Holly Vanders

Teacher. Thinker. Doer. When you’re accustomed to privilege, equality feels like oppression--AfroPunk

[Holly Vanders @holly_vanders]

https://t.co/21tirMs9Tc take note @JamesShadd @MonicaElkins and the rest of the Richland 2 board. The superintendent taking a raise & the DO bloat is wrong while school staff starves. That’s not leadership.

[Holly Vanders @holly_vanders]

Hmmmm teachers were called down by @GregHembree for talking too long during the Senate Education Subcommittee hearing, but Debbie Elmore was allowed to go over 6 minutes with not a word. Interesting.

[Samantha Bee @realsambee]

BREAKING NEWS: ENTRANCE INTO COLLEGE UNJUST, TILTED IN FAVOR OF WHITE KIDS WITH RICH PARENTS.

[Holly Vanders @holly_vanders]

@EPayne04 @shanemassey he doesn’t like that the group isn’t able to be controlled by the ruling party, and note I didn’t say the Republicans. These people are motivated by their own power, not policy for society. Whatever lies the Senator has been fed he’s decided to swallow.

[Holly Vanders @holly_vanders]

@jjsm_10 @shanemassey @SCforEd As a constituent, maybe the Senator will answer you as to what @SCforEd has done to offend his sensibilities because he’s choosing to ignore my repeated requests for evidence.

[Holly Vanders @holly_vanders]

@shanemassey @sblackmon_68 as long as they aren’t connected to @SCforEd, right? Because then you might actually be forced to recognize that over 1/3 of the teachers of this state feel cheated by your GA.

[Holly Vanders @holly_vanders]

@tiff418 @shanemassey good for you @tiff418. It’s sad that the senator can’t be a grownup and apologize for being wrong about @SCforEd, but hold him to this promise.

[Holly Vanders @holly_vanders]

@shanemassey @FeatherdWarrior @Molly_Spearman we are sorry you have to deal with this disrespect. The educational community appreciates the work you’ve done for us. It’s why we defeated the referendum and re-elected you. The senator clearly doesn’t value the will of the people.

[Holly Vanders @holly_vanders]

@joymscaglione @SCforEd @shanemassey @brandishepherd and @shanemassey has yet to offer any evidence to support his claim, something that if @SCforEd did, he would crucify them for. The bottom line is he doesn’t want to be held accountable, so he’s picking on teachers. Truly despicable.

[Holly Vanders @holly_vanders]

@MaayanSchechter @SCforEd because I just read about your coverage of Senator Hembree’s alleged threat claims that no one had actual physical proof of—but others said they saw it, so that’s good enough. So when will you be covering the very real threats these powerful men are making?

[Holly Vanders @holly_vanders]

@MaayanSchechter @SCforEd Didn’t answer my question. Senator Massey and Senator Climer are abusing their power to make dangerous claims about a group of honest, good people who are working to help repair education in this state. Will you be calling them on that?

[Holly Vanders @holly_vanders]

@shanemassey ahhh @ellen_weaver is liking your posts. Now I get it. Fake non-profit ALEC organizations are on your side. We’ll all have to answer for our sins some day. Too bad. Before the weekend I thought you were an honorable man.

[Holly Vanders @holly_vanders]

@shanemassey Still waiting @shanemassey. I see you responding to others. What disrespect has this group shown you? Evidence please. Facts over feelings.

[Holly Vanders @holly_vanders]

@shanemassey because you know you are in the privileged position. They have no power over you. All they can do is implore you to listen. I’d hoped Trump tactics weren’t part of SC politics. I’ve always thought we were above that.

[Holly Vanders @holly_vanders]

@shanemassey Oh and @MaayanSchechter here’s another example of how words matter. Will you be covering the senate’s bullying? These people are trying to fight for a voice for teachers for free. They aren’t paid lobbyist. They’re full time classroom teachers wanting better for their community.

[Holly Vanders @holly_vanders]

@MaayanSchechter and? Hate-filled speech is hate-filled speech. Not going to keep going back and forth with you. I’m disappointed in your addition. You’re not. The end.

[Holly Vanders @holly_vanders]

@MaayanSchechter I’ve read them. Words matter. What Mr. Climer did was an attack, not a reaction. The press continuing to normalize the hate speech of Trump Republicans has aided in the demise of public discourse. He didn’t deserve a platform from you.

[Holly Vanders @holly_vanders]

Amen.