Meet the Smartest Kid in Class

Identity: UNKNOWN For the annual history trivia contest, students nominated a representative from each of the six history classes. The school's smartest student hit the buzzer only five times...

Before We Say Goodbye to 2020!

Before I say goodbye to 2020, I’d like to thank it for teaching me that no matter how determined and upbeat I am, I can’t avoid pain, discomfort, and disappointment. I didn’t see it coming a year...

We Need a Little Christmas!

We’ve had a year of surprises, learned resilience, and embraced the mindful practice of gratitude. I am eternally grateful for you – for what you’ve shared and taught me this year. I admire you...

Happy Thanksgiving

From my office window, I watch giant leaves painted in fall hues float sideways from the Red Maple tree. One by one, they land, creating an autumn carpet. A twinge of nostalgia hits me with...

The Year of Perfect Vision

The Year of Perfect Vision Back in the day, as a school counselor, I wrote each student's high school graduation year on their choice sheet. I loved typing 2020 The Year of Perfect Vision. It...

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