New Q&A

Several new questions have come through in the past week so here is the answer to all of them!

How was the survey presented to the diocese?

The survey was packaged carefully and shipped UPS on Wednesday. It arrived at the Diocese of Gary Friday,  05/20/2016 at 1:57 P.M. to the attention of Dr. Tony Bonta.

How quickly will the diocese review the info?

The answer to that question is not known to anyone. They need a chance to go through it and it will probably take many hours.

What if they say they never looked at it?

If you had that in front of you, would you look at it? They will look at it.

The diocese can't do anything with that information anyhow can they?

The Diocese of Gary can do anything they want to with the data they have received as long as it is legal. As for matters of employment, there are laws, but those laws also allow an employer to terminate anyone even without a reason unless a contract says otherwise. They do not have to tell anyone what is in the data. 

If someone really hated a teacher couldn't they make up stuff to get them fired?

Consistency is the key. The comments throughout the survey are very consistent whether positive or negative. It is up to the judgement of the Diocese of Gary to decide what is relevant. In an earlier post, it was explained how this survey was created. You can review that for more details. To give you a clear answer to your question, yes but without the consistency it would likely be viewed as irrelevant or made up. ALMOST EVERYONE had a negative comment made about them in the survey. That does not mean almost everyone should be fired.

How much did it cost to do make the survey?

The actual creation cost nothing because it was done through Google Forms. Nobody received any compensation for their contributions outside of the organization. Nobody within the organization received any compensation. All were volunteers. It cost about $200.00 for printing and shipping the survey results to the Diocese of Gary. Based on the number of hours put into the creation and compliation of the survey and its data and based on the average wage that would have been paid, it would have cost approximately $2,496 in gross payroll costs to make this happen. A company should expect to be charged between $5,000 & $8,500. Approximately 100 hours went into creation and processing of the survey combined. A REMINDER ONCE AGAIN THAT THIS SURVEY WAS NOT CREATED AT THE REQUEST OF ANDREAN HIGH SCHOOL OR THE DIOCESE OF GARY. NEITHER PARTY IS BEING CHARGED ANYTHING FOR THIS PROJECT. This is a case where it is better to donate time and resources to help an important organization (school) in the region and not need any special recognition.

Is TrueSpeak Survey an actual company?

The fact no special recognition is desired is the reason the actual company name behind this was not revealed. Although TrueSpeak Survey is NOT an actual company, the company that conducted this survey and all the data compilations is a marketing & research company located in Chicagoland and provides a variety of similar services throughout the United States and some foreign countries.

Was it hard to do this?

Every survey developed is custom tailored for the customer. It is not hard to do this when you do it all the time but every survey has its own needs.

There is a rumor this is all going to be in the newspapers! Is it true?

This office has not been contacted by the media. The data is considered proprietary, meaning it belongs to TrueSpeak Survey with granted rights to the Diocese of Gary as the designated recipient. It will be the decision of the Diocese of Gary whether they wish to share any of the data with the public. If you are hoping all the negative comments will be on display, that is not likely, at least not naming specific people.

THE EAGLE HAS LANDED!

Today is D-Day (Delivery Day)!

It is official. Today is the day that the Diocese of Gary will be handed the near 500 pages of data that was compiled from survey respondents. It has left the building and will be in their hands shortly! What a project this was!

Will the Diocese of Gary take it seriously?

Will the Diocese of Gary take it seriously? 

Wouldn't you?

FRIDAY! Make a staff member cry!

Andrean has obviously been a stressful environment recently and a little pick me up is always helpful. Below is one comment about each current and former staff member. Some of the comments are so thoughtful, it may bring a tear to their eyes. So make a staff member cry today and make sure they know the nice thing that was said about them and throw something nice in there to drive that compliment home!

NOT EVERYONE had a positive comment. That does NOT mean they only had negative comments. It is possible an employee had no comments at all or the comments were vague. It is also possible they were accidentally left off this list. After staring at this data for days it is starting to all look the same!

Michelle Aerts: I worked with her one on one during red crew she was super nice

Scott Austin: He is very nice. He shows a lot of respect to students.

Mike Bauswell: He is a great person. He shows fair discipline if he sees something. He cares about the school, his wrestling team, and he overall has a great attitude at all times. He also does not tolerate disrespect.

Marty Blane: He is my current favorite teacher. I never want to see him go ever. Not only is he an amazing Geometry and History teacher, but he is also just an all around amazing role model. You can tell he cares about this school a lot.

Stacia Bolakowski: One of the most life changing people I have ever interacted with. She truly cares about the students and the school. She is an important person in my and my fellow peers lives.

