Jody Podl – The Shakerite

Striving For a Better Shaker

Striving For a Better Shaker

December 19, 2019

Dr. Breeden to retire after 40 years in public education

Administrative Changes Continue

June 24, 2019

Science teacher John O’Verko said each year he interacts with his students differently based on their personalities.

In the Wake of Administrative Leave

May 17, 2019

Podl Disciplined 'Without Just Cause'

Podl Disciplined ‘Without Just Cause’

April 22, 2019

On Nov. 8, the Shaker Heights Teachers' Association filed a grievance with the district on the basis of academic freedom, communication and lack of due process for teacher Jody Podl. After failing to resolve the grievance, the district entered into arbitration with the SHTA.

District Withdraws Discipline of Podl One Day Before Arbitration

February 12, 2019

Students in the audience listen to Glasner and Wilkins speak at the Nov. 8 meeting.

‘Rite Idea: The Stakes Have Never Been Higher

December 21, 2018

District Releases Podl Investigation Documents

District Releases Podl Investigation Documents

December 19, 2018

The SHTA will go into arbitration due to a grievance the SHTA filed against the school district. “We thought we had it worked out, but at the last minute the district said it would not work, so we were forced into arbitration,” SHTA president Dr. John Morris said.

SHTA, District Fail to Resolve Podl Grievance

December 2, 2018

Board of Education members discuss plans for Fernway with architects.

Board Promises to Get House in Order

November 16, 2018

Morris reads a prepared statement during the public comment period of the Nov. 14 Board of Education meeting.

Nov. 14 BOE Meeting Statement From SHTA Leader

November 14, 2018

Wilkins speaks at the Nov. 8 community meeting, which quickly unraveled into a general airing of grievances.

Wilkins Responds to Community

November 13, 2018

Podl Addresses Students

Podl Addresses Students

November 13, 2018

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