Remembering the legacy of Manuel and Bonny Diaz in NCW
I had the opportunity to sit down with Maria Diaz recently and talk about the impact her parents, Manuel and Bonny Diaz, had in the Wenatchee School District and beyond.
Category: Our Youth
WestSide High goes all out to help young cancer patient Ewan MacPherson
There is something really special about WestSide High School and the commitment to bettering the community that has been fostered by the staff and administration and that the remarkable kids who attend that school...
School retirees are making a big difference locally
It is rather remarkable how big an impact retired school employees are making in this region.
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...
Twisp documentary demonstrates the power of community
In these times of political and social acrimony, it’s helpful to have frequent reminders of the power of community and how human beings are meant to live together and work through conflicts and challenges.
Podcast episode 59: Bill Layman and how NCW is reconnecting with our Native American past
My guest for this episode is Bill Layman, a retired mental health counselor who has spent countless hours learning about our region’s Native American past and finding ways to share the culture and history...
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....