“Children with dyslexia are intelligent. Their brains just process differently, so they need a different strategy to learn. “A lot of people think it’s just that they see letters upside down. There’s much more to it. Some parents don’t understand and get frustrated. They wonder, … Continue readingShe had ‘special connection’ with dyslexic kids
“As a former teacher, when the back-to-school ads start and I see those supplies in the stores, I get that déjà vu feeling. And when it’s time for the school districts’ convocations, I find myself wishing I were there. “When I walk into a school, … Continue readingFormer teacher gets that déjà vu feeling
“I have what I call blessing bags that we carry in our car. I pass them out to people on the street. I’ve probably handed out a few hundred. Sometimes I give McDonald’s cards or a little money. “There are so many people out there … Continue readingBlessing bags her way of helping those in need
“I thought I would retire and get a part-time job to earn some extra money. Instead, I volunteer with CASA. I’m a court-appointed special advocate for kids who are in foster care. “I work with one family that has four kids and another family with … Continue readingFoster care kids have advocate in their corner
“Years ago, my son got involved in a relationship with a girl who already had a 15-month-old son. We got attached to this boy, and we could just never let him go. He’s 21 now, and he’s been like our son all these years. “I … Continue readingThis family tree’s branches extend quite far
“The best writers that I’ve had in my classes are those who read a lot. Voraciously. I can always tell somebody who does not pick up a book and probably hasn’t in years. They are the weakest writers. They have trouble constructing sentences. “Just the … Continue readingIf you want to write well, you should read more
“I do worry about the future because I think people today tend to be a lot lazier than past generations, probably because so many things have come so easily to them. The only solution is an individual solution. “I see those people who may not … Continue readingPersonal drive can lead students to success
“Our church does missionary work in Brazil. My first trip was in 2006. This will be the fifth time I’ve gone. “The communities we help live in grass huts along a river. They have no electricity. Most of the children run around in underwear or … Continue readingMissionary work eye-opening for children
“I met her in a bar at the Holiday Inn back in ’73. I was sitting there, and she was on a barstool. I said, ‘I’m going to walk over there and talk to her.’ That was it. If she were still here, we would … Continue reading‘I always thought that I would go before her’
“I guess my first rescue happened when I was about 12 years old. I brought home a St. Bernard. My mom said, ‘Oh, no you don’t.’ My stepdad said, ‘Let the girl have the dog.’ Since then I have rescued hundreds of dogs. “I have … Continue readingDog rescuer aiming for more success stories