Elementary

Notes From Jen: Mary Had a Little Lamb

Notes From Jen: Mary Had a Little Lamb

Courtesy Photo: Aviva at her very first piano lesson at The Candyman Strings & Things—small hands on the keys, beginning a beautiful musical journeyThree Generations, One Song, and the Gift of OpportunityBy Jen Paul Schroer Aviva is six years old and learning to...

Fostering Authentic Family School Relationships

Fostering Authentic Family School Relationships

Courtesy Photo: Running in support of Chaparral Elementary.Working together ensures student successBy Erica Martinez-Maestas I write this from a place of deep love, care, and commitment for our local students, families, and educators. I’m born and raised in Santa Fe,...

Welcome Back Beautiful Autumn! Falling for You in a Big Way

Welcome Back Beautiful Autumn! Falling for You in a Big Way

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...