Folks, Robert A recently received an anonymous and undated “letter” stating that Robert A had, in one of his more recent articles allegedly “mentioned” that new CCS School Board Member Gloria Sherman was “a long-time CCS High-Level employee who was herself greatly involved in so many failing CCS Schools.” The anonymous writer went on to write that Robert A’s “statement is totally INCORREECT.”
The writer of the anonymous letter went on to say, “I have known Mrs. Sherman for many years and I found her to be an excellent leader who knows how to bring out the best in staff and students which is why she has received the principal of the year award among others for her leadership and high achievement.”
The writer of the anonymous letter went on to say: “I hope you will feel lead to correct the MISINFORMATION ABOUYT Mrs. Sherman being involved with “failing Schools.” In fact, I believe quite the opposite… She has ALWAYS BEEN AT SCHOOLS WHICH HAVE MET OR EXCEEDED THEIR GOALS.
For “Proof” of these statements the anonymous writer included three additional pages:
Page 1 of the included pages was Titled: 2008 No Child Left Behind – Blue Ribbon Schools Program Introduction.
Pages 2 and 3 of the included pages were selected some North Carolina schools that were termed Blue Ribbon Schools. With NO definitions or measures of determining just what a Blue-Ribbon School actually was.
Note that Page 2 of the included pages listed Jennifer Wampler, Principal of the East Elementary School in Kings Mountain, NC. Mrs. Wampler was not marked by the anonymous writer for any recognitions. Although, Dr. Jennifer Wampler has now been promoted by CCS into the position of Assistant Superintendent over Human Resources and Facilities Operations and Maintenance. Positions of which Dr. Wampler has had ZERO education, experience or training that Robert A is aware of. Note that this will be the subject of future articles by Robert A.
Page 3 was where Principal Gloria Sherman of Jefferson Elementary Schools in Shelby NC was listed and circled by the anonymous writer as some sort of proof according to the anonymous writer.
So, Folks, how much credibility does this anonymous writer have in regard to Robert A’s stated “Opinions,” “eritas, conclusion” and evaluations of Gloria Sherman on the Cleveland County School Board???”
Robert A gives ZERO credibility to this anonymous writer for the following reasons:
- In Robert A’sunbiased opinion, a writer that remains anonymous WITHIOUT FEAR of CCS Retaliation is likely a “planter” of false information to begin with. Perhaps Gloria Sherman herself. or Stephen Fisher, or Joel Shores, or Aaron Bridges, or Ron Humphries, or Walter Scott Spurling. However, if any of those listed above sent me anything relevant, in writing, I would be glad to publish whatever they write. Of course, with MY very own thoughts, including proof, certainly attached with high visibility.
Robert A has ZERO knowledge or information regarding CCS from the 2008 era. Most to almost all of Robert A’s writings regarding CCS are from personally attending CCS School Board Meetings, CGG videos, CCS videos and personal testimony. All of which only began around 2013. Except for a few meetings right about the time of School Merger and the lawsuits that were going on at5 that time.
- Robert Adid NOT support Gloria Sherman in the 2024 CCS School Board 2024 Republican Primary Elections. Mostly because of Gloria Sherman’s answers to questions asked of her and other Republican Candidates during the 2024 Republican Primary Election Forum sponsored by the Women Republicans of Cleveland County (WeRCC). Especially repugnant to Robert A regarding Gloria Sherman at that Forum were her comments regarding her complete agreement with the North Carolina School Board Association and their “Woke” position on issues. The kinds of positions that have shifted public school teaching away from the ABCs and toward Transgender pronouns, LBTGQXYZ, DEI and other such deranged thoughts. But, most of all was the NCSBA and Teacher’s Union’s advocacy of keeping parents out of schools. Exactly the kinds of things that have caused the rise of controversy and the steep downward slide toward Failing Schools.
3, However, note that Robert Adid recommend Gloria Sherman and two Democrats in the 2024 School Board General Election this past November. Totally because of the need to get rid of Joel Shores and Ron Humphries from the CCS School Board. A goal that was not accomplished, mostly because of the very low turnout in the 2024 Primary Elections when incumbent School Board members Danny Blanton and Ronnie Grigg were not unified in supporting either Matthew Canipe, Sheila Canipe and Samantha Davis. Candidates for change that would have completely reversed the election of Robert Queen, Greg Taylor, Rodney Fitch, Joel Shores and Ron Humphries in 2024. Unfortunately, for the children of Cleveland County, leaving the CCS School Board present Majority of Gloria Sherman, Joel Shores, Aaron Bridges, Ron Humphries and Walter Scott Spurling holding the majority for at least another two years.
- So, in regard to the Anonymous writer’s claim that Robert Awas incorrect regarding Gloria Sherman’s long-term association with Failing Schools, the underlined text in Paragraph 2 above clearly shows and proves that Gloria Sherman’s association and total support of the NCSBA and the Teacher’s Union, as well as the NC Department of Public Instruction puts Mrs. Gloria Sherman right in the middle of the slippery slope that public schools and CCS took towards failing schools and the failed policies that they all endorsed and implemented.
