I was contacted yesterday by a detective regarding one of my more sinister
comments regarding Highland Hall. Now that they realize my lawsuit is REAL, I'm
guessing they want to get as much on me as possible "on the record".
Highland Hall, I suggest you copy my entire blog. I'll be adding more to it
soon as I'm scanning documents for the lawsuit. My case against Highland Hall
is out there for everyone to see... (even the police).
The phone call went fine, BTW... please don't worry about me anyone... I get the
feeling the cops sympathize with me. One of the detectives who, after fighting
me initially saw how devoted I am as a father, told me "don't you EVER stop!" -
I've never forgotten this... as it gave me the confidence to face the judge in
court and get the bullshit restraining orders (not to mention minor's counsel)
removed. Since then I've made nothing but steady progress toward restoring my
daughters health and well-being. (Thank you Peggy)
As for Highland Hall... they should know I think the demise of their school is a
foregone conclusion at this point. They can barely fill their classrooms now...
the lawsuit will be their death knell. I'm focusing on the REST of Waldorf now,
in case they haven't noticed... and I'm going after the charter school system
AND AWSNA. One could say, I've got bigger fish to fry...
Showing posts with label lisa profumo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lisa profumo. Show all posts
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Westside Waldorf School Review - the next Highland Hall
Westside Waldorf school isn't a charter, it's private. Many Highland Hall
teachers (the worst) have made themselves at home at Westside. Here's their list of teachers:
http://www.wswaldorf.org/Management.html
Listed from Highland Hall are:
1) Lisa Profumo (Scemema)... who hid the Wilkins molestation incidents from the entire school, ignored mandated reporting laws and put the school in severe legal jeopardy. She's lying whenever her lips move.
2) Liis Edwards... Check out letters from Highland Hall on this blog for her signature. She was involved in MANY cover-ups at Highland Hall.
3) Alex Houghton... a former friend and former Waldorf teacher - he once pretended outrage at what was going on at Highland Hall and promised to reform Waldorf through WISC... he's now silent as WISC continues to employ the very WORST teachers Waldorf has to offer. He is influencing Waldorf boards across the country... sadly.
http://www.greatschools.org/california/pacific-palisades/12275-Westside-Waldorf/
Here's a real shocker... :)
April 11, 2008
It is truly unfortunate that this school continues to promote itself to parents
without sharing that the model is based on Anthroposophy. If you are interested
in any Waldorf School read about Rudolf Steiner. Here is a good website to start
with: openwaldorf. com
—Submitted by a parent
teachers (the worst) have made themselves at home at Westside. Here's their list of teachers:
http://www.wswaldorf.org/Management.html
Listed from Highland Hall are:
1) Lisa Profumo (Scemema)... who hid the Wilkins molestation incidents from the entire school, ignored mandated reporting laws and put the school in severe legal jeopardy. She's lying whenever her lips move.
2) Liis Edwards... Check out letters from Highland Hall on this blog for her signature. She was involved in MANY cover-ups at Highland Hall.
3) Alex Houghton... a former friend and former Waldorf teacher - he once pretended outrage at what was going on at Highland Hall and promised to reform Waldorf through WISC... he's now silent as WISC continues to employ the very WORST teachers Waldorf has to offer. He is influencing Waldorf boards across the country... sadly.
http://www.greatschools.org/california/pacific-palisades/12275-Westside-Waldorf/
Here's a real shocker... :)
April 11, 2008
It is truly unfortunate that this school continues to promote itself to parents
without sharing that the model is based on Anthroposophy. If you are interested
in any Waldorf School read about Rudolf Steiner. Here is a good website to start
with: openwaldorf. com
—Submitted by a parent
Monterey Bay Charter School Reviews by Parents and MUCH more
Let's start this examination with the teacher who sexually abused two
PRE-TEENAGED students! HOLD ON... He TRANSFERRED from another Waldorf Charter -
Woodland Star Charter!!!
http://news.sonomaportal.com/2010/02/11/former-valley-teacher-arrested-on-molest\
ation-charges/
"A former teacher in Sonoma Valley was jailed Thursday on three counts of child
molestation. Patrick Lilley, 52, was arrested after an investigation revealed he
had sexually abused two pre-teenaged students approximately two years ago.
Lilley was booked into Monterey County Jail with a bail of $300,000 and is
awaiting extradition to Sonoma County, reported Sergeant Cecile Focha. According
to staff at Monterey Bay Charter School in Pacific Grove, Lilley was employed
there as a first-grade teacher at the time of his arrest; this was his first
year at that school.
Lilley had started at Woodland Star School in Sonoma Valley in September of
2004, teaching first grade. He moved along with that class through the fourth
grade until June of 2008, when, according the May 2008 school newsletter, he
left the area "to live closer to his sister."
PK: SO, the pedophile was simply transferred from one charter Waldorf school to
another... GEE, this sounds familiar.
