Let's talk about the true injustice

A CFS supporter says

That just reeks of a serious injustice. Looks like when all is said and done, the Adams' family has a hefty lawsuit they, THEMSELVES, need to file. I am so sorry for the suffering they're enduring over this.

This supporter is responding, presumably to PSP's comment referencing the closure of CFS and the comparison to the closure of another local school, which we spoke about earlier.  While on the surface, I can understand why this supporter would see the potential lawsuit.  What this supporter may not remember, realize or care to think about is the business license was not issued to Sandra Adams solely.  It was issued to Robert Adams as the agent of service for Creative Frontiers.  Sandra Adams is Robert's spouse however she is not entitled to anything more than the standard due process that Creative Frontiers School, Inc is entitled to in terms of business standpoint.

What is worse, to me, about this comment is the lack of empathy or concern the alleged victims may have suffered, and continue to suffer.  These young women, the witnesses to the alleged abuse and the parents of the alleged victims have all had to endure the name calling, character bashing and suspicion CFS supporters and certain members of the Adams family have participated in and seemingly encouraged.

I understand "standing by your man", I will never understand the need to characterize these alleged victims as money grubbing, attention seeking or dishonest.  To what lengths with CFS supporters go to keep their heads in the sand?

Things that make you go Hmmmmm

We know from the Creative Frontiers School website that Robert Adams claims that:

We recently celebrated our 27th birthday at the Citrus Heights Campus, and our 34th anniversary concerning our unwavering commitment to education. Creative Frontiers School originated in 1975 on a 1/4 acre lot licensed for 44 students!

We also can see that according to his Faculty page, Robert Adams claims:

Mr. Bob is the founder of Creative Frontiers School and has been the principal since the school’s opening. He was born and raised in Southern California. The first campus originally opened in November, 1975 which means he just celebrated his 35th year anniversary. Prior to that, he had owned 3 swim schools, where children ages 6 months to 12 years were taught swimming while he completed his undergraduate work. He started teaching P.E. to middle school children in 1968 at a private school in Belmont, CA when he was still a high school senior! So, for those counting, that’s 43 years ago! Bob was the second oldest in a family of 8 children & believes he discovered teaching was a way of life (and survival) in a big family! Bob and his wife of 35 years, Sandy, have 3 daughters: [name] (34), [name] (29), and [name] (27) that all graduated from Creative Frontiers but also went on to complete their Bachelor’s as well. He currently has eight grandchildren: [name] (9), [name] (8), [name] (5), [name] (3), [name] (1), [name] (1), [name] (7 mos.) and [name] (7 months). Before starting Creative Frontiers, Mr. Bob earned two Bachelors’ in Child Development and Child Psychology, and then he completed his Masters in School Administration and started his Doctorate in Education, but never found the time to finish! Besides administrating, he has taught swimming, kindergarten, and first grade. He has done a lot of volunteer work throughout his 35 years for children and education throughout various agencies such as the Sacramento Children’s Commission, Placer County Children’s Council, California Textbook Review Commission, Folsom School District’s W.A.S.C. Accreditation parent chairperson, as well as serving on many other educational and children’s rights committees at the local, county and state level.

So we know that Mr. Adams graduated from California State Northridge in 1975 with the 2 BA degrees.  We also know that he DID NOT complete his Masters in School Administration, but that is not the most concerning issue to me right now. So if he finished his degree in 1975, he then opened a school that same year?  His daughter was born the next year?  But somehow he owned 3 swim schools in the process?  Something doesn't quite add up here.  How many college students do you know who can own 3 swim schools while working on 2 degrees then open a preschool the same year you graduate?  I'm not saying it is impossible, but improbable.  In addition, he claims to be born and raised in Southern California, but taught PE at a middle school in Belmont while he was in high school?  For those not familiar with California geography, Belmont is in the San Francisco Bay area, typically referred to as Northern or Central California.  What kind of school hires on a high school student as a Physical Education instructor?

