On Sunday, our nation remembered one of the darkest days in American history. On the morning of September 11, 2001, I was teaching civics to students at… Read more “Still the home of the brave: Remembering 9/11”
Patriotism begins in the home
As most of you by now have heard, our freshman football team made national news last week for its impromptu rendition of the National Anthem before the… Read more “Patriotism begins in the home”
The Academic Handoff: A message to our staff
A message to the hard-working, dedicated staff of Lapeer Community Schools: The headline, above the fold, declared boldly what most of us already knew: Lapeer High School… Read more “The Academic Handoff: A message to our staff”
A Fitting Tribute to a Supportive Community
Last week I had the honor of speaking at the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Honor ceremony, held annually as a tribute to excellence among graduates of Lapeer… Read more “A Fitting Tribute to a Supportive Community”
#BoltOn: LCS Robotics program quickly becoming one of state’s best
I hope by now everyone has seen the great coverage of FIRST Robotics in Wednesday’s Lapeer County Press. This has already been an amazing year for the… Read more “#BoltOn: LCS Robotics program quickly becoming one of state’s best”
The cold truth: Lost instructional days costly for students, staff
As we suffer through what we hope are the last arctic gasps of winter 2015, I would like to do a little forecasting of my own. Much… Read more “The cold truth: Lost instructional days costly for students, staff”
Snow days and social media: An open letter to students
It’s hard for my three kids to believe, but I was a teenager once. I wasn’t always a critical thinker; I didn’t always mind my tongue; and… Read more “Snow days and social media: An open letter to students”
