Take Him To Interview Room Three

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.

#203, 8912-156 Street

Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

February VIIIth, MMXI

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA

Minister of Education,

Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Try & get kids to not think of Parent/Teacher Interviews as stressful or berating. Also make their parents feel at ease. Whether the student is in the room or not, try & make the interview process seem relaxed. Sometimes if a student is struggling, a parent/guardian can feel that their child is under assault, &/or they have a problem in terms of their parenting skills. Both sides should feel relaxed & remember the focus is not on them, but instead on helping the child get better academically & socially.

Chit Chat,

Rory

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