Further investigation, and a very helpful email brought this to my attention:

Entity Name:	CREATIVE FRONTIERS
Entity Number:	C0714596
Date Filed:	05/13/1974
Status:	SUSPENDED
Jurisdiction:	CALIFORNIA
Entity Address:	18719 TOPHAM ST
Entity City, State, Zip:	RESEDA CA 91335
Agent for Service of Process:	*
Agent Address:	*
Agent City, State, Zip:	*

This is from the California Secretary of State website.  This information states that a school in Southern California, called Creative Frontiers was started in 1974 and was suspended.  Suspended, as defined on their website means; "The business entity's powers, rights and privileges were suspended or forfeited in California 1) by the Franchise Tax Board for failure to file a return and/or failure to pay taxes, penalties, or interest; and/or 2) by the Secretary of State for failure to file the required Statement of Information and, if applicable, the required Statement by Common Interest Development Association."  So is the the original CFS?  Maybe....I'm not sure.  If you look up the address listed for the school, you are taken to the Discovery School, which is currently operating at the same location.  From their "about us page we learn:

When Discovery School first opened its doors almost thirty-five years ago, no one could have imagined that it would grow to be a premier force in the field of early childhood education.  Established by a group of five physicians, Creative Frontiers, as it was then known, was founded on the principles of fortifying children with love, education and creativity.  After a few years, the name was changed and then, in 1999, current owners, [name] and [name] purchased Discovery school.

So wait, 5 physicians?  This can't be the same school, right?  Well here is where it gets odd.  It seems several physicians DID own a school at that location, only it's name was slightly different.  Again from the California Secretary of State website:

Entity Name:	FRONTIER DISCOVERY, INC.
Entity Number:	C0876373
Date Filed:	10/26/1978
Status:	DISSOLVED
Jurisdiction:	CALIFORNIA
Entity Address:	18719 TOPHAM ST
Entity City, State, Zip:	RESEDA CA 91335
Agent for Service of Process:	[name]
Agent Address:	899 EL CENTRO ST STE 201
Agent City, State, Zip:	SOUTH PASADENA CA 91030

So, a hybrid name, at the same location.  Interesting.  Does it mean something?  Maybe.  Does it mean nothing? Again, maybe.  But it is certainly odd.

If we go back to the above information about Creative Frontiers School from the website, it states that CFS has been at it's current location for 27 years, which would make the date that campus opened approximately 1984.  On the list that pops up when you search "Creative Frontiers" you find Creative Frontiers at it's current campus in Citrus Heights.  You will note it says "Dissolved", however, there is another listing with the year 2000 that is current.  I'm assuming this may have happened when Mr. Adams filed for bankruptcy.

Entity Name:	CREATIVE FRONTIERS, INC.
Entity Number:	C1257161
Date Filed:	09/14/1984
Status:	DISSOLVED
Jurisdiction:	CALIFORNIA
Entity Address:	6446 SYLVAN RD.
Entity City, State, Zip:	CITRUS HEIGHTS CA 95610
Agent for Service of Process:	ROBERT B. ADAMS
Agent Address:	6446 SYLVAN RD.
Agent City, State, Zip:	CITRUS HEIGHTS CA 95610

So again, what does it mean?  In short answer, I don't know.  If the Creative Frontiers listed with the California Secretary of State is *the* Creative Frontiers, then where was Robert Adams between 1978 and 1984?  Why does the Discovery School claim it was founded by 5 doctors, not Robert Adams?  How does a 24 year old young man fresh out of school own 3 swim schools and open up a preschool without actually having credentials?  Interestingly enough, according to several tips we have received, he somehow found time to squeeze in a brief career as a mortician as well.

 Is it something?  Is it nothing?  I will let you decide.

Why Woodbine is not CFS

It seems tiresome that I have to explain this yet again, but some people are still not getting it.  The infamous PSP posted to the Creative Frontiers School Facebook Page:

Also seems to me,Christian, that Sandi Adams, co-owner of Creative Frontiers, also got the short end of the stick when the police shut down the whole school over malicious allegations against just Mr. Bob, leaving her financially ruined forever as well. I've never heard of a whole school being raided, shut down and closed indefinately due to the alleged conduct of one person. Below is a post from the Sacramento Bee, Oct 26, 2011 Region Section page 2 that states exactly the opposite of what they did to Bob Adams, Sandi Adams and CFS at another preschool in Sacramento. You will see that there are no names given, no definition of what the 'inappropriate allegation' was, the school was not raided and shut down indefinately, no comments made by district officials and other unsimilarities. What gives? Title: SACRAMENTO, Inappropriate conduct by preschool worker alleged.

An employee in the preschool program at Woodbine Elementary School was removed from the campus Wednesday morning following allegations that the individual engaged in inappropriate conduct.

