Dear Dr. Cardona: An Open Letter From A Connecticut Mom
By Gwen Samuel
Dear Dr. Cardona,
Congratulations on your nomination to become the next U.S. Secretary of Education.
It doesn’t seem so long ago that we were sitting in your office here in Meriden discussing a bullying issue regarding my child. You were so attentive, and while I might not have been happy with all the decisions made, I always appreciated that you took the time to actually listen and recommend some appropriate supports — in a timely manner.
Your willingness to listen is a huge asset, and it’s why I wasn’t always *that* thorn-in-your-side mom advocating for my child.
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