sandy1020 on May 31st, 2010

As the current school years winds down, summer vacation is just around the corner. I know that there are many teachers out there who made a difference in a child’s life this year as well as in years past. Also, there are many students who would like to say thank you to one of their [...]

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sandy1020 on May 27th, 2010

As I was pondering what to write, I came upon the statement below and had to share it with others. Since initially reading this statement, it has made me much more aware of the individuals that I meet in my daily life. Each of our lives was created by God and he has a plan [...]

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sandy1020 on January 18th, 2010

Introducing “Fit Fam for Life” Currently, our family is working on developing a new blog for all your health, fitness, and wellness needs for your family. My husband, Dave, my daughter, Shauna, and myself will each contribute articles for your enjoyment. My daughter has a background in physical education and wellness with much expertise to [...]

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sandy1020 on December 7th, 2009

Make A Difference “Be A Teacher — Make A Difference” was written, filmed, directed, and edited by Max Hilleary. It was a Public Service Announcement  made in 2005 to enter into a Kansas State Film Competition for Middle and High School students. Max won 3rd Place for the PSA. It stars his sister, Sophie. Max [...]

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sandy1020 on November 23rd, 2009

Teachers, You Can Make a Difference Sometimes as teachers you may become frustrated and wonder, “Why do I even try?” It would be easy to give up. Well maybe you can’t make a difference in all the children but you should never give up. The child in the Starfish Story could have given up and [...]

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sandy1020 on November 3rd, 2009

You Are Special Kelli Swanson shares a story about a simple woman who made a profound difference in a child’s life. We each have the power to make a difference in someone’s life. It is up to each of us to  choose to take that step out of our comfort zone and make a difference [...]

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