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It's our annual Exhibition Week at City High School, during which every single student must successfully present on their learning in order to advance to the next grade level. The presentations are called "gateways" and for most students, the audiences

Melissa is one of my seniors. She has been interning all year at Ben's Bells, a local organization whose mission is to spread kindness through awareness and action. For her Senior Impact Project (required of all seniors), Melissa was determined

After taking some time to relax and enjoy the holidays with friends and family, it was time to conquer the list. You know “the list” I am referring to. I had post it notes all over the house and at

Several years ago, I had the fortune of traveling to Florence, Italy, where Michelangelo's "David" lives. It was an early summer morning, smack in the middle of high tourist season, and I was, unbelievably, the only visitor in the Accademia

Friday, December 13th started like every other day. I got up around 4:30 went for a run with the dogs, had a cup of coffee and began to think about the day ahead. When I had gotten to school we

It's college essay season. My seniors recently submitted theirs and I am giving them guidance before they go "live" with them, applying for entrance to schools near and far. The essays I like the best are the ones that explain