by gailcurran | Blog, News and Views
Disbelief followed us from dry, scorching Tucson to wet, hot Georgia and Florida: how could we go from one cauldron to another? Our invitation from Eckerd Youth Alternatives, La Amistad and Pasadena Villa was the purposeful reason: presentation of ‘Communications with...
by gailcurran | Blog, News and Views
Although Spring had not yet sprung, the tour was exceptional! Lodging at the Red Lion Inn was indeed a treat, and we have to thank the programs and schools we visited for their hospitable and gracious gift. Two other consultants joined us and visited Berkshire Hills...
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Awaiting-Clarksville, MO 2011-Nancy P. Masland Awaken, Canada geese flock, honk overhead Fly South, escaping chill and coming snow- Storm brewing, eagles hunker down by cliffs One, hoping for last fish, lands on ice floe. In stillness, no mammal moves, enveloped By...
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to present to the sizable group of parents and students. I am recommending that other schools form a coalition and do the same. Arizona is a good ‘market’ for schools. Westover is planning a trip here as well, though, it is too late for some schools to...
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A frosty Fall Maine morning outside of Freeport found me sitting with 14 happy 10th grade girls at breakfast. Their energy and laughter was contagious, and I learned that each morning before breakfast and after chores, they walk 30 minutes to Wolfe’s Neck Farm...
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Pura vida! Cool! unfortunately, Introspections ,young adult program just closed before we arrived, but New Summit Academy for 15-17 yr. olds and Northwoods are alive and thriving!! The boys from New Summit are bright students who enjoy home stay families on Sunday in...