OK, on to the reviews:
Posted March 19, 2011
Unfortunate when a schools leadership has no idea how to truly administer, or to
lead. This school has great potential but its administration is stuck and
running the school right into the ground. The teachers are wonderful for the
most part. The hands on education and waldorf inspiration inspires the children
to enjoy their lessons. The future of this school depends on removal of the
buddy-system thriving in the administration office.
—Submitted by a parent
Posted August 28, 2010
Report it
At MBCS the teachers are very dedicated, the administration is mediocre. Because
the school budget is a shoestring, it can be difficult to meet the extremely
high expectations of parent involvement if you live out of the area, a single
parent, work, and can not be as constantly on site as the locals. In my
daughter's class last year there was plenty of drama from over involved parents
who are cliquish, prone to squabbles, and power struggles, that were expressed
in seemingly constant seething emails (to everyone) that became very tiresome.
The teacher finally cried "STOP"! in a very nice Waldorf way. My son's class was
at times led by the parents while the teacher seemed to step back. I want the
teachers to lead not the parents. With MBCS expectations of extreme parent
involvement, it becomes it's own negative, EXTREME PARENT INVOLVEMENT! I
participate as I can then go home.
—Submitted by a parent
Posted August 27, 2010
I find myself concerned about some of the parents who are strongly Waldorf-ites
who I also see tending to be extremely protective and limiting of their
children's experiences whether it be by any media influences or even other
children who are media savvy- as if it would seriously damage or steal their
innocence. I'm not advocating throwing the kids out to the wolves, however I
fear that parent overprotective behaviors in this day and age can come back and
bite the parent years later when their older children finally have a taste of
freedom. I've seen it happen. I really like the Waldorf ideas, and I think it is
also important to stay current, real, and allow kids to experience and learn to
"deal" with some things that may be tough, after all, that's real life learning!
—Submitted by a parent
Posted July 12, 2010
This school seemed ok at first and the Waldorf method sounded interesting but it
was disappointing. The students remain with the same teacher from kindergarden
through eight grade and that is problamatic. If your child starts at a later
grade they will be the "outsider" in the children's already established
"clicks". Some of the students have parents who work at the school and these
children will get special treatment because of this, even to the point of the
school's "Chair" ( that is what they call the principal) not taking any
disciplinary action in order to protect them and keep up the school's
reputation. The principal " talks the talk" but lacks leadership skills and
doesn't follow school's policies. Bullying is an issue as well. I also found
this is not actual Waldorf but rather Waldorf inspired. The American Waldorf
Association does not endorse this school. Don't send your kids there! —Submitted
by a parent
http://www.godlikeproductions.com/forum1/message1696120/pg1
I don't know what to do please help with suggestions
My daughters teacher was accused of molesting 4 girls and slaming the head of
one boy on his desk. They went to trial and the girls didn't want to testify so
he got those charges dropped , but the boy did testify and the teacher got 1
count of endangering a child. Trial closed, he's still walking around. This was
a year ago but the abuse happened when they where much younger so it wasn't high
priorty case. My daughter in August just told me that he had rubbed her more
than 5 times where one shouldn't. So it would be a new trial. I have called
everyday latley and they just transfer me to voicemails and noone calls me back.
They advisied me not to get consoling or talk to her about it anymore because it
could mess up the case. So I haven't. I call daily, no oone will take my
calls(always voice mail) and charges have not been filed. She told Kaiser too.
What do I do to get the ball rolling? Newspapers or what kind of lawyer? They
just put me through to answering machine after answering machine and no one
calls me back. How do I get justice for my child?
UPDATE:
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20101119/articles/101119389?tc=ar
"Under the terms of the plea bargain, reached Sept. 30, Lilley can't work with
children and he can't live near schools, parks, pools or day-care centers. He
was formally sentenced by Judge Ken Gnoss on Oct. 29."
OK, that's ONE down...
PRE-TEENAGED students! HOLD ON... He TRANSFERRED from another Waldorf Charter -
Woodland Star Charter!!!
http://news.sonomaportal.com/2010/02/11/former-valley-teacher-arrested-on-molest\
ation-charges/
"A former teacher in Sonoma Valley was jailed Thursday on three counts of child
molestation. Patrick Lilley, 52, was arrested after an investigation revealed he
had sexually abused two pre-teenaged students approximately two years ago.
Lilley was booked into Monterey County Jail with a bail of $300,000 and is
awaiting extradition to Sonoma County, reported Sergeant Cecile Focha. According
to staff at Monterey Bay Charter School in Pacific Grove, Lilley was employed
there as a first-grade teacher at the time of his arrest; this was his first
year at that school.
Lilley had started at Woodland Star School in Sonoma Valley in September of
2004, teaching first grade. He moved along with that class through the fourth
grade until June of 2008, when, according the May 2008 school newsletter, he
left the area "to live closer to his sister."
PK: SO, the pedophile was simply transferred from one charter Waldorf school to
another... GEE, this sounds familiar.
