Could South Carolina’s “It” teacher become the state’s next superintendent of education?
FITS has confirmed that several GOP leaders and at least two of the state’s top political consultants have contacted Dutch Fork High School teacher Kelly Payne to gauge her interest level in the job.
No Republicans have filed for the position and the Democratic incumbent, Jim Rex, certainly appears to be fumbling for the exit door.
Payne and her students – the “It” kids – have become South Carolina political sensations after turning their current issues classroom into the state’s preeminent political forum. Among other S.C. political luminaries, Payne’s students have welcomed S.C. Gov. Mark Sanford, House Speaker Bobby Harrell, Attorney General Henry McMaster, former Democratic leader Gilda Cobb-Hunter, S.C. Policy Council President Ashley Landess and S.C. Reps. Nikki Haley and Nathan Ballentine.
Previously, Payne has been politically active in the Alive @ 25 campaign, which teaches safe driving techniques to teenagers.
Frankly, we can’t think of a better choice for this position. Payne – who was a recent guest on FITS radio – would bring a level of energy to this role that’s been sorely lacking under the previous two adminsitrations. She’s also previously expressed an openness to any idea that will move the ball forward on academic achievement – including parental choice.
Dutch Fork High School has consistently ranked as one of the top high schools in America – obviously one of the few S.C. schools to earn such a distinction. Teachers like Payne have been a huge part of Dutch Fork’s success – which is something you’d think the education establishment would like to see duplicated statewide. You know, rather than duplicating failure – as seems to be the current policy.
Payne was non-commital when we spoke with her Wednesday about the job, saying only “I’m flattered.”
We hope she gives it strong and serious consideration …
By Rachel B. July 22, 2009 at 10:07 am
This is the common sense solution!!!
Go Ms. Payne!
I’m on her side!
By Matt Jarfi July 22, 2009 at 10:18 am
THE GREATEST IDEA EVER!
PLEASE RUN!!
I WANT TO DONATE NOW!!!
By Tom Harris July 22, 2009 at 10:19 am
I’m with Kelly!
Tom Harris
Charleston
By Jolie M July 22, 2009 at 10:22 am
I would support Ms. Payne she is a great asset to the Educational needs of South Carolina. She has my vote hands down.
By Tim Porter July 22, 2009 at 10:33 am
I’m with you Kelly. You would definately have my vote
By Lisa S. July 22, 2009 at 10:36 am
This is what our State needs, I hope you will seriously consider taking this position. As a mother of three, one in 11th grade and two in elementary, one very close to middle school, I have high hopes that my two younger will not be let down they way my oldest feels she has been, by our education system.
By friend of a friend. July 22, 2009 at 10:44 am
I can assure, not assume, that Ms. Payne has the perseverance, attitude, and ability to take on this job. It has been said by many student, teachers, and even the school administrators that Payne goes above and beyond in her current role. It is a universal understanding the Payne goes out of her way to ensure that her student learn as much as they can in the time that she is able to teach them. She constantly finds ways to get kids out of the class room in order to expose them to real life situations and occurrences. This includes simple, yet important tasks such as community service to more influential moves such as introducing us to important figures of the state, and taking students to view them in their work- the real world. I myself have included a couple of SC Rotary meetings, attended and was interviewed at the FairTax rally, and wear a shirt that presents the numerous attendants to Payne’s class including Governor Stanford, House Speaker Bobby Harrell, SC Reps Nikki Haley and Nathan Balentine, and the current superintendent, Jim Rex. If Ms. Payne was able to bring herself out of the class room enough to make a difference through the state by holding an office suck as superintendent she would not only be heard with a higher voice, but; her incredible ideas would be accomplished more quickly. Her first concern is the welfare of her students and if she is presented with the opportunity to guide the masses more effectively, she will take it. Ms. Payne would make a wise choice for the title in question, no doubt.
By A person that knows July 22, 2009 at 10:53 am
I can assure you that, from what I know, Kelly Payne is very likely to run for Sup of Education.
By Rick July 22, 2009 at 10:53 am
Ms. Payne, continue making a difference in the classroom. If you should enter into the political arena and attempt to make the same type of difference, every pissant will be crying about what a heartless creature you are and how you don’t care about the GRAND old South Carolina tradition of failure. Save yourself much pain and heartache, these same creatures that push you forward today will be the same to plant that knife later. Good luck….
