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Who Could Bully This Broward Principal?

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The head of the Broward Principals Union claims Washington Collado, principal at Marjory Stoneman Douglas high school is being bullied by Broward School Board members and Superintendent Robert Runcie. Collado’s handling of the Stoneman Douglas cheerleading drama made local and national headlines. Lisa Maxwell, head of Broward Principals union told Local 10 news, “‘They’re bullying the principal….They’re furious. They’re absolutely furious over this.'”

Who is Washington Collado and how could he be so easily bullied?

Collado ran for the Broward School Board back in 1999. It’s doubtful a candidate for this office could be bullied by cheerleading moms and politicians, right?

From 2009-2010,Collado, an appointed member of the Broward Ethics Commission, joined with powerhouse attorney Bill Scherer to draft the tough ethics rules to combat corruption in Broward county. It’s doubtful an appointed ethics commission member could be bullied by cheerleading moms and politicians, right?

Collado is on the board of directors of the Broward Principals Union. Surely he must be well versed in policies, procedures and techniques to overcome bullying at the hands of cheerleading moms and politicians, right?

Collado, owner of Vamco Education, is an award winning author and motivational speaker. People have Collado come speak to groups about his books and techniques to run schools and education programs.On his website, Collado boasts, “With so many demands placed on teachers, an involved parent is the teacher’s best friend. But proper involvement is a must. Improper involvement on the part of the parent can actually be detrimental to the child’s education.”

Does it sound like this guy could be bullied by cheerleading moms and politicians?

So what’s really going on at Marjory Stoneman Douglas?

Stay tuned…

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Sorry Scott Israel, Stacy Ritter Prefers “THE One & Only Sheriff” Al Lamberti

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During any political season, campaigns crave free media coverage. Name recognition and public awareness are key to winning local elections. Some Democrat insiders are scratching their heads over the latest “Coffee With Stacy” video featuring Broward County Commissioner Stacy Ritter (D-Booby Trap) and Sheriff Al Lamberti. Sheriff Al is running against Scott Israel (D-Sorry Louis).

Stacy’s cozy “special occasion” chat with Lamberti was recorded before a big crowd at the Tamarac Diner. Ritter introduced him several times as “THE Sheriff” and “THE One and only Sheriff”. Ritter even moderated a Q&A with the audience and Lamberti.

Here is her description of the video on YouTube:

“Broward County Commissioner Stacy Ritter hosts a Coffee with Stacy at the Tamarac Cafe & Diner with Broward Sheriff Al Lamberti. Al explains a lot of the background information about the BSO, what they handle, their budget and his background.”

Republicans applauded Lamberti’s appearance with the controversial Ritter. “Ritter’s supporters see Al with Stacy and assume she is backing him,” said one Republican operative. “Kudos to Al. He reaches out to all voters.”

Ritter is drawing some negative feedback on Facebook over this video. She is trotting out the old “public service” excuse.

For once we agree with the dancing commissioner. Al Lamberti is Broward’s best choice for sheriff.

Sorry Scott and Amy. Better take some sponges over to King’s Point a.s.a.p.