The Staples of a New Year
Hello CRCSD Community, I am so pleased to begin the 2019-20 school year as the Interim Superintendent of Cedar Rapids Community School District. This blog is intended to share moments that I witness and experience to capture the essence of our district; support our families, students, and employees; and, hopefully, just get to know each other a little better. Our oldest son, Tom, is headed to college in about a week. It is his first year, and up until about a week ago, I have been excited, proud, and “ready” for his next step. That is, until we went school supply shopping. I love school supply shopping...EVERY school year...the lists, the new folders, the joyful displays in the middle of Target or Walmart. When you are a teacher and a parent, it is our HAPPY NEW YEAR preparation. This year, like every other year, we waited until tax-free weekend and were ready to tackle the parking lots and aisles to fill our basket with backpacks, pencils, and zip-loc baggies. My younge