OK, on to the reviews:
Posted March 19, 2011
Unfortunate when a schools leadership has no idea how to truly administer, or to
lead. This school has great potential but its administration is stuck and
running the school right into the ground. The teachers are wonderful for the
most part. The hands on education and waldorf inspiration inspires the children
to enjoy their lessons. The future of this school depends on removal of the
buddy-system thriving in the administration office.
—Submitted by a parent
Posted August 28, 2010
Report it
At MBCS the teachers are very dedicated, the administration is mediocre. Because
the school budget is a shoestring, it can be difficult to meet the extremely
high expectations of parent involvement if you live out of the area, a single
parent, work, and can not be as constantly on site as the locals. In my
daughter's class last year there was plenty of drama from over involved parents
who are cliquish, prone to squabbles, and power struggles, that were expressed
in seemingly constant seething emails (to everyone) that became very tiresome.
The teacher finally cried "STOP"! in a very nice Waldorf way. My son's class was
at times led by the parents while the teacher seemed to step back. I want the
teachers to lead not the parents. With MBCS expectations of extreme parent
involvement, it becomes it's own negative, EXTREME PARENT INVOLVEMENT! I
participate as I can then go home.
—Submitted by a parent
Posted August 27, 2010
I find myself concerned about some of the parents who are strongly Waldorf-ites
who I also see tending to be extremely protective and limiting of their
children's experiences whether it be by any media influences or even other
children who are media savvy- as if it would seriously damage or steal their
innocence. I'm not advocating throwing the kids out to the wolves, however I
fear that parent overprotective behaviors in this day and age can come back and
bite the parent years later when their older children finally have a taste of
freedom. I've seen it happen. I really like the Waldorf ideas, and I think it is
also important to stay current, real, and allow kids to experience and learn to
"deal" with some things that may be tough, after all, that's real life learning!
—Submitted by a parent
Posted July 12, 2010
This school seemed ok at first and the Waldorf method sounded interesting but it
was disappointing. The students remain with the same teacher from kindergarden
through eight grade and that is problamatic. If your child starts at a later
grade they will be the "outsider" in the children's already established
"clicks". Some of the students have parents who work at the school and these
children will get special treatment because of this, even to the point of the
school's "Chair" ( that is what they call the principal) not taking any
disciplinary action in order to protect them and keep up the school's
reputation. The principal " talks the talk" but lacks leadership skills and
doesn't follow school's policies. Bullying is an issue as well. I also found
this is not actual Waldorf but rather Waldorf inspired. The American Waldorf
Association does not endorse this school. Don't send your kids there! —Submitted
by a parent
http://www.godlikeproductions.com/forum1/message1696120/pg1
I don't know what to do please help with suggestions
My daughters teacher was accused of molesting 4 girls and slaming the head of
one boy on his desk. They went to trial and the girls didn't want to testify so
he got those charges dropped , but the boy did testify and the teacher got 1
count of endangering a child. Trial closed, he's still walking around. This was
a year ago but the abuse happened when they where much younger so it wasn't high
priorty case. My daughter in August just told me that he had rubbed her more
than 5 times where one shouldn't. So it would be a new trial. I have called
everyday latley and they just transfer me to voicemails and noone calls me back.
They advisied me not to get consoling or talk to her about it anymore because it
could mess up the case. So I haven't. I call daily, no oone will take my
calls(always voice mail) and charges have not been filed. She told Kaiser too.
What do I do to get the ball rolling? Newspapers or what kind of lawyer? They
just put me through to answering machine after answering machine and no one
calls me back. How do I get justice for my child?
UPDATE:
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20101119/articles/101119389?tc=ar
"Under the terms of the plea bargain, reached Sept. 30, Lilley can't work with
children and he can't live near schools, parks, pools or day-care centers. He
was formally sentenced by Judge Ken Gnoss on Oct. 29."
OK, that's ONE down...
Interview with a Vampire
Here is a recent email exchange with the monster - Wendy Wilkins. Apparently, I spoiled her plans to infiltrate Somerset Waldorf school by exposing her on Somerset's blog. Oh well...
---------- Original Message ----------
From: "wendelinnwilkins@rocketmail.com" <wendelinnwilkins@hotmail.com>
To: "petekaraiskos" <pkcompany@netzero.net>
Subject: Re: This is Somerset?
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:30:58 -0000
Dear Pete
I have read your entire site with interest.
I can see that you have a major axe to grind with Highland Hall school.
I can sympathise with many of your concerns surrounding Waldorf schools in general.
Your posts, however, regarding me are libelous. There is no truth to your allegations. They have caused harm. I am asking you politely to stop.
