Whole Child
You Are One Person
From the desk of Alice… There is research that suggests students only need to be connected to one person in the school in order to be successful in high school. One person. That one person could be the secretary, the teacher, the housekeeper or an administrator. After spending time in a high school recently, I…
Read MoreBelonging – When I Becomes We
“When ‘I’ is replaced by ‘We’ – even illness becomes wellness.” – Malcolm X My heart soared while watching the news the other day – and that rarely happens. In a sea of negativity, Mr. Barry White Jr. was a shining example of what is right with education. This remarkable fifth grade English teacher…
Read MorePassion for Perseverance
“If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t walk, then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.” – Dr. Martin Luther King I am a big ACC basketball fan and my all time favorite player is Michael Jordan. That man had a vertical…
Read MoreLove the Uniqueness
This month our ERG theme is love! Webster defines it as an intense feeling of deep affection. As I sit and ponder over what it is that I love about teaching, my first thought is its uniqueness. Each day I have the gift of a fresh start and the privilege of working with very…
Read MoreTuning in to Summer
From the Desk of Hope… It seems like everywhere I go people (parents, grandparents, kids, teenagers, teachers etc) are eagerly talking about how happy they are that school is almost over and summer break is knocking at the door. I know in my own home, we are counting down! Summer is the time to enjoy…
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