Although Santa only made a virtual visit to Stroll on State this year, the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SSAC) did the work of elves.

The 2020-2021 academic year began with many uncertainties for our full-time remote students, families and staff. We all wondered, how will remote learning work?

As we strive to improve student outcomes, the most significant investment we can make is in our faculty and staff. However, we must ensure dollars spent in other academic areas have the largest possible impact.

The past year has been a year of adaptability and perseverance both in my career as an educator and as a parent.

As I begin to wrap up all of the loose ends before winter break, I cannot help but pause for a moment to reflect on my experience during this adaptive pause.

I’d like to give a big shoutout to RPS 205 teachers Laura Lindquist, Kelly Hill, Darcy Cripe, Mackenzie Saicheck, Carol Bailey, Neda Skakavac and Sherrie Norman for continuing to provide that much-needed face-to-face instruction.