District spokesman Gabe Ross said the allegations were made Wednesday morning, and district officials immediately placed the employee on administrative leave and contacted police. Ross declined to comment on the nature of the alleged conduct or the employee's position in the program.

Sacramento Police Department spokesman Sgt. Andrew Pettit said the department has initiated an investigation to determine whether any crime was committed. District officials said they will work closely with police.

Ross said 23 students are enrolled in the preschool program at the school at 2500 52nd Ave.

Families of Woodbine students and school staff members were notified of the incident.

"Cathy Locke"

 The article referred to can be read at this link in it's entirety.  So here goes.  Let me explain it slowly since some are still not getting it.  As has been said NUMEROUS times before, Creative Frontiers School was a private preschool and elementary.  The preschool program at Woodbine Elementary is a state-run program through the Sacramento City Unified School District. Their goal from the district website:

Our district’s first goal is “Readiness for Kindergarten”.  In order to help achieve this goal, the SCUSD Child Development Department offers free or subsidized full day child care and free part day preschool programs for income eligible families.  These programs provide appropriate learning experiences and comprehensive student support services for preschoolers to ensure their smooth transition into kindergarten. 

This is COMPLETELY different than a privately owned preschool.  In addition, it is one employee that is involved in the allegations/investigation.  In the case of Creative Frontiers, it is the owner.  This is no different than if it were an in-home daycare.  

As for Mrs. Adams, yes, she is not listed as any part of the complaint.  Yes, she is co-license holder.  But as the co-owner she would also be responsible for keeping the school in good operating condition, which it clearly was not.  The allegations of molestation aside, the condition of the school was also a factor in the school closing.  So, as co-owner, she is partly to blame for the state of the school.  There have been MANY cases where a wife looses her in-home daycare license due to the actions of her husband who may or may not be on the license.  It is unfortunate, but not unusual.

I just can't have much sympathy for her given the condition of the school, when there were teachers, who from all available information, were doing the best they could with what they were given and are completely without income now.  Sure they can pick up unemployment, but their resume's are forever tarnished by this as well.  I can't help but notice the recent disappearance of two former teachers from the CFS Facebook page in the last few days.  I can't blame them from wanting to distance themselves from the ignorance being spouted from a few supporters.  I wish all the teachers the best and sincerely hope they have been able to move on and find employment elsewhere.

Does Having Supporters Equal Innocence?

Maybe I am missing something, it wouldn't be the first time, but why do Creative Frontiers supporters seem to think that the number of supporters present at Mr. Adams court appearances is newsworthy information?

The Sacramento Bee's Sam Stanton specifically addressed the supporters in an article entitled, "Principal in molestation case back in court".  He opens his article with,

Robert B. Adams may be accused of serious crimes, but he still has a core group of supporters who want people to know they do not believe he is a child molester.

He continues to write about the "more than 2 dozen" supporters who showed up wearing their red shirts and chanting their support for Mr. Adams.

A great piece showing the support that Mr. Adams still has a lot support....this should make the supporters happy right?

No.

Instead we are hearing all about how Sam Stanton, and by default all media outlets has gotten it wrong.  They claim there were way more than 2 dozen and the media is failing to report this, because it isn't sensational enough.  From the CFS Facebook page:

SM-

Did ANY of the media bother to cover the FACT that the courtroom was a sea of red? That there was standing room only in the courtroom, and not one person was there AGAINST Mr. Bob? I didn't see anything on any news channel on the evening news, and I don't take the Bee... This is clearly a witch hunt. Follow the money, folks...

 BN- 

 My family alone was 5 people in support. There were many more than that!!! I once had a belief in the media's ability to report the truth but now I know the truth they only want to tell a story that will sell. It doesn't matter what the truth is or who gets hurt in the process as long as it sells. I for one have stopped buying.

PSP-

I was there and trying to do the math. I'm thinking there were 6 people per row (or is it 7 or 8) and 5 rows per side (?) so 10 rows altogether plus standing room in the back. I'd say Mr. Bob's supporters filled up at least 35 seats (not counting the Adams) plus about 5 were standing in the back since most all the seats were taken so I'm thinking around at least 40 supporters?

But here is the thing....does it really matter?  Sure it is great to have supporters.  I'm sure it means a lot to Mr. Adams and his family, despite their failure to thank those supporters publicly.  Sadly, the fact is, having 0 supporters or 1,000,000 supporters doesn't equal one's innocence.  A poster on the above mentioned SacBee article online put it perfectly, 

krs1957

Adolf Hitler had millions of supporters.