By Rebecca Suggs July 22, 2009 at 10:54 am
I don’t live in S.C. and I don’t vote in S.C. but I can tell you from what I have learned about Kelly Payne just on Facebook she seems to be well qualified for this position. All my grandchildren live in S.C. and attend school there so I do have an interest in what happens there. I believe they will be in good hands with Kelly.
By Dean Allen July 22, 2009 at 10:57 am
Kelly Payne is the perfect Superintendent of Education for South Carolina. She is the epitome of what a school teacher should be. You would expect an “educator” to have a good education and proper manners, and Kelly certainly does.
Ms. Payne, as her students call her, is one of those rare individuals who does not merely settle for the minimum requirements in herself or those around her, least of all her students. She brings a desire for academic excellence to the profession. Kelly also cares deeply about the level of educational opportunity available to everyone in South Carolina. Her real passion is people – particularly her students; the “IT Kids.”
Kelly leads by example with her involvement in a wide variety of civic and charitable activities and associations; usually related to furthering the educational opportunities for her students. The South Carolina Republican Party would be fortunate to have a candidate of her caliber and Jim Rex would find her a formidable challenger!
By Bill Ammermann July 22, 2009 at 11:03 am
This is exactly the shot in the arm our education system needs. Both of my sons have been students of Ms. Payne and have benefited from her dedication in improving their education experience. Ms. Payne is very positive, no nonsense kind of woman who can get things done. She is very connected in the political arena as well. I stand behind her 100% and feel she would be an outstanding Superintendent and represent our State well. We need her standards in education to be ours. She has my vote.
By Debra Ray July 22, 2009 at 11:25 am
I would certainly support Kelly. She is an inspiration to all of her students. She has been a wonderful role model for my daughter.
By Sweet(gr)ass July 22, 2009 at 11:27 am
She is way hotter than Kate (octomilf)
more coverage please
By Katherine Jenerette July 22, 2009 at 11:27 am
Outstanding! With all four of my children in SC Public Schools from intermediate to High School I am excited about the possibility of Ms. Payne at the helm of our education system.
I have always supported the concept that the best initial step that could be taken to help public education: Kick the muti-layed bureaucracy out of the classrooms and ‘Put Teachers in Charge.’ (seems to work in colleges)
With Ms. Payne as South Carolina’s next superintendent of education we could have a very, very good start at the best of both worlds.
Run Kelly! Run!
that’s all for now – Katherine
By peewee July 22, 2009 at 11:39 am
Wow! Take someone from one of the best financed districts in one of the best socio-economic areas of SC and promote her for Education Superintendent. Her success in the classroom somewhat attributed to her freedom from not having to worry about the ceiling failing in, the majority of her students not having to worry where their next meal comes from or if the district will have the money for books and needs of the classrooms and students. Education Superentent is about more than enlightening students, it is about the hard realities of South Carolina. I doubt someone teaching at Dutch Fork knows too much about those realities
By Tough Girl July 22, 2009 at 11:43 am
It is unfortunate that politics has a way of chewing up good people and spitting them out. Can you imagine how the education establishment would work to destroy her?
I would be intrigued by her candidacy, but I would also pray for her current job, her reputation, and her entire well-being . The attack on her would be relentless.
By Toyota Kawaski July 22, 2009 at 12:11 pm
good thing this is not a state wide race
By Austin Lewis July 22, 2009 at 12:45 pm
Its great that we can have someone who knows the schools and our trying times. I would support Mrs. Payne 110% she is the best person for the job.
By GnuBerry July 22, 2009 at 1:05 pm
you seem obsessed with vouchers
By Pamela Templeton July 22, 2009 at 1:36 pm
This is the best school news I’ve heared all year. Go Kelly!
By Madi July 22, 2009 at 2:01 pm
Go Ms. Payne! I’m definately supporting you.
By baker July 22, 2009 at 2:11 pm
A few thoughts on all this:
1. It sounds like Ms. Payne is a very good teachers.
2. I think it would be great to have a current teacher run for the job of State Superintendent of Education. And, generally, I agree with the notion that teachers ought to have more of a voice in how decisions are made in public education.
3. At the same time, the job of running a really large agency is pretty different from the job of teaching. Success in one arena may or may not guarantee success in the other.