Megan Bonta: Mrs. Bonta was hands down one of Andrean's greatest assets. She always made sure her room felt very welcoming and hospitable, and made students feel at home. Her kindness and interest in her curriculum made her classes enjoyable for students, and further motivated them to learn. Meg Bonta always made sure her students were challenged in the classroom and learned the curriculum inside and out.

Kathy Boyan: She seems nice, and treats students fair.

Holly Brandewie: Señora is extremely kind-hearted and a great example of a faith-filled person. She is also very well educated in latin cultures and the spanish language, which makes her a wonderful teacher.

Margie Brewer: I had her once and she was very sweet. I needed help with a lesson that a certain teacher could not teach. She was very kind, and explained it very in depth. I was also able to see her for help, even though I do not have her as a teacher. She is a very reliable person.

Abby Brown: She taught at a perfect pace for an honors course. Her class was challenging, but it was the fun kind of challenging. She really helped a lot of students to understand Shakespeare and get interested in his plays.

Wende Burbridge: such a sweet woman. never knew who i was but treated me like i mattered.

Jim Clark: Mr. Clark, words can not explain my hatred for physics. But you were a great guy with cool stories. Too bad you're a physics teacher. Also thanks for passing me so I could graduate without summer classes.

Margi DeMass: good teacher

Leslie Dianda: She was a good teacher. Her class was fun.

Faith Donovan: Ms. Donovan finds a way to make learning fun. She teaches the material well and helps you if you don't understand. She is a young teacher with lots of spirit and makes students learn and actually be intrigued in what they're doing. One of the best teachers I've had.

Mary Edwards: Amazing person. Would have started scholarship fund if she had been the one in charge. Did a great job helping us with final bills when my daughter transferred out of AHS.

Ana Equihua: Ana Equihua is both a wonderful counselor when it comes to students' personal lives and their academic standings. She made the college application process very easy for all of the seniors, and genuinely cares about each student in a very compassionate, loving way. She always helps students resolve problems and is very approachable.

Carol Fitzpatrick: THE BEST ENGLISH TEACHER. students complain about her because she assigns a lot of work and doesn't let anyone slack off, but it has helped me tremendously in college. Essays are easy because of her

Brooke Fowler: One of the sweetest and most amazing teachers. Her class brightens my day and I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to experience her as a teacher and human being.

Martha Germonprez: She is like a mother to me. She loves Andrean and is wonderful to all she runs across.

Jenifer Gilger: She started an American Sign Language Club and it is so lit.

Mary Beth Ginalski: Bring her back she was an amazing woman with great ideas for the school.

Gene Giorgio: too smart to teach us high schoolers

Helen Girogio: Mrs. Giorgio, chem with you was great. I had no idea what I was doing and you helped every step of the way. Thank you. I had to take chem at Wabash college my sophomore year and what you taught me helped me get a B in the class. I can not thank you enough for pushing me.

Stephen Grabek: Grabek is the best in theatre I was able to work with him one on one. He cares about students so so so much.

Amanda Grove: senora grove teaches Spanish so well. Not only is she a good teacher but she inspires students spiritually making them grow in Christ.

Laurie Gutowski: The kindest and purest soul in the building. She wasn't just and in class teacher that you'd talk to, she's one of the few you enjoy talking to outside of the gym as well. My favorite teacher I had

Eric Hankins: Eric always worked hard in the classroom and connected with students.

Scott Henwood: He is really nice and cares about the students

Jackie Herrera: Sorry she had leave

Scott Hicko: Great counselor even better coach

Todd Hutson: He is the only reason I had an interest in physics

Jackie Joy: Very compassionate and cared about every student.

Nancy Kelly-Fernandez: Mrs. Kelley-Fernandez was hands-down the best teacher I had in my four years at Andrean. As one of her english students, even when I did not try as hard as I should have, Mrs. KF pushed me to work harder than I ever had in order to be successful. As a journalism and student publications student, my writing and graphic design abilities were pushed and challenged to meet her expectations. Mrs. Kelley's style of journalism instruction helped me to land both of my first jobs writing as a freelance journalist for two music magazines. Without her instruction I would not be half of the worker, writer, or student that I am. Mrs. KF sometimes pushed us so hard we thought we were going to crack, but in the long run actually molded us into diamonds.

Jim Klora: Klora teaching me for a month taught me so much of european history is unreal. Also his teaching style was very intising.

Jaycob Knazur: he has done a find job filling mr. horvaths shoes even though nobody can. mr horvath is looking down from heavan and proud.