Wendy
>--- In waldorf-critics@yahoogroups.com, "petekaraiskos" <pkcompany@...> wrote:
> Wendy Wilkins is a familiar name to people reading my blog:
> http://petekaraiskos.blogspot.com/2010/02/letters-from-highland-hall-wilkins.html
> http://sites.google.com/site/wendywilkinssteinerteacher/
> Wendelinn Wilkins
> Teaching credentials:
> Grade 3, Highland Hall, Northridge, CA 2000/2001
> All academic subjects plus recorder, painting, clay modeling, and drama
> She's moved to Wiviliscombe, Somerset, U.K.
> - where they're having controversy over the new charter Steiner school:
> http://www.thisissomerset.co.uk/search/search.html?searchPhrase=steiner&searchType=
> Looks like Somerset school will be drawing from the best of the best...
> I REALLY wasn't kidding when I said Highland Hall teachers are going to end up in the UK charter system. Here we go!
>
> PK
> ENOUGH ALREADY!!!
> http://petekaraiskos.blogspot.com/2010/03/highland-hall-breaking-mandated.html
>
***
Pete comments: Apparently, Ms. Wilkins doesn't understand the difference between something I wrote and something HIGHLAND HALL WROTE, which I posted. She apparently thinks I can be sued for libel for Highland Hall's words. Here's the document I referenced: http://petekaraiskos.blogspot.com/2010/02/letters-from-highland-hall-wilkins.html
***
From: pkcompany@netzero.net
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:09:13 +0000
To: wendelinnwilkins@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: This is Somerset?
Pete
***
---------- Original Message ----------
From: Wendelinn Wilkins <wendelinnwilkins@hotmail.com>
To: <pkcompany@netzero.net>
Subject: RE: This is Somerset?
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:49:27 +0000
I have no interest in lawsuits. I have retired from a long and happy career as a teacher. Your allegations about me, specifically, are false. They have caused harm. Continuing to post false allegations about me are libelous. Please stop doing so. I have done nothing to you, so do not wish to be used as a pawn in your crusade against Waldorf schools.
***
From: pkcompany@netzero.net
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:16:02 +0000
To: wendelinnwilkins@hotmail.com
Subject: RE: This is Somerset?
---------- Original Message ----------
From: Wendelinn Wilkins <wendelinnwilkins@hotmail.com>
To: <pkcompany@netzero.net>
Subject: RE: This is Somerset?
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:45:37 +0000
I do not know who your son and daughter are.
How many sleepovers have you arranged for your children?
My son has never been in after school care.
What police reports?
I am not threatening you in any manner.
Please stop publishing libelous material about me and now about my son.
Are you saying I molested children? I have brought no such thing to Highland Hall.
I do not know the relevance of the video you have posted.
I do not have balls - wrong gender.
***
From: pkcompany@netzero.net
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:05:43 +0000
To: wendelinnwilkins@hotmail.com
Subject: RE: This is Somerset?
Don't think for a moment I'm going anywhere.
***
---------- Original Message ----------
From: Wendelinn Wilkins <wendelinnwilkins@hotmail.com>
To: <pkcompany@netzero.net>
Subject: RE: This is Somerset?
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:45:17 +0000
I know this about my youngest son. He was an autistic child and vulnerable. He was abducted when he was 12. Santa Barbara School fired me - illegally - when I attended a court case in Vancouver when my son was found. I sued the Santa Barbara School for the illegal firing - and won. Highland Hall was fully aware.
I believe you also know that the misinformation you are spreading is wildly distorted and untrue. I believe you are using your self righteous stance to fuel your antagonism towards Waldorf Schools in general. This is easier than being accountable for the troubles of your child; I know. Nevertheless your accusations continue to be libelous, malicious, untrue and harmful. Please stop publishing material about me and my son to fuel your argument against Waldorf Schools and teachers.
Like you, I sent my children to Waldorf schools. I was initially enamoured of the gentle atmosphere and illusion of a safe environment. I added a Waldorf credential to my teaching credential and taught in Waldorf schools. There is much to love and much to criticize. Waldorf education is not for every child, for every parent and not for every teacher.
I am very sorry for your distress as a parent of a troubled child. Fruit doesn't fall very far from the vine.
***
Pete comments: This was NOT what happened. PARENTS, not Highland Hall, contacted the Santa Barbara school directly and were told the details of the lawsuit. Parents were told by Santa Barbara Waldorf school that Wilkins set up "sleepovers" for her son with her own students. Here's a letter from an angry parent describing Highland Hall's role in this matter - and the extent of the GAMES that Wilkin's son played with the children at Highland Hall. http://petekaraiskos.blogspot.com/2010/10/letter-from-angry-parent-1.html
Highland Hall, despite being "fully aware" (according to Wilkins) refused to discuss the case with angry parents. The FACTS speak for themselves. Highland Hall had TWO incidents of molestation by this boy (hence the two police reports). They did NOTHING after the first incident because the child wasn't enrolled at the school. After the SECOND incident, the information about the first incident came out. Highland Hall claimed (in front of parents) that they had a SIGNED CONTRACT from Wendy Wilkins - acknowledging that she would not bring her son back on campus unsupervised. AGAIN, after being pressed by parents, Highland Hall ADMITTED the "signed" contract was only signed by Highland Hall and NOT by Wilkins. HIGHLAND HALL PUT CHILDREN IN HARM'S WAY WITH NO REGARD TO THEIR SAFETY!