4. Ms. Payne has “expressed openness to parental choice” or whatever? OK, what does that mean? Choice within the public system, such as Jim Rex has pushed for? Vouchers limited only to the poorest kids in the roughest schools? That’s VERY different from Put Parents In Charge or the Educationi Opportunity Act. Is Ms. Payne going to get hammered by people like Will Folks if she doesn’t buy in, whole hog, to something along the lines of PPIC?
5. Finally, this statement is just pure silliness: “Teachers like Payne have been a huge part of Dutch Fork’s success – which is something you’d think the education establishment would like to see duplicated statewide. You know, rather than duplicating failure….”
My guess is that OF COURSE school administrators would like to have more teachers like Ms. Payne. It can be hard to attract them to places like Marion County or Allendale County — rather than the suburbs of the state’s largest city. Moreoever, is the assertion Will is trying to make that Ms. Payne would get the same results working at some other school with the most disadvantaged kids in the state? Ms. Payne may be a fabulous teacher….and that’s one reason I suspect she knows the real challenges out there and the real differences between Dutch Fork High School and some of our state’s poorest schools.
By A person that knows July 22, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Ms. Payne is much more than a teacher. She is a community leader. She has been a great mentor to many students. She has gotten hundreds of students involved in public service.
By Leah Williams July 22, 2009 at 2:52 pm
I would support Kelly Payne wholeheartedly!! She is exactly what this state needs!!
By RT July 22, 2009 at 3:14 pm
Brent Nelsen should run for super! He is the best choice for South Carolina’s education system!
By Carter M July 22, 2009 at 3:22 pm
Wow…met Kelly about 8 years ago when we went to the same gym together. She was just trying to get her career started and I believe was taking a job as a teaching assistant. Kind of got out of touch until very recently and can’t believe how far she’s come, I had no idea but I’m not surprised. Incredibly impressive.
By Amanda Colt July 22, 2009 at 3:26 pm
I wonder how this thread got so big…Oh yeah Rachael B. sent out a message to the entire IT Kids Facebook group to comment on this. There is no way that 20 people would have commented on this non-story without that message. Even if Kelly Payne is as good of a teacher as the 20 students who posted before me said she is, she doesn’t stand a chance in this race.
By Deris Chantel July 22, 2009 at 3:35 pm
I personally know Ms. Kelly Payne as a teacher and as a friend when I need her. She is what I call a “above and beyond infinity” type of woman. She cares deeply for children, her own and others, even when discipline is involved.
Looking at her you cant help but see the joy, energy and life she spreads into herself, co-workers, students, her lessons, and others see may just pass by through her day to day life. She understands change and she’s very much politically informed. She even made sure I was to. She only wants the best for the future and I believe that she can take that position and be an example to others across the state.
I’m behind her 300% and there isn’t anything that can make me doubt her abilities.
By Garnet Spy July 22, 2009 at 3:38 pm
2010 is shaping up to be a watershed year for the Palmetto State. Should Kelly Payne run – and I encourage her to do so – I have no doubt that she would win. That means South Carolina’s KIDS win. Imagine – EVERY STUDENT IN SOUTH CAROLINA WOULD BE AN “IT KID!” And imagine the potential for shaking up a moribund and ineffective bureaucracy.
Kelly Payne knows how to educate. Spreading her brand of intellectual practices and teaching philosophy throughout South Carolina would be the biggest boon to education, industry and social well being in generations.
PAYNE/EDUCATION/SOUTH CAROLINA!
Go for it Kelly!
By Terri Koon July 22, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Kelly Payne is well qualified to lead our district ~ She will definitely have my vote!
By Mrs C July 22, 2009 at 4:00 pm
Having known Ms Payne for the last four years through both her classroom duties and her community involvement, I can attest to her drive to improve the lives of the state’s young people. She strives to widen the horizon’s of every teen she meets. She also has worked diligently to keep up to date with all current political events and policies. Congratulations on the recognition.
By Jim U July 22, 2009 at 4:16 pm
I have worked with KP on the Alive @25 program, and she has always put her students first. She would be a great leader for education in SC!!!
By Lauren :) July 22, 2009 at 4:23 pm
Ms. Payne was by far the greatest teacher I have ever had. She is caring & knows what she is talking about. She has improved Dutch Fork High School in many ways. Her commitment to what she does is incredible. She is what our state really needs! She is an inspiration to everyone!
By c.j. thompson July 22, 2009 at 4:57 pm
Go for it Kelly, we need someone like you in there that would have our kids future on top of list.also being the Christian that I believe you are would be great too.