Fr. Mick Kopil: He is a really nice priest

Mary Kopil: I had Ms. Kopil 3 out of 4 years at Andrean. At first I didn't like her, but at the end of my senior year she was one of my favorite teachers ever. Great English teacher, I did not know she was preparing me for college the whole time. Thank you, from Jordan

Barb Koteles: I never knew I could do so great in art until I had her.

Michelle Krol: A very nice lady.

Mary Beth Kucka: She is a really nice and really educational French teacher and I learned a lot from her. I'm really going to miss her next year

Laure Laco: One of the best teachers I ever had

Kathaleen Levenda: Great English teacher

Mary Lick: A very good teacher who cares about her students and wants what is best for them

Sammy Listro: Mr. Listro has easily become one of the most-loved staff members at Andrean. He makes his classes exciting and fun, always having students try new things. He is also very laid back in a good way, allowing students to listen to music and socialize with friends during class, but making sure they still get their work done. He may be soft-spoken, but is still stern when necessary, and knows how to keep students in line.

Dave Little: Taught me everything I know about music. Truly cares for Andrean and the band program.

Ellen Longawa: down to earth!!!

Debbie Lubash: Thought she was one of the friendliest people on staff, and very helpful.

Hether Lytton: She is really nice

Denise Maldonado: Mrs. Maldo is one of those teachers who take the time to 100% know her stuff and know her students. She is a very kind soul, always concerned for her students' well-being and happiness. She also knows her every day's lecture and lesson plan by heart for the entire year, and her tests are very well tied-in with her notes. She is an all-around great teacher and person, and a motherly figure for many.

Sue Marovich: Trainer is a phenomenal teacher that is very real with her students about all health topics. She stands for making sure her students know the notes as well as she does, and she also makes their review days fun and educational.

Amanda Marshall: New and very friendly, helpful with injuries

Phil Mason: Excellent role mode

Mike Masten: Andrean students have enjoyed his class for many years. Unfortunate he is gone.

Jessica Maya: Ms. Maya, you wanted me to take Spanish class serious. And it wasn't going to happen. I loved the fact you wanted the best out of me even though I never did it. For that I'm sorry. Also when I got to Wabash College I was forced to take Spanish my freshmen year. That was karma For not taking your class seriously. Again I'm sorry and if I could do it again I would take your class serious.

Michelle Mittler: she is very caring and sweet to everyone.

Donna Mount: only dealt with mrs. mount 2 times. she dropped everything to help me both times and I could tell she was super busy. my parents like her too. she's profiessional.

Billy Mueller: He's such a nice man.

Phyllis Murzyn: She is an amazing Teacher! She always thinks of her students, for everything, giving weekly planners and others

Dave Nelson: He is like a father to me. He always supports his students and creates a welcoming environment for all.

Chris Noble-Urchell: Señora Noble has always been determined to make sure her students get the best possible experience out of her class, both by making the curriculum challenging and fun. She is a very kind woman and cares extensively about her students.

Jeff Noel: He could fix anything.

Carol Norris: She is the smart one! She was the one who handled all the behind the scenes and did a great job.

Joe O'Neill: Mr. O'Neill was my precal teacher my junior year, and helped me to rediscover my love of learning. He is very personable and caring of his dtudents and fellow staff members. Joe O'Neill is an exemplary member of the Andrean community as a soccer coach, Kairos administrator, and math instructor.

Claudia Ontiveros: She left? I'm sad now. She was awesome!

Katy Pagorek: My favorite theology teacher.

Tony Pagorek: Very passionate and organized with creative ideas for the students in the sport he coaches

Molly Perez: She helped get lights in the theatre. She is a heroine

Judith Pete: Loved her as a German teacher. Was very sad to see the German language classes end. She was also a tremendous world history teacher when I attended school at AHS.

Dave Pishkur: Congrats on over 900 wins!

Ryne Pishkur: He always says hi to the students in the hallway. One time, at a home basketball game, the other team's coach started yelling at our team's scorekeeper and Ryne told that coach that he can't talk to students like that and made him apologize after the game.

Lorenzo Pitts: friendly

Zinna Pitts: Very nice and love her as my shuttle driver that I'm going on the bus again next year!

Rick Piwowarski: He is really nice

Ben Potts: loved him

Jay Price: He is the glue to our school

Fr. Paul Quanz: He was a good principle and fun to have around. he got things done and was good with the students.

Nancy Reed: She was nice

Mike Reynolds: Reynolds was a great man, and his attitude was awesome to have. He kept us on our toes the whole year.

Keli Rouse: tough as nails and good cuz needs to be!

