In 4th grade, I saw a group of three girls holding up what looked like flutes. But, they were far off from sounding like flutes. The...

It was a warm August afternoon, I was walking around my high school’s quad when I saw a huge royal blue banner with a “K,” on it. I...

This is a tale about how having a broken pancreas led to a triumphant transformation .  No, I didn’t actually break my pancreas. Hello,...

My daughter, of pre-school/elementary age, sometimes runs around the house saying, “I gotta get the wiggles out!” No doubt, it’s hard to...

The other week I had the privilege of interviewing four students in preparation for National Coaches Day. Coaches are one of the most...

Woody Allen said that 80% of success in life is just showing up. As adults it’s easy to recognize the importance of “showing up”. Bosses...

The school bells have rung and students are bustling down hallways once again! I’ve been meeting with both partner schools and there is...

An eighth grade student said those powerful words on a sunny May day. He was grateful for the opportunity to participate in the John...

What a joy to attend not one, but two, school banquets this past month! Given the recent experience of having celebrations of major...

*This month, we share the unique perspective of a student-athlete and the impact athletics and extracurriculars have had in the student's...

Volunteering in America traces its roots back to the founding of the United States. Ben Franklin established a volunteer fire department...

It is fitting that Mr. Rogers Day falls in March along with Music in Our Schools celebrations. Mr. Rogers used music to teach us how to...

“What the world needs now is love, sweet love…” Originally released in 1965, its message couldn’t be any simpler or more timely a half...

January is always a time for reflection; a chance to evaluate where we are as individuals and a community. The state of our youth in our...