By Catherine July 22, 2009 at 4:58 pm
Look at what she has done just this summer!!! Every time I turn around, Kelly Payne is inviting me to another event. Let’s get her involved in politics — back in April, she wrote the Guest Editorial for the Citizens for Reasonable Taxation Mini-News … I said then we might just be voting for her one day! That day must have arrived — vote for Kelly Payne!
By SC Moderate July 22, 2009 at 4:58 pm
I do not know much about Ms Payne, but it seems she has the energy and creativity that make her deserving of consideration.
My only questions would be…
1) Is she “open” to vouchers or “hel bent” on Vouchers? Big difference. One indicates “not a priority”, the other indicates “only priority.”
2) If she being recruited by special interest who will try to control her and force her to be a voucher robot?
It seems this article is giving credit to good teachers as being the answer to improvement in education. So one would think the article could also agree that you can improve public education by focusing on teacher recruitment. After all creating a lot of new private school funded by the state may attract some of the states best teachers- thus handicapping the improvement of public schools.
But it sounds like she is far too smart and in tune with the importance of a strong public school system to support Vouchers.
By Patricia Cavanaugh July 22, 2009 at 5:02 pm
Kelly Payne is one of the finest individuals you would ever meet. She is very intelligent, caring and educated. I have worked with Ms. Payne on Alive @25, her involvement with the Interact program at Lake Murray-Irmo Club and there is no one I know of who can come close to her finesse in the educational field, her problem solving, awareness of students’ needs and her generous nature. Her dedication and education of our students is unsurpassed. Our educational system would benefit greatly by her expertise. I would be proud to have her as our State Superintendent. Our State would benefit greatly. Patricia Cavanaugh
By Gaye July 22, 2009 at 5:36 pm
Our state would gain so much by having Kelly as its head school leader. You have my support 100%. Please consider this.
By Stinkbait July 22, 2009 at 6:41 pm
Regretfully, Tough Girl is absolutely right & that is terribly unfortunate. Anyone would have to be nuts to offer themselves, their family, their privacy, their dignity, etc. for a run at public office – & that isn’t what the founders had in mind. Can you imagine what life must’ve been like for the McCains, Obamas, et al. for the 3 1/2 years leading to the last election? — no wonder we’ve got a fruitcake for a governor – again.
By Chris Gates July 22, 2009 at 7:01 pm
As someone who’s been active in the community with Kelly, I’ve seen that she has what so few others have to be successful at a job like this…recent classroom experience…vision for policy…passion for her profession…love for and from her students…drive for excellence…political bearing. I’d vote for this remarkable teacher in a heartbeat, and I’d campaign hard for her to see her win.
By BIN News Editorial Staff July 22, 2009 at 8:03 pm
sic(k) willie, your pet”it” teacher may be a good teacher, but she has less executive experience than Sarah Palin. And everyone knows Palin got picked as V.P. candidate only because no one else would touch it.
Can Kelly Payne see Russia from her classroom? :)
Even worse, she has less executive experience that Katherine (Sweet Toes) Jennerennerettetnnnete. Which means: none.
BIN News Editorial Staff
Flair, Balanced
By alex catoe July 22, 2009 at 8:06 pm
I am a former student of Ms Kelly Payne, and I think 100% she should run. And I think that this would be the perfect position for her. :)
By DeAnne Corley July 22, 2009 at 8:10 pm
Kelly would do a wonderful job!!! I would certainly vote for her! Way to go Kelly!
By Alex Hampton July 22, 2009 at 9:13 pm
I think RT had a good point. What if Brent Nelsen switched races? He is doing relatively well in the gubernatorial race but his expertise is in education. Furthermore, he has visited schools across the state as per his campaign blog and his state wide name recognition is much larger than Ms. Payne’s. Does anybody know if there is any possibility of him switching races?
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By Matt July 22, 2009 at 9:46 pm
Well if Kelly Payne does run, she will rival only Ken Ard in the number of supporters she has lurking around the political blogs just waiting to post generic comments of support when her name is mentioned in a blog post.
By Peter Bennett July 22, 2009 at 10:10 pm
Kelly Payne would do an amazing job and the entire state would benefit from her intelligence, ideas, enthusiasm and work ethic.
By Smart Kid Grant July 22, 2009 at 10:45 pm
Ms. Payne,
In the past, you have shown your distaste toward the current system, including several times you thought you would be fired for speaking your mind, this shows what is needed.
Someone kind, motivational, and outgoing.
