Editor:
I write this letter in support of Wally Cox for who he is when the door is shut and no one else is watching. Is that not a litmus test in judging the character of a person? Look at how he conducts his personal life.
I have known Mr. Cox for the last 13 years, and in that time I have recognized him to be a faithful husband, a superior example for his two children, an active listener and a man of honesty and humility. Wally works with a servant's heart, giving of both his time and treasure to many things that I personally know he requested anonymity from recognition or reward.
I look at his children who are people of character showing his ability to parent by example. I look at his peers throughout the state who bestowed the great honor of "Superintendent of the Year" to an unassuming man in rural Highlands County which had no political gain to give such recognition. I know a man whose family has been here for generations and has nothing to gain by having any hidden agenda other than leaving our children with the best education our current economic times allow. I know a man of experience and integrity.
I look at his children who are people of character showing his ability to parent by example. I look at his peers throughout the state who bestowed the great honor of "Superintendent of the Year" to an unassuming man in rural Highlands County which had no political gain to give such recognition. I know a man whose family has been here for generations and has nothing to gain by having any hidden agenda other than leaving our children with the best education our current economic times allow. I know a man of experience and integrity.
Even if you disagree with a decision, which is inevitable with any candidate you choose, Wally is a man of honor. Working under five superintendents is also supported by having a spouse who was a lifelong educator and making good choices in people he has placed in key positions. Having a teacher for a spouse myself, I can only assume Trish (spouse) did her duty in sharing with him a "ground level" perspective.
My own two elementary school-age children are happy, well adjusted and challenged daily to work to their maximum potential.
On a more sensitive point, our school system has the greatest level of cooperation in coordinating services for children who have been abused than at any time in our county's history. As the director of the Champion for Children Advocacy Center I can testify that we have the full cooperation from our school district in healing and educating our child victims of abuse.
I respectfully recommend you vote in support of Mr. Cox as Superintendent of Schools for the person he is. win or lose. I am a better person having known Wally Cox.
Jeffrey L. Roth
Wednesday, November 07, 2012 - www.newssun.com/ltr-110712-roth