Thank You Communities in Schools of North Texas — 2016 Volunteer of the Year
May
01
2016

Thank You Communities in Schools of North Texas — 2016 Volunteer of the Year

This week I was honored to be the recipient of the 2016 Communities in Schools of North Texas Volunteer of the Year Award. I am grateful to the amazing CISNT staff Beth Ann Beckman (Rockbrook Elementary School) and Maegan...

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Good Morning, How Are You, Happy Friday, Have a Great Day —AND Candy!
May
02
2015

Good Morning, How Are You, Happy Friday, Have a Great Day —AND Candy!

On any given Friday morning 1,845 sleepy eyed, semi-excited students enter the doors of Lewisville High School’s main campus. It’s the aim of a rag tag group of guys dubbed the  “Grateful Dads” to greet them and bring a...

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Kids Matter. Teachers Matter. Our Public Schools Matter.
Apr
22
2015

Kids Matter. Teachers Matter. Our Public Schools Matter.

Kids matter. Teachers matter. Our public schools matter. Some states get it...Texas does NOT. While Texas politicians strut of our economic superiority, our state gets failing grades in every socially responsible category. Our public schools are grossly underfunded, and with bad legislation...

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