Special Ed Services

At the Candidate Forum on October 2nd, one of the audience members, Jason Clark, who is a pediatrician in our area, asked if it was feasible to have a public school for Special Ed services, like the Charles Armstrong School in Belmont. Aside from raising the money to run such a school, I think this…

Differentiation

Differentiation is all the rage in the District and is the topic of discussion among the staff and parents in the District this year. I believe differentiated curriculum is essential in every classroom and you really get to see it in action in a multi-age classroom. (Ward, K. (2002). Multiage Education, Why We Need It…

Candidate Forums

I will be involved in several candidate forums over the next few weeks. Please consider attending one to learn more about me and share your views. Two of these forums will involve all three candidates: Tuesday, October 2, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m., Central Middle School Library Wednesday, October 17, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Charter…

Excess Construction Money

I am interested in what the community thinks should be done with the excess construction money. Specific projects were prioritized and chosen for the school modernization and construction work on each school campus in the district. I must commend the school board on its management of this Bond money and the construction because there is…