By Local Lover July 22, 2009 at 10:48 pm
There is no one that I can think of that would be better than Ms. Payne for the position. Unlike Inez, a former teacher, you have no bureaucratic loyalty to the system!!
By Donkey/elephant.. and in between July 22, 2009 at 10:53 pm
In all honesty the “system” is failing and has been for several years, we need someone who knows edu but is willing to change the “system” no matter what.
Go Ms. Payne!
Its nice to hear that a trust worthy teacher is stepping up to the plate.
By Randy Dickey July 23, 2009 at 12:18 am
I highly recommend Kelly. I can’t think of another person I would like to see in this position. She is a person who never give less than 100% and she follows through with all of her tasks. Let’s shake things up and put Kelly’s awesome work ethic and ideas in to action.
By Angela B. July 23, 2009 at 2:21 am
Kelly Payne is an amazing teacher and even more an amazing person. Her love for teaching, her enthusiam, her willingness to help students thrive and her ability to ensure an equal opportunity for students to learn is amazing. Kelly knows first hand what it takes to help students of every background and she is not affraid to speak up for those that cannot. Kelly embraces every task with motivation and compassion, and ask nothing of anyone that she herself wouldn’t do.Therefore, she will make the right decision for herself and the best decision for the future of our state’s education.
By Cole Scoggins July 23, 2009 at 2:34 am
Being an outsider looking into the education realm, it is blatantly obvious upon entering Kelly Payne’s classroom the amount of commitment and adoration she has to her school, community, and more importantly- her students. She has challenged her students to learn and understand what is happening around them by exposing them to the various political leaders, public officials, and media journalists within the 4 walls of her classroom, and throughout our community. She embraces the intellect of every student in which she instructs beyond the pages of a textbook. Not only as an educator has she gone above and beyond the call-of-duty, but also as a community activist- encouraging the students and their families to show their support for political candidates, current legislature, and voice their opinions on current issues as a whole. Ask any student who matriculates at DFHS, whether they have been enrolled in her classes or not, and they would with out a doubt be able to list the infinite undertakings Kelly has involved herself with. Enormously influential programs like Alive @ 25 and her infamous “IT KIDS” are known not just within the school she is employed by, but throughout the community and state. Knowledge of the education system and the devotion to every students’ success are key elements to consider when electing a adequate education superintendent, and I believe that Kelly Payne is a very worthy candidate.
By Khalil AL Qinawy July 23, 2009 at 9:23 am
First, SC must appreciate those several GOP leaders and the at least two Political consultants for their vision and most appropriate choice for the position. Second and last of all, Kelly by no comparison, does not only qualify for the post, but certainly is capable of enhancing talents and expanding the horizon of the future generations of the State of South Carolina, and will be with no doubt a national Icon to look up to and learn from by all other states in efforts to upgrade their approach and conduct.
Go Kelly, You Owe it to the future generations of SC and USA.
By Lisa McLellan July 23, 2009 at 9:33 am
Kelly Payne would be an awesome choice!
By John Steinberger July 23, 2009 at 10:14 am
I had the honor of speaking to Kelly’s class in June about FairTax. Although it was the last week of school, the entire class was attentive, engaged, polite and welcoming. Kelly is someone who genuinely cares about enhancing the lives of students!
I can’t think of a better qualification for State Superintendent of Education than being a classroom teacher. Rather than mingling with bureaucrats in the cubicles, she would be getting out into the schools and the communities and learning about how the state can assist schools and improve learning conditions for students.
Run Kelly, Run!
By Hellen Phillips July 23, 2009 at 11:04 am
Kelly Payne will have my vote!
By Allen Olson July 23, 2009 at 11:21 am
I would love to see Kelly run, I would also support her any way I could
By Friends in New York State July 23, 2009 at 1:38 pm
Go Kelly Go!
We only wish you could run up here in the North and straighten things out for us too!!!!All our love and energy is with you!!!!!!!!
By Sarah Bear July 23, 2009 at 6:29 pm
In my opinion Ms.Payne would make an excellent choice for Superintendent. This state’s education has been failing for a while now. That’s a given. Everyone knows that not everything is always what it seems. With her being a teacher she knows day to day what goes on inside school walls.
