When children are hungry, they are fed. When they are lonely, scared, or worried, someone is there to comfort them with love, support, and a helping hand. When a need exists, I have to pause before we send out a request to my school district. Why? ... Read More about Every Child Needs a Champion
Commitment, Connection and Loyalty The Wylie Way!
After not making an athletic team a student struggled to find a place at school to call home. He decided to join the theatre department. When he first saw his name on a playbill it gave him just the connection he needed! He explained to his mom, ... Read More about Commitment, Connection and Loyalty The Wylie Way!
Jiggle the Handle or Call the Plumber?
My childhood bred a work ethic that would encourage me to jiggle the handle and then take the entire toilet apart. I have amazing memories of classmates arriving for early morning football practice after completing days worth of farm chores, ... Read More about Jiggle the Handle or Call the Plumber?
The Single Biggest Impact on Student Achievement: A Good Teacher
One of our school board goals is to “Attract, retain and value a quality staff.” We take this goal very seriously because it makes the single biggest impact on student achievement. A recent article published by the Association for Supervision and ... Read More about The Single Biggest Impact on Student Achievement: A Good Teacher
Making America Great, One Local Kid at a Time
This is Lawson Taylor of Wylie High School and Jacob Ward of Wylie East. Tonight they earned the prestigious honor of Eagle Scout. As a fellow Eagle Scout, I was honored to attend this wonderful event and so encouraged from what I learned about them ... Read More about Making America Great, One Local Kid at a Time
