And suddenly, here it is. The end of the school year! Students, and even parents, welcome the change in their busy academic schedules and look forward to more free time. Yet, teachers and parents alike worry about the infamous “summer slide” — the academic loss that often takes place over the summer months when students … Read more
BRING ME TO THE SKY By Willow Ramsey Bring me to the sky and show me what you mean. Bring me where water runs, undisturbed, clean. Bring me a blanket to lay in the sun, Bring me to places where battles were won. I want to go there and see what you see, I want … Read more
Gary Gohman, kindergarten teacher at Clearview Elementary School, knew he would someday be in education. His road there was just a little unconventional. Gohman attended St. Cloud State University to earn a degree in teaching secondary math; however, part way through, he changed his mind. Teaching math to high school students just didn’t feel right. … Read more
Nantha Viswanathan, volunteer and facilities specialist for St. Cloud Area School District, came to the United States 35 years ago from Malaysia. As a child, he remembers playing soccer to pass the time. Growing into adulthood, however, his journey brought him to Minnesota to attend St. Cloud State University where he earned his degree in … Read more
Some things are serendipitous. The same can be said for Grace Weitz, an instructional paraprofessional at North Junior High School, when she was looking for a new job. She’d already been in several industries, but none of them really spoke to her. On a whim, she decided to attend one of St. Cloud Area School District’s … Read more