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As Christmas is now only a few days away, I began thinking of Christmas throughout the years.Christmas was always an important day in the Barber household. Mother loved decorating the house for Christmas, and she would take days tocomplete her decorating. … Continue reading →

Henry Ford said, “Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” This quote is especially impactful to me as I think about the wide range of stakeholders who have helped mobilize the mission of the … Continue reading →

While the holiday season is a time of joy and celebration for many, some families struggle with food insecurity and the stress that comes along with it. The staff of the Elizabeth Lee Black School established a food pantry several … Continue reading →

The four weeks leading up to Christmas are always quite busy, which means it can be very easy to forget about stopping to reflect on all there is to be grateful for during this time of year. As we approach … Continue reading →

As Thanksgiving approaches (and the Ladies Only Luncheon is history), I always take a moment to think about what I am thankful for. I’ll share a few of my thoughts…feel free to add on! I am thankful for: Ryan, who … Continue reading →

I can’t believe it!  Our Ladies Only Luncheon is Saturday, and we are celebrating our 20th anniversary!  It seems like yesterday that Amy Borden, a parent of one of our students came to me and offered to sponsor a luncheon “For … Continue reading →

Did you know that there are 40 million people in the U.S. who are unpaid caregivers?  When I first heard that number, I thought, really? Yes, Rosalyn Carter once said, “There are four kinds of people in the world, those … Continue reading →

As it is National Gratitude month, I decided to ask Ryan what he is grateful for.  They are in no special order, just what he shared with me. I am grateful for: Reading to Happy Hearts kids Diving and touching … Continue reading →

Dressing up as a favorite superhero, trick-or-treating for goodies, and spending the evening with friends are just a few reasons why Halloween can be such a fun holiday for parents and children alike. However, for many children with autism this … Continue reading →

As we wind down National Disability Employment Awareness month, I read some statistics that tell us we still have a long way to go. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 61 million adults in the U.S. live … Continue reading →