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Courtesy photo: Jen Paul Schroer as a young ballerinaFrom Dance Studio to Public ServiceBy Jen Paul Schroer Someone asked me at lunch the other day how I got into public service. I smiled and replied, “I was a college dropout.”It wasn’t because I couldn’t handle...
Courtesy photo: Griffin in her role as former superintendent of the Humboldt Unified School District in Prescott Valley, AZ, 2024.A candid Q&A with the superintendent of Santa Fe Public SchoolsBy Tara Melton Dr. Christine E. Griffin, superintendent of Santa Fe...
Courtesy photo: Pamela and her daughters at Denver volleyball tournament.How stepping away from traditional work created space for purpose, presence, and possibilityBy Pamela K. Blackwell “No rules,” advised a dear friend. Others have cheered me on with, “Do what the...
Courtesy photo: Driving my truck in the cool weatherConnecting Science and Math to Life, Learning, and PlayBy Judy Reinhartz On our ongoing learning journey, “The important thing is to never stop questioning” (Albert Einstein). I never tire of his insights about...
Courtesy photo: Elephant Butte Lake State Park, near Truth or Consequences, is a great place to explore on a boat or paddleboard, thanks to warmer weather conditions lasting later into the year.Cooler temperatures provide perfect conditions for outdoor funBy Darren...
Courtesy photo: Middle school students work together on assignments.Understanding and empowering our different learnersBy Megan Rosker Children carry an innate curiosity about the world. It’s our responsibility as adults to fan that spark into a flame—fueling...
Gwynne, 7, and Maeve, 5 Photo: Santa Fe Children’s Museum (santafechildrensmuseum.org)Gwynne: There's so much to do, best is skiing and swimming with my family. Maeve: I like to get ice cream for fun times!Gwynne: Cars flying in the sky, definitely that will happen....
Courtesy photo: Tutor helping St. Michael’s middle school student prepare for final exam in math.Free SAT Preparation Tutoring at the City Teen CenterBy Louise Yakey Everyone has had the experience of feeling lost in a class. Tutoring provides the one-on-one and small...