Now before anyone goes there, I am not comparing Robert Adams to Adolf Hitler, but I am agreeing with this poster.  Many very nefarious people have hundreds of supporters, it doesn't make them innocent of their crimes.

If Mr. Adams supporters what to continue to show up at court appearances, then by all means, they should continue to do so, but they need to realize, their presence is not news, nor does it equal Mr. Adams innocence.

 

Saying it Without Proof, Doesn't Make it True

It is interesting that the blogger, Christian Peet, believes that the closure of the Creative Frontiers School rested solely on the word of one former employee, I.M..

As we have shown before, the closure of the preschool portion of Creative Frontiers was in part closed due to the allegations of I.M. but not entirely.  I.M. didn't cause the building code violations, she didn't revoke the business license for CFS and she isn't part of the charges against Robert Adams.  Why?  We don't know that, only the District Attorney's office would have that information.  Those charges may or may not be added later.

The elementary portion of CFS was closed due to the numerous code violations.  Nothing I.M. said had anything to do with that portion of the school.  Peet states, 

Another problem -and the enduring problem-is that authorities refused, then, as they refuse now, to admit anything so terrible as having made a mistake in being led astray by Mertens. 

What exactly is there to admit?  There are 6 victims, 2 employees (1 former, 1 current at the time of closure) that have said something nefarious happened.  He is right in that I.M. is not part of the current charges, however, that doesn't mean that the authorities were led astray, or that they authorities made any mistake.  It also doesn't mean her allegations were necessarily false either.  We have talked about the way the closure was handled previously. Perhaps it could have been handled differently, however, simply removing Robert Adams as the principal would not have cleared the building violations dating back 2 years, that would not have removed the denial of a license approval - in short, solely removing Robert Adams would not have made Creative Frontiers School safe for the children attending.

I think the question is not "When will the authorities admit they made a mistake?" but "When will the Adams family own up to their failure to file permits and keep the school up to code?"  Not once have they answered this very pertinent question.

Getting the Ball Rolling

On the CFS Facebook page

Tarpaulin Sky Press
Most welcome. It appears I should have addressed the question of entering a plea, however, so I'll address it now: At his very first press conference, Bob declared "I am innocent" and "I welcome a full investigation." When Bob's attorney decides it is time to enter a *formal* plea and thus set the ball rolling a bit faster toward trial, then she will do so. I imagine, however, that Bob's attorney is in no hurry, considering that she is still waiting for the prosecution to turn over the rest of their alleged evidence.

Sorry this is completely false information.  Saying in a press conference "I am innocent", is not entering a plea of "not guilty".  A defendant can enter a plea of "not Guilty" and then change it later if the desire, or need to.  It happens all the time.  While entering a plea starts the timeline for a defendants right to a speedy trial, it does not allow the prosecution to proceed without sharing their evidence with the defense.  It also does not FORCE the defense to proceed in a speedy manner.  This is a right for the defendant.

I would also like to point out that all of the evidence is not needed to make a plea.  He has been presented with the charges in the arrest warrant.  The question is, "Mr. Adams, how do you plead to these charges?"  One poster on the SacBee website put it perfectly:

I still don't get why he hasn't entered a plea.  Surely you don't need any more information to say "guilty" or "not guilty".  The charges are already out there.  Does he really have to see all the evidence to know if he is guilty of doing something or not?  If I ask my kids, "did you eat that candy?" they don't say, "I can't tell you until you tell me why you think I ate the candy

I can see no reason to need all the evidence the prosecution has, or does not have, to say if you are guilty or not.  Of course if the District Attorney has indeed not handed over their evidence, then of course when the trial or pre-trial portion of the process begins, they absolutely could not proceed without having everything.  But, to say you must have it to enter a plea, is silly.
  

What is interesting to me, is that I would think that a truly innocent man would want to have his speedy trial, waive delays and get the whole thing over with.  They can press the prosecutions hand by insisting he get a speedy trial and that they move forward, but they have not.  They have asked for delay after delay.