I don’t think that her not teaching in a poorer school would have any negative affect on the outcome of this election. When people say that since she hasn’t taught in a poor school so she only knows what its like to teach in a “rich” school that’s just plain stupid because on some level I know she knows that not every school in SC is going to be up to standard. NEWS FLASH! At least she knows what’s going on!!! Ms. Payne is always up to date on any news whether it is local, state, national, or worldwide.
Obviously she connects with her students very well. Just look at the many stories that have been written about the “It” Kids. She has also started Alive @ 25 at Dutch Fork, which is state wide now. You can always find her around the community. She attends the Rotary Club and she is always helping with roadside cleanup days.
I don’t see how she does it all. It must be tough on her, which I realize more and more now that I think of everything she does. She will make a great superintendent.
Best of luck!
Sarah :)
By KC July 23, 2009 at 7:19 pm
Very elated to hear the news of Kelly’s possible candidacy. Her prescence in the executive education circut would be a very much needed breath of fresh air. Good Luck Kelly and for the sake of educators and students alike, may your journey be successful!
By Vicki W July 23, 2009 at 7:39 pm
Kelly is well qualified and would be an assett. Kelly you have my vote hands down!!!!
Vicki Waggoner
Chapin Resident
By Mandy Bellamy July 23, 2009 at 8:00 pm
After knowing Ms. Payne for many years and knowing how she is with politics, I know that this would be the perfect job for her. I support her all the way :]
By public school teacher July 24, 2009 at 11:16 am
This is one teacher at an impoverished black middle school who will support you, Kelly! Don’t be intimidated by the change in lifestyle. Sarah Palin did it.
By April Williams July 24, 2009 at 4:05 pm
I send my son to Covenant Classical Christian Academy for the small classes, one on one attention, and the quality of a better education. Kelly Payne supports all of that and school choice. Which is why I believe she would be a phenomonal choice for siperintendent!
By Silence Dogood July 24, 2009 at 4:11 pm
“but I can tell you from what I have learned about Kelly Payne just on Facebook she seems to be well qualified for this position”
Oui vey, S.C. has its own Sarah Palin!
By L. Jones July 24, 2009 at 4:19 pm
I have met Kelly Payne on a few occasions, and she is a wonderful person. Always up beat, chatty, very friendly and kind person. She has great ideals about classroom size, one on one teaching, and school of choice. In high school I was in honors classes and regular classes, and the honors classes were always smaller which made a bigger impact on my education than the regular classes due to size. I recieved more one on one attention, and the classrooms were more productive due to their size. School of choice is also an important necessity. I went to a high school that was not ranked nor was it meeting a lot of the state standards that it should of been. If I could of chosen to go to a better high school where I could of been in all honors classes and smaller classes I wouild of jumped at the chance. Kelly Payne has great ideas and way to turn around South Carolina Education for the better. She is a fantastic choice!
By Heidi Elliott July 24, 2009 at 8:51 pm
Kelly Payne is an awesome role model not only for her students and fellow teachers at Dutch Fork High School, but more profoundly, for parents like myself. I have known Kelly for several years and have an incredible amount of respect and admiration for her level of commitment and dedication to her role as one of our community leaders. She gives more than 100% of herself into everything that she does or is involved with. Kelly is an excellent candidate for our next State Superintendent and I know without a doubt that our children would benefit tremendously!
By just saying.. July 25, 2009 at 3:55 pm
Hey BIN!
Check your records, how much experience did Obama have? oh lets see…a few years in the senate? dont be hating on ms. payne just because you dont have a life. ya sit here on your can, making fun of other people when “BIN NEWS” doesnt even exsist. so i would suggest you shut your trap before you give away who you really are. just saying..
By John Fleming July 26, 2009 at 9:44 am
I just don’t see what in the world Kelly Payne would bring to the table? She has been blown up out of proportion (a FITS news fantasy) for doing a good job. There are hundreds if not thousands of other teachers that do as good if not better job than Ms. Payne around this state,and they don’t crave the attention that she does. Show me some substance of Ms. Payne and maybe we can talk, but until then, she should stay in the classroom and keep her politics out of the classroom. And next time, don’t run out and get your students to post away to “build up” your thread count.
By Jared Sawtelle July 26, 2009 at 2:00 pm
Mrs.Payne is obviously the right choice. I support her 100%
By Josh poole 1 of the 1st "It Kidz" July 26, 2009 at 3:18 pm
this is 4 BIN “news”…what hats your problem dude what are you a stoker why are you always on Ms. Paynes case dude get a life…she’s 1 of the best people you’d ever meet.
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