Editor,As a former educator and administrator, I feel compelled to address some of the issues that seem to have Lamesa turned upside down. Having taught in public school, private school, the prison system and on a Native American reservation, I have experienced firsthand the education system and what makes it work effectively. In the school districts where I have been hired, we were strongly encouraged to attend the board meetings. While this is not mandatory and we did not have to attend, the teachers wanted to. Why? Because the administrators believed in making everyone in the district a vital part ...