When someone is accused and arrested, they have the right to a speedy trial.  They have the right to demand that a preliminary hearing be set for no more than 10 days from arraignment.  That time clock does not start until the defendant has plead "Not Guilty" in a court of law.  Again, saying it to the media doesn't count.  After the preliminary hearing, the defendant has the right to have their trial start within 60 days of being held to answer (meaning sufficient evidence is present to go forward with a trial).

We have seen CFS supporters claim that the lack of plea is due to lack of discovery however evidence discovery is not a right prior to an arraignment unless a formal request has been made.  Assuming Ms. Parisi has made that request and been ignored, it is then a motion she can have handled at the court level and sanctions could be made against the prosecution. Regardless, no matter the evidence that the prosecution may have, nothing can start to be resolved without a plea of "Not Guilty" by Robert Adams.  Until that plea is entered, these appearances are simply delaying the inevitable.  

There is also the issue of the computers and refunds.  Yes, the computers were taken by Law Enforcement. Yes, they still have them. But this isn't uncommon either. It isn't because they want to prevent Mr. Adams for "honoring his financial obligations" it is because these things take time. High Tech Crime units across the country are backlogged and the evaluations can take months. To be clear, I am not accusing Mr. Adams of possessing child pornography, just stating that there is a reason for the Police Department to still have them.  What is becoming very apparent, is that this is being used as just another excuse for them to not do the right thing. Most good businesses have, at minimum, paper backups of their records. Even if they do not have this, they could be honoring parents proof of payment. But they aren't. This isn't the fault of the CHPD. Granted it would be much harder to prove who still OWES Creative Frontiers School money without the computers if they did indeed not have paper backups, but that should make no difference to the parents who are owed refunds.

Of course Parisi is in "no hurry" as she gets paid no matter what.  I know there are a lot of former Creative Frontiers families still waiting for their money.  Former Creative Frontiers teachers who are waiting for their paychecks.  I wonder if she will wait around for more than 3 months for payment as the CFS parents have been expected to do?

Continued....again

Yet again, the attorney for Robert Adams, Linda Parisi, has asked for another continuance.

The new hearing will be Dec 20th 2011

If I'm Right, Then You Must Be Wrong!

To this day it baffles my mind that so many of the supporters seem to have taken a "you are either with us or against us" kind of stance with regards to the allegations surrounding Robert Adams and Creative Frontiers School.

I was watching 3 children play yesterday.  One wanted to go swing, and wanted the other two, who were digging in the sand, to come swing instead.  The child said, "Come swing with me and I will be your best friend."  The other two, actually quite politely, said "No I want to dig right now.  I will swing with you later."  The child who wanted to swing got very upset and stomped off saying "Hmpf.  I don't like you anymore.  I'm going to find someone else to be my best friend."  While this behavior is typical for children, it isn't for grown adults.  As adults, we can see that just because the other two children didn't want to swing right then, didn't mean they disliked the other child, or even swinging.

It seems that some in the CFS Camp can't seem to get this notion out of their heads, even as grown adults.  I have no desire for Creative Frontiers School to fail.  I only desire Robert Adams to go to prison if he is guilty of the crimes he is charged with.  Just because I point out other unfortunate things Mr. Adams has said and done (or not done) does not mean I have a vendetta against him.  It doesn't mean I hope he is guilty, in fact, I hope he isn't.  I have an opinion on the matter that I have formed by reading what has been presented publicly, but it is just that, an opinion.  In that same aspect, I have no problem with someone who has looked at the exact same information and formed a completely different opinion.  It doesn't mean I'm right and they are wrong.  It means we have different opinions.

We have posted many things here.  Lack of credentials of Mr. Adams, business license files, building code violations, DSS violations, police reports, and so on.  If someone can look at all that and say, "Okay...that is no big deal to me", then so be it.  The information presented here is not to make you join our "team".  We don't have a "team" so to speak.  Our mission is to find one thing, the truth.  I don't care if supporters want to look at this information.  I don't care if they form a different opinion after reading it.  Unlike the CFS page, you don't have to agree with me 100% to be here.

Come swing with me, or play in the sand.  I am grown up enough to know that doing one or the other doesn't mean we are on opposing sides.  There is no reason everyone can't be on one side, Team Truth.

Teacher, Camp Director, Masseuse....and Much More

David Devine was a popular West Chester PA 1st grade teacher.  He had 15 years experience teaching summer camp, he even owned his own summer camp, Camp Flying Hawk, which was reportedly run out of his mother's backyard. The camp stated it's "mission is to create a one-of-a-kind summer experience for your children."  Not only did Mr. Devine have a summer camp, he also ran another side business.  It seems he also worked as a masseuse specializing in children. 

