World languages teacher Dean Putnam takes teaching to the next level by teaching from a coach’s perspective. Whether students are shooting baskets while conjugating verbs, listening to French music, or…
Though being a full-time math teacher is new to recently-graduated college student Lisa Rodriguez, common stereotypical struggles for new teachers haven’t been an issue. “I love the community, I love…
“Besides my family, it’s all I care about.” Susan Bill, the new orchestra director, said that she felt this way about orchestra, in which she has played the viola for…
Linda Kelly, the new special education facilitator, was motivated to become a part of the special education team by her son’s disability, which required him to go into the special…
Director of Guidance Finds Values Through Fun New Director of Guidance Lenny Libenzon finds his principles through doing the activities he loves. “They help you clear your mind and understand…
Around this time last year, Tara Sullivan was an intern here. She was nearing the end of her master’s degree track, and she stayed in the high school from September…
When she was growing up in Arlington, Va., Laura Albert never dreamt of becoming a speech pathologist. In fact, she didn’t even know much about the occupation. Her whole life…
Kristina Russell arrives at school an hour early, has meetings all day and helps students. Yet, somehow, she still has time to skydive, ride roller coasters and rock climb. Russell…
Like many teenagers, Sarah Lessard spent her time babysitting. But unlike most adolescents, her babysitting job became the inspiration for the rest of her life. Lessard looks back to her…
Karen Kelly: Teacher and Reader Karen Kelly has been enjoying her first weeks at a new school. She describes the students to be “really positive,” and the staff to be…
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