Sr. Gayle Rusbasan: She is so sweet and loving. there's nothing you can do to upset her. she only shows discipline when necessary. she has no favorites whatsoever. you can never put her down, and she always shows up with an amazing attitude ready to take on the day. she is a person everyone needs to follow.

Brendan Ryan: Brendan is a very integral part to Andrean

Edwin Shelton: #peaceandkindness #wabisabi He is always talking about love and acceptance. It's great.

Chris Skinner: You learn so much in his classes. The learning environment is simultaneously open and free while also rigorous. A solid man and teacher.

Charlotte Spence: Ms. Spence is the best teacher I have had in awhile. She's really passionate about what she does.

Ryan Stablein: He is the most friendly guy. He genuinely cares about all of his students.

Janet Stefano: Opened my eyes to world religions. An amazing woman with an amazing soul

Barb Steffel: Mrs. Steffel is one of the kindest ladies, and is always willing to help. She helps tske care of things guidance-related, and also helps students with minor issues when their counselors are out of office.

Martin Stevens: He never had a problem blaming himself when something happened that was his error like a couple times when he clicked the wrong option and shut off the server instead of rebooting it. We always knew whatever he said was truth even when we didn’t like it.

John Szot: I will never forget having the Szotman for class or decathlon, He could make a lecture on any social studies topic very unique and really taught students to support their opinions with evidence

Lydia Tabernacki: she's great.

Darlene Talian: mrs. talian is so sweet and she has been through so much. she worries so hard. when us kids had a computer problem she would try to fix it until she made it worse haha and had to call mr. stevens to help. but she treated it like 911 every time anything went wrong and worried about us kids not being able to print or whatever

Sr. Carol Ann Terlicher: She is the best!!! Her classes are the most interesting and engaging. She expects a lot from her students and her tests cover absolutely everything we learn. Sometimes she would throw starbursts at students and it was awesome

Rick Torres: One of the most hardworking and important people. He changed my life. He made me the man I am today. He will never cease to be an inspiration. I owe all my achievements and my life to this man. He makes an impact anywhere he goes. This man is legendary and changes the world through individuals.

Kathy Trapane: (EDITED FOR PRIVACY REASONS): I have a sickness and she has done nothing but care about me. She asks how I'm doing every time she sees me and she always lets me lay down whenever I'm in pain. I have 0 negative things to say about her. She is wonderful.

Julie Unold: Very compassionate and understanding. Definitely a positive role model

Harry Vande Velde: I loved having Harry around and he was a great role model and support system for me

Julia Voyles: Julia was actually one of my favorite people. She was great at her job, and she had a way of connecting with all of her athletes. She looked out for us and she was great to be around.

Steve Wachowski: Great teacher and just an all around friendly, fun person. Kept it real but taught his class well.

Anne Weiss: Anne Weiss is one of the toughest, most determined women in Andrean's history. She is intimidating, but soft-spoken. She gives lectures students never forget, and is very willing to work with them about academic conflicts. Such a good woman and instructor.

Bethany Wendt: (EDITED FOR PRIVACY REASONS): Very good teacher, I don't have her but I go to her for help because I don't learn from another teacher so she is a big help. She also is a main part of theatre and helps a tremendous amount with it!

Dawn Wojkovich: Wonderful

The Lord Works In Mysterious Ways

Here is a statistic just in!

The reports have been finalized and are ready for shipment. The package weight is 7 pounds rounded up, but the EXACT weight is 6 pounds, 12 ounces. A Google search of 6:12 brings the following result:

Ephesians 6:12
King James Bible Translation
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

English Standard Version
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.

Based on all of the compiled data, it is as if God wanted this survey to be done. Andrean is not a dark world of wickedness, but there is no doubt that some of the former and current personnel could be thought of as such. 

This survey was a good thing!

Source: http://biblehub.com/ephesians/6-12.htm

Some more details included in the reports to provoke paying close attention to detail by the Diocese of Gary from the Breakdown of 125 Participants explanation which should confirm for any doubters that the survey data was truly received anonymously:

·         It is very important to consider that there is no way to verify whether someone that took the survey was actually a student or staff member, former or current, parent or alum, etc.

·         78 participants claim to be current students while only 2 claim to be former employees and only 5 claim to be current employees. It is agreed collectively that this is the only truly questionable statistic in the survey, the breakdown of participants. If some were untrusting that this survey was anonymous and independent, they may have identified as a different demographic.

To further express the legitimacy and authenticity of the survey, this is the public version of what the Diocese of Gary will receive:

...the 12 contributors to this survey WERE NOT AND ARE NOT allowed to view the compiled data. This too was agreed upon prior to creation of the survey.  The contributors will see what the general public sees.