When police were investigating a child pornography ring, Mr. Devine's name came up.  When police investigated, they found over 500 child porn images on his computers.

One news article quoted a neighbor:

"It is just unbelievable that would happen," said Janet Sullivan, 54, a neighbor on the quiet street. She said a stockade-style fence surrounding Devine's backyard went up a few weeks ago.

Comments on news articles were defensive of Mr. Devine.  One former parent wrote:

" Mr. Devine was/is a fantastic teacher. I've asked my daughter (whom had him for second grade) if he was inappropriate in any way, and the answer is NO. I hope these CHARGES are not true (from the way everybody writes, he was already found guilty.) He was never "creepy" in any way, shape or form. Your kind of guilty as soon as somebody levels these kind of charges at you - any of your remember the McMartin Preschool Trial? See what happens before you pass that final judgement. "

Oh yes, McMartin.  Where have I heard that before?

Another wrote:

" Wow, what a frenzy the news media can put people in. Burn him at the stake, crucify him, stone him to death. Guilty until proven innocent. "

Another former parent wrote:

" Wow, those of you so quick to damn must have some view from those glass houses you live in. I made these same comments in another comment section and I will post them here too, as Spritle did> For the record, Dave Devine was a fantastic teacher; my child was one of his students too last year. In this class there was a student with a full time aide, so there was never a time he had access to these children during the school day. Regarding the tattoo issue: He was always presentable, never once during the entire year in an UN-air conditioned classroom did he ever come to class without wearing a long sleeve dress shirt and long pants. Not even during outside field days. The tattoe on his leg? Not an indication that he loved little boys, but it could be from the 80's movie about treasure hunting called. Not once did he ever make any inappropriate comments or act odd. The saddest part in this situation is that no-one is to blame but a valuable member of society who offered a tremendous amount to his students with genuine care but who has an illness, plain and simple. There are reasonable explanations to some of the "facts" reported by the news and to consider this the fault of anyone else is irresponsible. Unfortunately, the laws are written as such that one video counts for 75 images. One image or video is too many, I agree, but let's focus on punishing the web hosts, the producers of this filth and the actual abusers themselves. Because there is NO evidence and no-one likely to report he had any indecent motives OR actions. And the way it works today, he will get more time and punishment than the abusers, producers or the webhost. You want to vent? Do something about those laws being changed! Look at statistics: One new child p*** video will draw over 1 million viewers in less then three minutes. There is obviously a market out there, it could be YOUR family member or neighbor or your child's teacher too caught next in the act in the privacy of their home. No, it's not right, it repulsive, but have some compassion. This person needs help because like those of us who can watch someone dismembered in a horror flick like Saw 1,2,3,4 and 5, where we may not go out after viewing and chop someone up or become a serial killer, he this may be the same case in his situation. A person viewing this with whatever sickening fascination it holds DOES NOT mean they will go on to harm anyone. It still is breaking the law however. Many of those who have been convicted didn't realize that by simply saving it to their hard drives, they are setting themselves up for distribution charges and by (obviously) using a computer they are adding "enhancements" to their charge. We are punishing the viewer but not using our resources well enough to stop the production and actual abusing. How do we know (by some long stretch of the imagination, but let's wait and see) that he wasn't searching the only way possible for someone who may have abused him at some point in his life? Or someone's child? Whatever the end result of his trial, in Dave's case, his life is over. How exactly is he likely to be rehabilated in jail? He won't be and it will come at our cost and we will lose a contributing member of society to a mental illness that is more common that you realize. Just be sure when you flirt with that old honey online using facebook or yahoo or whatever, that you remember if you’re married, it's no different to cheat online than in person. Honesty applies in both cases, just as dishonesty! You are in the privacy of your own home, so don't go critizing the system. It's there so you have that right, as he has to a fair trial whether he is found guilty or not. So don't throw stones people! It's getting old! "

Oh...Glass Houses...I've heard that too!  They FOUND child pornography on this man's computer and people were still trying to justify it.

