A Couple of Things…

I was extremely pleased and proud to learn that the Camden High School ROTC Unit has earned a “Gold” rating on its recent inspection. This is a proud and focused group of young people. I saw some of the inspection activities, and the determination was evident on the faces of each member of [...]

What Outstanding Writers!!!

As I was going through my mail last night, I found a sheaf of papers from Ms. Marsha Hough’s fifth graders at Jackson Elementary School. As a writing assignment, the students each wrote me a letter about what they thought needs to be included in the new Jackson School building that is now in [...]

Two Excellent Events

Yesterday, I got to attend two excellent events. I had the privilege of being present for Fall Awards at ATEC. It was really nice to see all the students who were recognized and the positive way in which their peers supported them. It was also great to see Ms. Lisa Sweet, the [...]

Special Olympics

I had the opportunity to meet with Ann Marie Taylor yesterday about this year’s Special Olympics, which will be held on April 3 at Camden Military. (I really appreciate the folks at Camden Military hosting it this year while our tracks are dug up!) Ann Marie has worked tirelessly to resurrect this important [...]

Holliday gives back to the Kershaw County community

December 17, 2007 – A graduate of Camden High School, Miami Dolphins player Vonnie Holliday has not forgotten his roots.

A Visit to Jennifer Ard’s Class

I had meant to talk about this a few days ago….On Friday a week ago, I was in Jennifer Ard’s kindergarten class at Doby’s Mill Elementary School, where I saw her give a great explanation of Hanukkah while the traditional latkes (potato pancakes) were cooking in the back of the room. Ms. Ard did [...]

Passing the Torch

Congratulations to Wendy Campbell who will be the 2008 Lugoff-Elgin High School Teacher of the Year. I am so proud of her! She is an amazing teacher and an inspriration to all who know her.

Holiday Hopes

Mr. Gladden, my principal, started a new tradition at Lugoff-Elgin High School last year when he initiated Winter Wishes. This year, it was called Holiday Hopes. The purpose is for the students, faculty, and staff of our school to give back to the community. We all gathered in the gym to hear [...]

Observations

It’s funny that even with 13 years of teaching, National Board Certification, and Teacher of the Year status, I still get nervous when I am observed. For those of you outside the classroom, observations usually consist of an administrator visiting your classoom to analyze a lesson and/or the classroom surroundings. On Thursday, Greta [...]

A Member of the “Dork Panel” – Certainly A Job I Can Do!

The Friday Book Club at Lugoff-Elgin Middle School invited me to participate in a “Dork Panel” as part of the club’s reading of a book called “Dork In Disguise.” This is certainly a job I can do. It was great fun! I was honored to be named the “Biggest Dork” based on [...]