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Develop a Reading Routine
Reading and language are crucial to a child’s development. My own mother read to me every night as a kid, and it fostered a life-long love of books and learning. […]
Teacher of the Month: Samantha Willis, Rehobeth Elementary School
“Second grade is a grade of incredible growth. I love seeing the students change and grow academically and mature during the year,” said Mrs. Samantha Willis. “Students transition from learning […]
Appreciating the Differences
One of the reasons I am so passionate about my job is that I want to help other parents not make all the mistakes I made. Unfortunately, one of my […]
Faith and Your Family;
Honor your Parent, Honor your Child
The most important place of learning for a child is not a school classroom nor is it a church sanctuary (yes, I am a pastor). The most important place of […]
College Admissions 101: What You Don’t Know About the College Application Process
As a parent, I knew of the many milestones my children would face, from learning to walk and talk to navigating relationships and exams. One I was not prepared for […]
3 Steps to Choosing the Best School for Your Child
Comparing schools is challenging because each institution offers unique programs in a unique environment. One may present a specialized science curriculum geared toward a future in engineering, while another focuses […]
Hope Is a Good Thing
What is the main difference between people who follow your plan, stick with it, and succeed, and those who fall off along the way? I’ve walked with thousands of families […]
Mom to Mom with Brandi Moody
How do you balance being a mom and the Assistant Principal at Bear Exploration Center and Forest Avenue Academic Magnet? Some days are mentally heavy. I try to compartmentalize my different worlds. When I get home, I turn off my day to focus on my family and get that mental break.
Is Your Child Talking to a Stranger Online (Part One)
We all remember when our parents warned us “not to talk to strangers.” For those of us north of 35, that mostly meant we were not to talk to someone in person we did not know. Or do not talk to someone who approaches you that your parents do not know. Today this takes on a whole different meaning.
3 Steps to Choosing the Best School for Your Child
Comparing schools is challenging because each institution offers unique programs in a unique environment. One may present a specialized science curriculum geared toward a future in engineering, while another focuses […]