Folks, and the anonymous writer, for more comparative analysis, lets look at the 2025 ranking of Jefferson Elementary School in North Carolina as well as in Cleveland County.
Per the US News and World Reports independent analysis:
Jefferson Elementary School is ranked as follows:
Jefferson Elementary – 2025 Rankings.
Jefferson Elementary is ranked #259 in North Carolina Elementary Schools. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation rates, and how well they prepare their students for high school.
For Comparison:
East Elementary School in Kings Mountain is ranked # 334 in NC
Fallston Elementary School in Kings Mountain is ranked # 759 in NC
Casar Elementary School in Casar NC is ranked # 313 in NC
For All Elementary School in Cleveland County:
#1 Boiling Springs Elementary
#1 in Cleveland County Schools District Elementary Schools
#173 in North Carolina Elementary Schools
#2 Springmore Elementary
#2 in Cleveland County Schools District Elementary Schools
#222 in North Carolina Elementary Schools
#3 Jefferson Elementary
#3 in Cleveland County Schools District Elementary Schools
#259 in North Carolina Elementary Schools
#4 Casar Elementary
#4 in Cleveland County Schools District Elementary Schools
#313 in North Carolina Elementary Schools
#5 Grover Elementary
#5 in Cleveland County Schools District Elementary Schools
#333 in North Carolina Elementary Schools
#6 East Elementary
#6 in Cleveland County Schools District Elementary Schools
#334 in North Carolina Elementary Schools
#7 James Love Elementary
#7 in Cleveland County Schools District Elementary Schools
#335 in North Carolina Elementary Schools
#8 North Elementary
#8 in Cleveland County Schools District Elementary Schools
#462 in North Carolina Elementary Schools
#9 West Elementary
#9 in Cleveland County Schools District Elementary Schools
#488 in North Carolina Elementary Schools
#10 Union Elementary
#10 in Cleveland County Schools District Elementary Schools
#633 in North Carolina Elementary Schools
#11 Bethware Elementary
#11 in Cleveland County Schools District Elementary Schools
#674 in North Carolina Elementary Schools
#12 Elizabeth Elementary
#12 in Cleveland County Schools District Elementary Schools
#1092 in North Carolina Elementary Schools
#13 Fallston Elementary
#13 in Cleveland County Schools District Elementary Schools
#759 in North Carolina Elementary Schools
#14 Township #3 Elementary
#14 in Cleveland County Schools District Elementary Schools
#787 in North Carolina Elementary Schools
#15 Washington Elementary
#15 in Cleveland County Schools District Elementary Schools
#892 in North Carolina Elementary Schools
Editor’s Notes: The Number 12 – 15 rankings above appear to be out of order as related to the NC Rankings. Perhaps our anonymous writer will contact Gloria Sherman and find out why this is so?
In any event, Cleveland County Schools in 2025 contain 9 Failing Schools and 4 more schools that are only 1 point above a failing grade. Who knows how many more CCS Schools are only 2 or 3 points above failing grades?
Also folks, New School Board Member Gloria Sherman, despite her alleged statements to others that she is for change, has joined the likes of Joel Shores, Aaron Bridges, Ron Humphries,, Walter Scott Spurling and the CCGOP_ Rogue Republican to form a 5-4 majority on the CCS School Board that is 100% set on killing the free speech of Danny Blanton, Ronnie Grigg, Kenneth A Ledford and David Fisher and dismissing the public’s right to know why the CCS School Board has allowed CCS to sink so low for so long in the proper education of our Children. In the meantime, Pinnacle Classical Academy and the Gaston Christian School are doing extremely well in Educating our children in their very short time of existence…
Robert A has come to believe and concludes that Cleveland County Schools, Gloria Sherman and her new crowd of buds on the CCS School Board are irredeemable. That the failed CCS is doomed to ruin the education of so many for so long into the future.
And, the answer is clear. More Christian Schools, More Home Schools and More Pinnacle Classical Academies. And less CCS, less Gloria Sherman and less Joel Shores, Ron Humphries, Walter Scott Spurling and less Aaron Bridges.
The NC General Assembly has passed laws for State Funding to follow the child to where the Child’s parents want to send their children to get a sound and proper Basic Education.
Therefore: Robert A thinks that he will look up these new laws and figure out how to join those state funds with new and better places that the parents want to send their children to get the sound and proper education that they are NOT getting at CCS. And publish that information, forms and instructions for the convenience of the parents of Cleveland County students who want better things to be involved with their child’s education.
And what about CCS, you might ask???
Who are they??? Ancient history!!! From NOW on!!! Soon to be forgotten by all!!
Stay tuned folks. Newly elected and sworn in US President Donald J Trump is ALSO supporting Education Tax Dollars following the Child.
So, Let’s set our Cleveland County goals to moving at least half (50%) of our elementary school children to relocate to Home Schools, Church Schools or Charter Schools by August, 2025. And, go from there!!!
