She got to present diplomas to her twin daughters
“I never really thought about serving on the school board but there was a vacancy and I decided, why not. I had no idea what I was getting into. “Something people don’t realize is how very...
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‘I know you don’t need drugs to have fun’
“We just had the last day of school. It’s all right, but it kind of sucks. I kind of like school. I like the friends there. I don’t like to be alone. I don’t know how...
Basketball dreams come with grades, too
“Basketball is my passion. I come out here every day to practice because I’m trying to make the varsity next year. My ultimate goal is to make it to the NBA one day.” What do you...
Facebook reconnects her with old boyfriend
“We went to middle school and high school together, then we were separated for about 10 years. One day, out of the blue, I got a Facebook message from him asking how I was doing. He...
Lunch lady enjoys serving it up to students
“I work in the cafeteria at Stephen F. Austin Elementary. I raised four boys who think that’s pretty funny, me being a lunch lady, but it’s going well. I work part time, get holidays and summers...
When school’s out, it’s time for fishing
What have you been doing during the holiday break? “I’ve been going to the gym to stay in shape and fishing with my brother and cousin. We’re trying to get in as much fishing as we...
School security manager role was plenty stressful
“I always wanted to be a nurse, but one thing led to another and I ended up having a career in law enforcement. I started out as a crossing guard and wound up retiring as security...
He enjoys serving as role model for young students
“I’m part of the PALS program at Lee High School. We help out in the community with mini-service projects. “Every week we have assigned schools that we go to. We mentor kids from elementary schools to...
Whatever happened to cursive writing?
“I’m a retired school teacher. I taught 26 years, second and third grades, and have been working at our church’s child center with school-age children for another 10 years.” What’s one of the biggest changes you’ve...
Custodian encourages students to stay in school
“I’ve worked as a custodian at Robert E. Lee High School for 19 years. Some people may think we don’t do much besides cleaning, but a lot of us take time to offer advice and encourage...