***
From: pkcompany@netzero.net
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:58:01 +0000
To: wendelinnwilkins@hotmail.com
Subject: RE: This is Somerset?
***
From: pkcompany@netzero.net
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:07:11 +0000
To: wendelinnwilkins@hotmail.com
Subject: RE: This is Somerset?
---------- Original Message ----------
From: Wendelinn Wilkins <wendelinnwilkins@hotmail.com>
To: <pkcompany@netzero.net>
Subject: RE: This is Somerset?
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:00:35 +0000
Are you self refering?
Please remove libelous references about me or my son as a juvenile from your blogs and websites. I have written nothing publicly about you nor defamed you in any way. You have written tomes that have injured us both for years. You continue to victimize victims. Leave us out of your vendetta.
---------- Original Message ----------
From: "wendelinnwilkins@rocketmail.com" <wendelinnwilkins@hotmail.com>
To: "petekaraiskos" <pkcompany@netzero.net>
Subject: Re: This is Somerset?
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:30:58 -0000
Dear Pete
I have read your entire site with interest.
I can see that you have a major axe to grind with Highland Hall school.
I can sympathise with many of your concerns surrounding Waldorf schools in general.
Your posts, however, regarding me are libelous. There is no truth to your allegations. They have caused harm. I am asking you politely to stop.
Wendy
>--- In waldorf-critics@yahoogroups.com, "petekaraiskos" <pkcompany@...> wrote:
> Wendy Wilkins is a familiar name to people reading my blog:
> http://petekaraiskos.blogspot.com/2010/02/letters-from-highland-hall-wilkins.html
> http://sites.google.com/site/wendywilkinssteinerteacher/
> Wendelinn Wilkins
> Teaching credentials:
> Grade 3, Highland Hall, Northridge, CA 2000/2001
> All academic subjects plus recorder, painting, clay modeling, and drama
> She's moved to Wiviliscombe, Somerset, U.K.
> - where they're having controversy over the new charter Steiner school:
> http://www.thisissomerset.co.uk/search/search.html?searchPhrase=steiner&searchType=
> Looks like Somerset school will be drawing from the best of the best...
> I REALLY wasn't kidding when I said Highland Hall teachers are going to end up in the UK charter system. Here we go!
>
> PK
> ENOUGH ALREADY!!!
> http://petekaraiskos.blogspot.com/2010/03/highland-hall-breaking-mandated.html
>
***
Pete comments: Apparently, Ms. Wilkins doesn't understand the difference between something I wrote and something HIGHLAND HALL WROTE, which I posted. She apparently thinks I can be sued for libel for Highland Hall's words. Here's the document I referenced: http://petekaraiskos.blogspot.com/2010/02/letters-from-highland-hall-wilkins.html
***
From: pkcompany@netzero.net
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:09:13 +0000
To: wendelinnwilkins@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: This is Somerset?
I'd like to ask YOU to STOP too... How about it?
Find a different profession - AWAY FROM CHILDREN!
I NEVER STOP! Bring your lawsuit!
***
---------- Original Message ----------
From: Wendelinn Wilkins <wendelinnwilkins@hotmail.com>
To: <pkcompany@netzero.net>
Subject: RE: This is Somerset?
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:49:27 +0000
I have no interest in lawsuits. I have retired from a long and happy career as a teacher. Your allegations about me, specifically, are false. They have caused harm. Continuing to post false allegations about me are libelous. Please stop doing so. I have done nothing to you, so do not wish to be used as a pawn in your crusade against Waldorf schools.
***
From: pkcompany@netzero.net
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:16:02 +0000
To: wendelinnwilkins@hotmail.com
Subject: RE: This is Somerset?
YOU should know about using "pawns" - how many sleepovers did you arrange for Jeffrey?
Do YOU know what he discussed with my son and daughter in after school care?
Do YOU know the pictures he shared with them?
Children were MOLESTED. I have the police reports!
YOU brought this to Highland Hall. YOU DIRECTLY AFFECTED MY KID'S LIVES!
Where do you get the balls to threaten ME? Like I said, bring your lawsuit! I'll be bringing mine!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfkscHt96R0&feature=player_embedded#
Pete
***---------- Original Message ----------
From: Wendelinn Wilkins <wendelinnwilkins@hotmail.com>
To: <pkcompany@netzero.net>
Subject: RE: This is Somerset?
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:45:37 +0000
I do not know who your son and daughter are.
How many sleepovers have you arranged for your children?
My son has never been in after school care.
What police reports?
I am not threatening you in any manner.
Please stop publishing libelous material about me and now about my son.
Are you saying I molested children? I have brought no such thing to Highland Hall.
