By Stiles SimmonsGuest ColumnA school is a place where students go to grow as scholars, athletes, musicians, community members and individuals. They usually start by learning the sounds of letters and the names of colors while forging friendships, but by the time they leave, they are ready for whatever challenge life throws their way. A […]
By Stiles Simmons Guest Opinion Encouragement, by definition, is the action of giving someone support, confidence or hope. It’s an educator’s “superpower” to lead a classroom with a combination of empathy and motivation, helping turn students into self-assured individuals ready for whatever challenge comes next. The reason it’s a superpower is that it takes time, […]
By Stiles Simmons Guest Opinion As the end of the calendar year draws nearer, I cannot help but reflect on what we have achieved together for the good of our Westwood Community School District students and school community. For this month’s column, let’s take a look back at highlights from the first half of the […]