Last week, I had the privilege of attending a community meeting regarding the state of our county schools. Person after person shared their heart for keeping the smaller schools in our district open and many presented valid arguments and poignant thoughts. I have a strong appreciation for our smaller, well-run community schools, as both of my children have attended and excelled in this type of learning environment.
I also have a huge heart for the larger schools in our district. I began my official teaching career at Madison County Central School (MCCS) almost twenty years ago. The teachers I worked with were phenomenal, as were the children. God had different long-term plans for me than staying at Central, but as I did then and continue to now, I believe in MCCS and all the teachers, administration, staff and students.