I do not know the relevance of the video you have posted.
I do not have balls - wrong gender.
***
From: pkcompany@netzero.net
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:05:43 +0000
To: wendelinnwilkins@hotmail.com
Subject: RE: This is Somerset?
I'm
not surprised you can't keep straight the children your son has
harmed. You'll find out soon enough who my son and daughter are. You
were my son's teacher!
Your son was not "enrolled" in after school care. He CERTAINLY was there. I have LOTS of witnesses and written accounts.
Devonshire Division
Police Report # 0117-20741
# 0117-30062
I
have NEVER published libelous material about you and your son. Only
the truth - which I can support with evidence and testimony. Try me.
You
didn't know you were involved in a court case with Santa Barbara when
you were hired at Highland Hall? Gee, Highland Hall admitted knowing...
but said nothing.
Thanks in part to your son's
behavior, my daughter went on to slice her arms and legs. Get it now?
Need a judge to explain it to you? You were COMPLICIT in the
molestation of children by your son. You KNEW about his problems before
bringing him to Highland Hall and letting him run around unsupervised.
MONSTERS LIKE YOU are who the guy in the video is talking about... The
guy in the video is about half as mad as I am. Get it now?
***
---------- Original Message ----------
From: Wendelinn Wilkins <wendelinnwilkins@hotmail.com>
To: <pkcompany@netzero.net>
Subject: RE: This is Somerset?
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:45:17 +0000
I know this about my youngest son. He was an autistic child and vulnerable. He was abducted when he was 12. Santa Barbara School fired me - illegally - when I attended a court case in Vancouver when my son was found. I sued the Santa Barbara School for the illegal firing - and won. Highland Hall was fully aware.
I believe you also know that the misinformation you are spreading is wildly distorted and untrue. I believe you are using your self righteous stance to fuel your antagonism towards Waldorf Schools in general. This is easier than being accountable for the troubles of your child; I know. Nevertheless your accusations continue to be libelous, malicious, untrue and harmful. Please stop publishing material about me and my son to fuel your argument against Waldorf Schools and teachers.
Like you, I sent my children to Waldorf schools. I was initially enamoured of the gentle atmosphere and illusion of a safe environment. I added a Waldorf credential to my teaching credential and taught in Waldorf schools. There is much to love and much to criticize. Waldorf education is not for every child, for every parent and not for every teacher.
I am very sorry for your distress as a parent of a troubled child. Fruit doesn't fall very far from the vine.
***
Pete comments: This was NOT what happened. PARENTS, not Highland Hall, contacted the Santa Barbara school directly and were told the details of the lawsuit. Parents were told by Santa Barbara Waldorf school that Wilkins set up "sleepovers" for her son with her own students. Here's a letter from an angry parent describing Highland Hall's role in this matter - and the extent of the GAMES that Wilkin's son played with the children at Highland Hall. http://petekaraiskos.blogspot.com/2010/10/letter-from-angry-parent-1.html
Highland Hall, despite being "fully aware" (according to Wilkins) refused to discuss the case with angry parents. The FACTS speak for themselves. Highland Hall had TWO incidents of molestation by this boy (hence the two police reports). They did NOTHING after the first incident because the child wasn't enrolled at the school. After the SECOND incident, the information about the first incident came out. Highland Hall claimed (in front of parents) that they had a SIGNED CONTRACT from Wendy Wilkins - acknowledging that she would not bring her son back on campus unsupervised. AGAIN, after being pressed by parents, Highland Hall ADMITTED the "signed" contract was only signed by Highland Hall and NOT by Wilkins. HIGHLAND HALL PUT CHILDREN IN HARM'S WAY WITH NO REGARD TO THEIR SAFETY!
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From: pkcompany@netzero.net
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:58:01 +0000
To: wendelinnwilkins@hotmail.com
Subject: RE: This is Somerset?
The more you demonstrate to me that you don't get it, the more it falls on ME to ensure that you do.
"Fruit doesn't fall very far from the vine."
Interesting point... Think about it.
Stop wasting my time and your breath... I'll be seeing YOU in court!
Pete
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---------- Original Message ----------
From: Wendelinn Wilkins <wendelinnwilkins@hotmail.com>
To: <pkcompany@netzero.net>
Subject: RE: This is Somerset?
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:59:23 +0000
Are you
You waste your own time and breath in pursuit of finding someone to blame. I have done none of the things you publish widely about me so @cease andd desist."
---------- Original Message ----------
From: Wendelinn Wilkins <wendelinnwilkins@hotmail.com>
To: <pkcompany@netzero.net>
Subject: RE: This is Somerset?
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 17:59:23 +0000
Are you
You waste your own time and breath in pursuit of finding someone to blame. I have done none of the things you publish widely about me so @cease andd desist."
***
From: pkcompany@netzero.net
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:07:11 +0000
To: wendelinnwilkins@hotmail.com
Subject: RE: This is Somerset?
Um... how can I make this more clear to you?
