Never Underestimate For five years I taught in a school district that was an hour away from my home. I spent two hours a day driving. Three Wednesdays out of the month the school had mandatory staff meetings that lasted an hour and a half. That put me…
– By Cleo Lampos Garbio. That’s the name they gave to the Dutchmen who hauledChicago’s refuse to the dumps at the beginning of the 1900’s. Over a century ago, immigrants from Holland gravitated to the lowly job of garbage collector. Through diligent work, Garbio transformed trash removal into the…
If you would look up the word “caretaker” in the dictionary, one of the definitions would read: “one who gives physical or emotional care and support.” Synonyms include: custodian, guardian, janitor, keeper, warden, and watchman. The definition seems to be short and to the point. The synonyms may, at times,…
Another Day, Another Challenge By Marjorie Strebe, Guest Blogger Preparing for Michelle’s first day at a new school, I attempted to inform the staff how my little first grader faked illness or injury for attention, but they cut me off. “Mrs. Strebe, how many children…
