Especially with the talk about increasing police in schools and how that would affect students of color,” said Magee, who begins work on a Master’s in Clinical Health and plans to be a clinical therapist. “I think it's just messed up that they fired him without very much notice or concerns that are valid. Magee thought it was an upsetting situation when he heard that Dennis was terminated. He went on to graduate from DSST: Cole High School in 2019 and finished his degree at the University of Denver earlier this year. He attended McAulliffe when it first opened in 2012. Shemar Magee also described how Dennis impacted his life as a student. Her mother, Natalie Barrios, rose from being a teen mother to working as the school’s athletic director with over 20 years of experience in education. Pablo went on to become the first college graduate in her family after attending McAulliffe. Kurt has been a mentor for my dad and has never let him down.” Tony Gorman/CPR News Former McAuliffe International School student and current paraprofessional Cecilia Pablo speaks at a rally for recently fired principal Kurt Dennis. But the biggest one is helping her build a career for herself so she could be successful and support her family. “He has been there for my mom in countless ways. One of those families is my very own,” Pablo said.
“I have seen him help many families grow into outstanding people and provide others with countless opportunities. Cecilia Pablo, a former student who is now a paraprofessional at the school, spoke about how “Great-Uncle Kurt” was more than just a principal.
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One shooting injured two administrators, and the district has drawn criticism over its transparency and general handling of safety policies.ĭennis’ impact on the school was on full display during Tuesday’s demonstration. The interview came after shootings at Denver East High School.
He was told that the student was to receive daily pat downs, but Dennis suggested an extended suspension, remote learning options or expulsion. Last week, Denver Public Schools terminated Dennis for allegedly violating student privacy laws during an interview with 9News.ĭuring the interview, Dennis said he was notified of a student who was charged with attempted murdered.
Tony Gorman/CPR News Supporters hold up signs in support of former McAuliffe International School principal Kurt Dennis. In a termination letter, DPS said he was fired for allegedly violating student privacy laws by expressing concerns about school safety during an interview with 9News. He's a big reason why we chose to come to this school,” said Katie Rustici, who has lived in the community for 15 years and is a parent to children going into the sixth and seventh grades.ĭPS fired Dennis last week after leading the district’s largest middle school for the last 12 years. “I'm pretty upset about this to be honest, I see Kurt Dennis as a tremendous leader here at this school. Denver City Councilman-elect Darryl Watson and several DPS School Board candidates also attended.
Parents, staff, and former students showed up with signs and chanted “BRING KURT BACK!”, pleading for Denver Public Schools to reinstate the popular educator who had been the school's only principal since it opened. Supporters rallied in front of McAuliffe International School on Tuesday to call for the return of its former principal, Kurt Dennis.
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