FUCK OFF YOU LYING MONSTER!
***
---------- Original Message ----------
From: Wendelinn Wilkins <wendelinnwilkins@hotmail.com>
To: <pkcompany@netzero.net>
Subject: RE: This is Somerset?
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:00:35 +0000
Are you self refering?
Please remove libelous references about me or my son as a juvenile from your blogs and websites. I have written nothing publicly about you nor defamed you in any way. You have written tomes that have injured us both for years. You continue to victimize victims. Leave us out of your vendetta.
***
From: pkcompany@netzero.net
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:18:44 +0000
To: wendelinnwilkins@hotmail.com
Subject: RE: This is Somerset?
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:18:44 +0000
To: wendelinnwilkins@hotmail.com
Subject: RE: This is Somerset?
I'm
VERY HAPPY to know I have injured you both for years... Look forward to
MANY MORE YEARS of this. I'm only JUST getting started.
Please
continue to describe how I've made your lives miserable. This is
delicious news for me! I can't wait to hear more - and please, use
plenty of adjectives. I hope your next letter describes in detail how
my comments have put you in such despair that you've got a loaded gun in
your mouth and are pulling the trigger exactly as you press the Send
key.
I'm really sorry if the truth hurts... Now, FUCK OFF!
***
---------- Original Message ----------
---------- Original Message ----------
From: Wendelinn Wilkins <wendelinnwilkins@hotmail.com>
To: <pkcompany@netzero.net>
Subject: RE: This is Somerset?
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:29:25 +0000
You can't make up your mind - "Can't wait to hear more" or "fo." Charming and non abusive. The truth does not hurt. Libel does
To: <pkcompany@netzero.net>
Subject: RE: This is Somerset?
Date: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:29:25 +0000
You can't make up your mind - "Can't wait to hear more" or "fo." Charming and non abusive. The truth does not hurt. Libel does
***
From: pkcompany@netzero.net
Date: Wed, Apr 25, 2012 12:34 PM
To: wendelinnwilkins@hotmail.com
Subject: RE: This is Somerset?
Date: Wed, Apr 25, 2012 12:34 PM
To: wendelinnwilkins@hotmail.com
Subject: RE: This is Somerset?
I think I'll stick with FUCK OFF.
***
AND SHE DID!
Update! She DIDN'T FUCK OFF... She FLAGGED my comments AND THEY WERE REMOVED. This may clear the path for this monster to "go to work" on the children at Somerset! Below is the email I received:
---------- Original Message ----------
From: Report Abuse <reportabuse@thisiscomments.co.uk>
To: pkcompany@netzero.net
Subject: content removed from This is Somerset
Date: Tue, 1 May 2012 09:35:56 +0100
Thank you for registering with This is Somerset. Unfortunately we have had to remove your comment on an article headlined Steiner's theories cause this parent concern following a complaint that it was defamatory.
This is the comment that was removed:
No big surprise, Highland Hall teachers are INDEED moving to Somerset school. <a href="http://tinyurl.com/6pwfxq2" rel="nofollow">http://tinyurl.com/6pwfxq2</a>
This teacher caused scandals at TWO schools, Santa Barbara and Highland Hall Waldorf schools.
I documented how Highland Hall sheepishly confessed to the abuses that occurred here: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/84wtbmw" rel="nofollow">http://tinyurl.com/84wtbmw</a> and ignored mandated reporting laws when problems arose with this teacher here: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/8399vdy" rel="nofollow">http://tinyurl.com/8399vdy</a> �Somerset is becoming the depository for bad teachers from the US.
Pete Karaiskos
Former Waldorf parent
Southern California
We would ask you please not to resubmit this content or discuss its removal on the site. We would also remind you that you are legally responsible for the content you submit.
If you are unsure of any of our house rules or terms and conditions you can find a link to them in full at the foot of the home page.
I'm not THAT worried. To be honest, I'm happier knowing EXACTLY where Wendy Wilkins is... that way, when the time arrives for her to face me in court, I'll be able to find her EASILY!
Update! She DIDN'T FUCK OFF... She FLAGGED my comments AND THEY WERE REMOVED. This may clear the path for this monster to "go to work" on the children at Somerset! Below is the email I received:
---------- Original Message ----------
From: Report Abuse <reportabuse@thisiscomments.co.uk>
To: pkcompany@netzero.net
Subject: content removed from This is Somerset
Date: Tue, 1 May 2012 09:35:56 +0100
Thank you for registering with This is Somerset. Unfortunately we have had to remove your comment on an article headlined Steiner's theories cause this parent concern following a complaint that it was defamatory.
This is the comment that was removed:
No big surprise, Highland Hall teachers are INDEED moving to Somerset school. <a href="http://tinyurl.com/6pwfxq2" rel="nofollow">http://tinyurl.com/6pwfxq2</a>
This teacher caused scandals at TWO schools, Santa Barbara and Highland Hall Waldorf schools.