A slightly more reasonable commenter wrote:

" Slow Down! Don't you think that we ought to wait until all of the facts are in before we all comvict this guy, Pennwood Elementary School and the WCASD?? All we have at this point in time are allegations that have been made by a district attorney who is obviously out to make a mane for himself (otherwise there would be no need for press conferences, TV interviews, etc) Our recent history is full of examples where various shcool teachers and day care operators have been publically charged with abusing children and when the charges are later withdrawn the report is buried on the 10th page. Slow down and let the system work. "

 Wait...District Attorney...out to make a name for themselves...Yeah.  I'm certain I've heard that before too...

An article came out about his Camp not being accredited, and defense of his questionable resume begin...this sounds familiar too: 

" Nothing like trying to sensationalize things that aren't.


Why does it matter that he didn't put the camp on his resume? He may have just put jobs where he worked for someone else. Most people don't put EVERYTHING on their resumes.


And why try & make it sound like he was doing something nefarious by using his personal e-mail to send out camp info? It was the right thing to do to NOT use the district e-mail. He wasn't trying to pass off the camp as a district sanctioned camp. "

On Jan 13th, 2011 he was arraigned in Federal court and pleaded 'Not Guilty' (see it isn't that hard).  But in July, 2011, he took a plea deal and pleaded guilty to 50 rather than 500 counts of possession of child pornography.  Sentencing has been delayed to allow time for a "psycho-sexual evaluation" and for "until the sexual-offender assessment board performed an evaluation and reported its findings to the court." Each count could carry a maximum seven years in prison and $15,000 fine.  The prosecutor in the case, Joseph Lesniak said:

“This man put himself in a position of care over kids the age of which he was looking at, both as a teacher and as a summer camp ... owner,” he said. “And also, he had a girlfriend who had two boys the same age. … We know what this man was interested in.” 

While he still has federal court to deal with, in PA state court, he was sentenced Tuesday, October 25th, 2011 to a much reduced sentence of three to 23 months in prison on a single count of sexual abuse of children for possession of child pornography, a felony of the third degree.  Much less than the minimum 11½ to 23 months Assistant District Attorney Joseph Lesniak had sought. 

"Devine will begin serving the sentence handed down by Keeler on 41 consecutive weekends at the George W. Hill Correction Facility in Concord beginning Nov. 18. He will be credited for any unserved county time through his federal sentence."

A plea hearing has been set for Nov. 14 in federal court.

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Spewing Misinformation

I'm with you [name]. They blog all this misinformation and spew it out as the truth they wouldn't know the truth if it bit them in the ass, sorry for the terminology, but im just fed up with all the crap they are spewing and how people are taking out their revenge by making false claims against people they didn't get along with called them bullies because they don't belive the same things as they do,
You'll have to forgive me but I'm just really flipping mad and these people are allowed to say anything they wish.

I am sorry that we have the ability to make people "flipping mad" because of the truth. Actually, I am not sorry about that.  Sometimes the truth is ugly, it can be unpleasant, it can uncover lies and secrets that people want to stay hidden.  Sometimes the truth is the last thing that someone wants seen and sometimes the truth shows the opposite of the picture one was trying to portray. The truth did bite someone in the "ass", unfortunately it bit Robert Adams and Creative Frontiers School.

Unfortunately, when a criminal investigation takes place, all the covers get pulled so to speak.  Every aspect of the alleged perpetrator's life is delved into. In the case of Robert Adams, that included information around the state of Creative Frontiers at the time of the closure and since. The conditions that the buildings and campus were in at CFS were unsafe, outdated and out of compliance with state and city regulations.  This is not something we made up, this is not "crap [we] are spewing".  This is what it was, plain and simple.

The numerous emails we have gotten from parents saying things to the effect of "I am horrified that we paid as much as we did for our child's tuition" show the level of outrage that many parents feel regarding the deception at CFS.  Parents had no idea that their children were unsafe.  Parents had no idea that Robert Adams did not have the educational accomplishments he claimed.  Parents had no idea what was really happening there because that is something Robert Adams wanted to stay hidden.

We are not here for revenge.  We are not here to bully anyone.  We are not here to be best friends with CFS supporters.  We are here to lift the rock up and allow everyone to see the creepy crawlies that were living under it.  If those creepy crawlies are ugly, well, unfortunately that isn't the fault of the person lifting the rock.

The offer stands to publish evidence that corroborates Robert Adams' credentials. Unfortunately, at the time of this publication, that information has not been given to us. If you have access to this information and would like to publish it, please feel free to email us with scanned copies of degrees.