“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 little power one of us has. You go in … Continue readingShe got to present diplomas to her twin daughters
“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 to really socialize outside of school. It’s easier at … Continue reading‘I know you don’t need drugs to have fun’
“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 think your chances are of reaching the NBA? “Maybe … Continue readingBasketball dreams come with grades, too
“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 was one of my first boyfriends back in middle … Continue readingFacebook reconnects her with old boyfriend
“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 off, and I love being around the kids. “You … Continue readingLunch lady enjoys serving it up to students
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 can before we have to go back to school.”
“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 manager for the school district. My number one concern … Continue readingSchool security manager role was plenty stressful
“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 middle schools. You get to meet and connect with … Continue readingHe enjoys serving as role model for young students
“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 seen in schools? “It bothers me that they’re no … Continue readingWhatever happened to cursive writing?
“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 the kids. We tell them how important it is … Continue readingCustodian encourages students to stay in school