs on the wall and ceiling of a particular classroom. It is a shame the administration wont back up the teachers.

[Mariposa]

Pensacola, on 25 March 2011 - 10:03 PM, said:

He retired from the BOE last year. Do they normally rehire after retiring?

Yes

[momof 3]

So what is the OP's time frame for things to do a 180 and be what he/she wants? I hope the expectations are more realistic than some of the demands that were posted here.

Good luck to the new principal, I would NOT want to be in his shoes.

This post has been edited by momof 3: 28 March 2011 - 11:58 AM

[putnam2030]

Pensacola, on 25 March 2011 - 10:03 PM, said:

He retired from the BOE last year. Do they normally rehire after retiring?

I believe he retired because his position at BOE was done away with during budget cuts.

[CrazyD]

sugail, on 23 March 2011 - 08:46 AM, said:

I hope this is a positive move for Paulding High School and that good things will happen and you all will be happy with the change.

I'm sure it will be! My child and I were talking the other day and from all of the talk around the school everyone is excited about the change. The teachers are commenting on how they look forward to him being there so that should tell you something. I'm happy for them, their jobs are hard enough for them already and any support they might 'start' to get next year will certainly boost their morale, which in turn will definitely benefit our children.

I know there are some on here that 'bash' others for their demands for change at PCHS but I can only say if they experienced what we do then they would change their opinions. You don't have to have a problem child in the school to feel the need for change. I know parents of extremely intelligent students, ranked at the very top of their class at PCHS that wants and desires the changes as well. Actually I must say that the parents of the 'problem students' or 'trouble makers' could care a less more so than any others. Common sense would tell you that that is 'part' of the reason that the 'bad kids' are bad to begin with, the parents don't care. The majority of concerns for change at PCHS comes from caring and involved parents, ones that want 'better' for our kids. With that being said, I as a parent of a PCHS student am thrilled with the change.

[Kim Cobb PCSB Post 3]

edu, on 25 March 2011 - 06:20 AM, said:

A principal can only do so much without board support and in this county , that isn't much.

Just for clarification... are you refering to board or central office administration? Mr. Fincher is very familiar with both and would not be willing to return if he did not feel he would be supported would he?

[markdavd]

I just hope the discipline problems they brought Segars in to take care of don't return. I remember posts here almost weekly about fights and having to call in the Sheriffs Office.

[Orwell]

[quote name='Kim Cobb PCSB Post 3' timestamp='1301331996' post='3417697']
Just for clarification... are you refering to board or central office administration? Mr. Fincher is very familiar with both and would not be willing to return if he did not feel he would be supported would he

In the past there have been examples of both, principals not supporting teachers and the board office interfering in discipline and management issues at the schools.

[Greatma]

markdavd, on 28 March 2011 - 12:14 PM, said:

I just hope the discipline problems they brought Segars in to take care of don't return. I remember posts here almost weekly about fights and having to call in the Sheriffs Office.

I believe Mr. Segars did just what he was told to do.

[markdavd]

BMR, on 28 March 2011 - 04:06 PM, said:

I believe Mr. Segars did just what he was told to do.

Which was to handle the student discipline problem.

The question is, will it stay handled?

[spunky]

markdavd, on 28 March 2011 - 12:14 PM, said:

I just hope the discipline problems they brought Segars in to take care of don't return. I remember posts here almost weekly about fights and having to call in the Sheriffs Office.

I had a child at PCHS before Segars & have one now. The kids were so out of control. The officers were there daily. I just hope the new man will keep the kids under control.

[markdavd]

spunky, on 28 March 2011 - 06:01 PM, said:

I had a child at PCHS before Segars & have one now. The kids were so out of control. The officers were there daily. I just hope the new man will keep the kids under control.

When you say 'were,' I assume you mean before Segars?

[George W. Bush]

CrazyD, on 28 March 2011 - 11:52 AM, said:

I know parents of extremely intelligent students, ranked at the very top of their class at PCHS that wants and desires the changes as well. ......... The majority of concerns for change at PCHS comes from caring and involved parents, ones that want 'better' for our kids. With that being said, I as a parent of a PCHS student am thrilled with the change.

Excellent post! Thank goodness help is finally on the way for the students, parents and teachers at PCHS. I'm very excited.

Maybe the athletic director will get a pink slip soon too...I sure hope so! He's awful!!!

[Orwell]

Many times the board decides to hire someone to handle certain situations at a school. Segars was brought to Dobbins to straighten out the discipline which he did. Unfortunately the principals that followed him didn't do their job.
Segars was brought to PCHS to develop control over the students and teachers which I assume he did.
Turner was brought to East to have control over the discipline which was completely wild but he did his job.

Many times in doing this, you may antagonize parents, students and maybe teachers but you are hired to handle a certain task which is considered needed by the higher-ups. They may be brought in to raise test scores. They may also be brought in to develop a better sports program.
I assume the order of preference in a school would be academics or discipline, then sports.
Fincher was assistant to Turner at Hiram and has a good reputation. It may be interesting to see what he does. I heard he met with all the old and new coaches at PCHS this week.

