School retirees are making a big difference locally
It is rather remarkable how big an impact retired school employees are making in this region.
Category: Our Schools
Civil discourse sessions will help us effectively engage others
An important effort has begun in the Wenatchee Valley to foster a stronger sense of community and encourage civil discourse through facilitated small group conversations. A group of local pastors have collaborated to offer...
TEDx education event: Fresh ideas for us all
Our valley is blessed to have a growing number of non-traditional leaders bringing their creative energy to help our communities move past the way we’ve always done things and consider innovative approaches. A high...
Honored Quincy teacher Camille Jones champions finding, nurturing student talents
QUINCY — Camille Jones, the Quincy educator who was named 2017 regional and state teacher of the year, embodies the attitude and mindset of the many outstanding teachers in our schools.
Kiwanis Methow Park project fostering community
The redevelopment of Kiwanis Methow Park is getting very close to becoming a reality, according to the folks with The Trust for Public Land. The Trust is more than 90 percent of the way...
Podcast episode 58: Quincy teacher Camille Jones’ efforts to discover, nurture hidden talents of students
My guest for this episode is Camille Jones, the 2017 regional and state teacher of the year from Pioneer Elementary in Quincy and my cohost for the podcast is Veronique Paquette of Kenroy Elementary....
Villalobos brothers shine, engage and inspire local students
The Villalobos Brothers put on an incredible performance at the Numerica Performing Arts Center Thursday night, showing off their violin virtuosity and performing with the students from Mariachi Huenachi to finish off the performance.
Villalobos Brothers concert can bring our community together
Community members from the Wenatchee Valley and beyond are in for a rip roaring time Thursday night at 7:30 when the internationally famous Villalobos Brothers perform at the Numerica Performing Arts Center.
Aurora Valentinetti presented Distinguished Teaching Legacy Award
Earlier this year, the University of Washington honored 97-year-old Wenatchee resident Aurora Valentinetti with the prestigious Distinguished Teaching Legacy Award.
Podcast episode 54: Nancy Warner and the impact of IRIS’s NCW Success Summit
My guest for this episode is Nancy Warner, the executive director of the Initiative for Rural Innovation and Stewardship. IRIS, as it is called, has been one of the most effective community building organizations...