Gun Violence and a Preschool Song of Peace
In honor of John Lennon who sang, “Imagine all the people living life in peace.” He was killed by a mentally ill man who had access to a...
Dec 3, 2015
Schools Ask Where Have All the Volunteers Gone?
Published in ChicagoNow, November 30, 2015 Schools seem to be struggling much more than in the past to find volunteers. With my deepest...
Nov 30, 2015
Social Impact Bonds: Chicago Plays Pay for Success with Young Kids
Published in ChicagoNow, October 20, 2015 I’ll confess that in my capacity as an early childhood director for over twenty years, I often...
Oct 19, 2015
To the Cyclist who Almost Hit Me
Photo by Andy Rothwell Published in ChicagoNow, September 2, 2015 September is here. National Courtesy Month. And today I was almost hit...
Sep 1, 2015
Inclusion: A Preschool that Truly Cares About Other People’s Children
Published in ChicagoNow, March 25, 2015 Welcoming and including children with special needs has always been part of Cherry Preschool’s...
Mar 25, 2015
Magic Johnson, Mayor Emanuel, and School Custodians
Not easy to get playdough out of rugs Published in ChicagoNow, March 23, 2015 Gus Lira has been Cherry Preschool’s custodian for most of...
Mar 23, 2015
Remembering September 11 — When Terror Came to Preschool
Welcome to preschool Published in ChicagoNow, September 11, 2014 The kids whose first day of preschool was September 11, 2001 are in high...
Sep 11, 2014
To the Bystanders who Ignored my Grandson's Accident
Fat lip less most of the blood Published in ChicagoNow, August 11, 2014 Accidents happen. They especially happen to toddlers. My...
Aug 11, 2014
A School Principal with Principles – Warren Cherry
Posted in ChicagoNow, July 11, 2014 My mentor, Warren Cherry, died on July 11, 1990, twenty-four years ago, but his legacy lives on. A...
Jul 11, 2014
For Children Lost Too Soon to Childhood Cancer
Sammy's Memorial Garden Friendship Table in memory of Kaelan Published in ChicagoNow, February 27, 2014 I don’t know my fellow ChicagoNow...
Feb 27, 2014