Author Archives: William T. Noel, Sr.

In August I was fortunate enough to be promoted to the Director of School Safety & Disciplinary Hearing Officer for my division. I eagerly faced the new challenge and was ready to learn about my new roles – especially from the … Continue reading →
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Yesterday, I had an opportunity to influence the lives of some young men and women. I was invited to speak to some amazing students at the Church Hill Academy in Richmond. Initially they looked at me as just another person in … Continue reading →
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I was excited when I learned that we would be conducting focus group interviews at a middle school in a neighboring county. I was even looking forward to sitting down afterwards and transcribing the rich and profound perspectives of our … Continue reading →
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A Little League baseball team in Los Angeles desperately needed money to keep the league going for another year. Like magic, $1,200 dollars appeared and the problem was solved, right?!? WRONG. The money was donated by a local Gentlemen’s Club. The … Continue reading →
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I have this “friend” named Leon Williams, who always follows the county’s policy so he will not have to explain himself to “the-powers-that-be”.  For the most part, he has followed the policy to the letter, without fail. However, recently there … Continue reading →
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Yesterday in our 705 class we had an informative, yet shocking discussion of Preventing Educator Sexual Misconduct. The topic of discussion reminded me of a regrettable situation that happened not too long ago to someone I know. He was a … Continue reading →
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In Virginia’s General Assembly, House Bill No. 15 threatens to upset the long-standing start of the school year for area schools. Currently, the “King’s Dominion Law”, says local schools will not begin the school-year before Labor Day.  If this bill … Continue reading →
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When interim PSU president said, “Penn State would not only do what is required under the law; we will do what is right.” it appears that he was admitting that the university fell short in its responsibilities concerning the scandal. … Continue reading →
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Without a doubt, the major take-away for me from Saturday’s class was the introduction of the Analytic Frame. In my day-to-day activities as an AP, I usually attack issues in a logical and sequential manner. I tend to look at … Continue reading →
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I was thinking about the Colonial Forge High School sophomore, also know as Banana Man, and began to wonder who involved acted more recklessly. If you’re not familiar with the story, here is it is a nutshell: On September 16th, … Continue reading →
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