I documented how Highland Hall sheepishly confessed to the abuses that occurred here: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/84wtbmw" rel="nofollow">http://tinyurl.com/84wtbmw</a> and ignored mandated reporting laws when problems arose with this teacher here: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/8399vdy" rel="nofollow">http://tinyurl.com/8399vdy</a> �Somerset is becoming the depository for bad teachers from the US.
Pete Karaiskos
Former Waldorf parent
Southern California
We would ask you please not to resubmit this content or discuss its removal on the site. We would also remind you that you are legally responsible for the content you submit.
If you are unsure of any of our house rules or terms and conditions you can find a link to them in full at the foot of the home page.
I'm not THAT worried. To be honest, I'm happier knowing EXACTLY where Wendy Wilkins is... that way, when the time arrives for her to face me in court, I'll be able to find her EASILY!
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Highland Hall Waldorf School - Reviews by Pete
See also: Parent Reviews of Highland Hall
Parent Reviews of Highland Hall - Update
I've gone to considerable effort to warn parents about Highland Hall Waldorf School. Here are some of the reviews I've posted:
Google Reviews
Please, listen to the reviews of students (poor) and not the reviews of teachers and faculty (like Liz, below). If you read a "parent" review, shouldn't it be from a "parent" who isn't also WORKING THERE? I had Highland Hall forced on my kids (through a difficult divorce). I was there almost 20 years... I know Highland Hall. My kids unanimously agree the place was NOT a good learning institution... just like Anush and Paolo below. A small percentage of kids who graduate (which is a VERY SMALL percentage of kids who attend since most parents pull their children OUT of Highland Hall after a year or two) go on to college - the remainder struggle in "artsy" careers - performing arts, food service, stuff like that. There are NO academics being taught there - and there's a reason. Anthroposophy is Waldorf's silent partner. Anthroposophy (the special religious teacher training Liz talks about below) frowns on intellect. So, the "additional" training Waldorf teachers have is religious indoctrination... not something regarding education. In fact, if you have questions about what Waldorf teachers are taught, have a look at the Waldorf teacher training reading list here: http://ukanthroposophy.wordpress.com/plymreadinglists/ - it's ALL Anthroposophy - all the time. The two student reviews below indicate how silly these people's approach to education is. I'm here to tell you that the education is dangerous as well. First - there is a racist component to the education. Rudolf Steiner, the father of Waldorf education, was himself a racist. The racist things he taught are being taught to students at Highland Hall - WITH the knowledge of the teachers, staff, board, etc. http://petekaraiskos.blogspot.com/2011/04/hasib-disguises-racism-at-highland-hall.html and http://petekaraiskos.blogspot.com/2009/11/pete-k-declares-war-on-racism-at_2522.html. Second, they cover up abuse when it occurs. Breaking the mandated reporting laws is common for them. http://petekaraiskos.blogspot.com/2010/03/highland-hall-breaking-mandated.html This happened frequently to many kids, my own included. http://petekaraiskos.blogspot.com/2010/10/why-highland-hall-permits-bullying-and.html Please, read my blog about Highland Hall's abusive behavior toward children and parents. If you still feel like sending your child there, I'll pray for you. http://petekaraiskos.blogspot.com/
http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/attraction/highland-hall-waldorf-school-17100-superior-street-northridge-ca-91325-us
"There is a cowardly and deceitful person that used my daughter's name to write a negative review for this school. " Are you sure it wasn't your son LISA? Meanwhile, speaking of cowardly, you KNEW my daughter was being exposed to a known pedophile on your campus and did NOTHING. You are a MANDATED reporter. Shame on you Lisa - and shame on the conspirators who helped you destroy a child. A huge lawsuit against Highland Hall is forthcoming. Thanks for destroying this school. Parents are best advised to avoid Highland Hall at all costs. There is nothing these people won't don in the name of protecting their school and Anthroposophy! NOTHING! http://petekaraiskos.blogspot.com/2010/03/highland-hall-breaking-mandated.html
http://www.schooldigger.com/go/CA/schools/9999906746/reviews.aspx
| by a parent Monday, June 20, 2011  Often considered the most problematic of all Waldorf schools, Highland Hall has had serious problems going back decades. The underpinning philosophy, Anthroposophy, binds all the teachers. This becomes a cult-like environment in a crisis situation - and there is a crisis situation every year or two due to poor governance and no accountability. In such situations, teachers and board members are ruthless in their treatment of offending children or parents. The philosophy, Anthroposophy, is steeped in spiritual and RACIAL hierarchies. Indeed, Anthroposophy IS the curriculum. Highland Hall taught my child that the blood of Europeans is more evolved than the blood of Asians and Africans. When questioned about this, they didn't reprimand the teacher, they DEFENDED the lesson. Obviously, I am a former parent... not so obviously, I've been involved with Highland Hall for over 15 years.Please read my blog: http://petekaraiskos.blogspot.com/  |
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