[icare]

sutler, on 01 April 2011 - 01:17 PM, said:

Many times the board decides to hire someone to handle certain situations at a school. Segars was brought to Dobbins to straighten out the discipline which he did. Unfortunately the principals that followed him didn't do their job.
Segars was brought to PCHS to develop control over the students and teachers which I assume he did.
Turner was brought to East to have control over the discipline which was completely wild but he did his job.

Many times in doing this, you may antagonize parents, students and maybe teachers but you are hired to handle a certain task which is considered needed by the higher-ups. They may be brought in to raise test scores. They may also be brought in to develop a better sports program.
I assume the order of preference in a school would be academics or discipline, then sports.
Fincher was assistant to Turner at Hiram and has a good reputation. It may be interesting to see what he does. I heard he met with all the old and new coaches at PCHS this week.

Fincher was also Principal at Hiram High School and Executive Director of High Schools for PCSD. He will do great at PCHS.

[Just thinkin' hard]

sutler, on 01 April 2011 - 01:17 PM, said:

Many times the board decides to hire someone to handle certain situations at a school. Segars was brought to Dobbins to straighten out the discipline which he did. Unfortunately the principals that followed him didn't do their job.
Segars was brought to PCHS to develop control over the students and teachers which I assume he did.
Turner was brought to East to have control over the discipline which was completely wild but he did his job.

Many times in doing this, you may antagonize parents, students and maybe teachers but you are hired to handle a certain task which is considered needed by the higher-ups. They may be brought in to raise test scores. They may also be brought in to develop a better sports program.
I assume the order of preference in a school would be academics or discipline, then sports.
Fincher was assistant to Turner at Hiram and has a good reputation. It may be interesting to see what he does. I heard he met with all the old and new coaches at PCHS this week.

What do mean - that the principals at Dobbins didn't do their job???? Dr. Ross and his team are all over discipline. As a sub and a parent with one there - I don't know what you're seeing. I was all worried that Dr. Ross was going to get tapped out to take on the PCHS mess and straighten it out.

[gog8tors]

Angel Eyes, on 01 April 2011 - 12:35 PM, said:

Excellent post! Thank goodness help is finally on the way for the students, parents and teachers at PCHS. I'm very excited.

Maybe the athletic director will get a pink slip soon too...I sure hope so! He's awful!!!

Why? Please give specific examples. What has he done or not done? Do you have a child in the sports programs? Are you a member of the booster club/s? Have you voiced your displeasure to the director or the booster club president? So just what is your problem? You can change the names of the "innoncent" if it helps to tell your story.

[Orwell]

Just thinkin, on 01 April 2011 - 03:02 PM, said:

What do mean - that the principals at Dobbins didn't do their job???? Dr. Ross and his team are all over discipline. As a sub and a parent with one there - I don't know what you're seeing. I was all worried that Dr. Ross was going to get tapped out to take on the PCHS mess and straighten it out.

I just heard about a kid that threw a chair in one class and then uploaded a porno site in keyboarding. Nothing was done to him from what I heard.
I have heard several stories about teachers not getting along and confusion with the schedule.
I have talked to several teachers in the school that think the discipline is a joke in the school.
I have observed terrible behavior in the hallways and gym.

[George W. Bush]

gog8tors, on 01 April 2011 - 03:20 PM, said:

Why? Please give specific examples. What has he done or not done? Do you have a child in the sports programs? Are you a member of the booster club/s? Have you voiced your displeasure to the director or the booster club president? So just what is your problem? You can change the names of the "innoncent" if it helps to tell your story.

Ask any of the boosters, parents as well as coaches and they will nearly all agree he needs to resign. My displeasure has been duly noted, yet I'm still waiting on the powers that be to make a change. Specific examples have been noted in so many threads that Pubby has even booted me off for a week to try to get me to get over it. Well I'm still not over it. The athletic Director needs a pink slip!

[George W. Bush]

Athletic programs need parental support, administration support and community support. PCHS has lost all three. Parents really feel like they have no voice. How many times have parents addressed issues with the administration (specifically the awful athletic director), but legitimate concerns seems to fall on deaf ears.

Start with the basics, good equipment, good facilities and good communication with parents. Keep things simple and understand that athletics should focus on teamwork. Winners are made by smart practice methods, parental support in the home and by staying focused in the classroom. You need all three before ever getting into the game. A good coach and athletic director can evaluate at what players they have, teach methods to maximize the individuals talent, yet keep the focus on the team. Successful coaches will keep the kids interested and begging for more. PCHS has lost focus. Remember the memories the coaches and administrators are making for the teams are ones they will have forever. Unfortunatley for the kids at PCHS, instead of having a memory that was fun and successful, well their memories will be something else.