Echoes from Cañon
Our Mission and Core Beliefs
The Cañon City School District is future-focused, providing innovative educational opportunities to successfully prepare all students to meet any challenge they may face.
1. We meet the social-emotional needs of all students, putting Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs before Bloom’s Taxonomy.
2. We believe learning growth matters most, requires risk-taking, and the work we do in our schools has the greatest impact on this.
3. We’re future-focused, believing the development of certain traits and skills will best prepare our students for ever-changing careers.
4. We emphasize what is good for kids over the needs and comfort of adults.
The Cañon City School District is future-focused, providing innovative educational opportunities to successfully prepare all students to meet any challenge they may face.
1. We meet the social-emotional needs of all students, putting Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs before Bloom’s Taxonomy.
2. We believe learning growth matters most, requires risk-taking, and the work we do in our schools has the greatest impact on this.
3. We’re future-focused, believing the development of certain traits and skills will best prepare our students for ever-changing careers.
4. We emphasize what is good for kids over the needs and comfort of adults.
Our Core Beliefs in Action
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On August 9th administrators cooked a barbecue lunch for CCSD staff
Cañon City NAPA donated $300 toward back to school supplies
On Monday August 9th the majority of Cañon City School District employees returned to service for the 21-22 school year. We began our work with an all staff gathering followed by a celebratory barbecue cooked by district administrative staff simply aimed at allowing folks to reconnect after a difficult 18 month stretch.
On Tuesday we held our annual professional development fair at Cañon City Middle School. At this evert several outside educational experts were on hand to share their knowledge with staff. However, the vast majority of presentations were provided by Cañon City Schools personnel. I was especially pleased to see Cañon City High School administrators presenting information about the capstone graduation requirement to middle school staff, and a room full of administrators, teachers, and instructional paraprofessionals sharing best practices for maximizing the work of classified staff in classrooms.
With a new school year comes traditional gestures of generosity from our community. We were able to put on our all staff barbecue this year thanks to a donation from our partners at SunWest Credit Union. Later int the week the good folks at NAPA Auto Parts and our friends at Fremont County Department of Human Services offered up a cash donation and school supplies to benefit students in need.
On Tuesday we held our annual professional development fair at Cañon City Middle School. At this evert several outside educational experts were on hand to share their knowledge with staff. However, the vast majority of presentations were provided by Cañon City Schools personnel. I was especially pleased to see Cañon City High School administrators presenting information about the capstone graduation requirement to middle school staff, and a room full of administrators, teachers, and instructional paraprofessionals sharing best practices for maximizing the work of classified staff in classrooms.
With a new school year comes traditional gestures of generosity from our community. We were able to put on our all staff barbecue this year thanks to a donation from our partners at SunWest Credit Union. Later int the week the good folks at NAPA Auto Parts and our friends at Fremont County Department of Human Services offered up a cash donation and school supplies to benefit students in need.
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Local and external experts guided work at our annual Professional Development Fair
Our Future Focus
At Monday's all-staff gathering Board of Education President Shad Johnson shared this message with all our employees:
Welcome back! I mean back as in-person. My message is “No Matter What”. Here’s why.
Over the course of this past year no matter what has come along. This team has led, created, and navigated some of the toughest waters known to the world of education. So, no matter what, mowing of the grass, leading a building, teaching our students, delivering supplies, fixing facilities, assisting our teachers, cleaning our classrooms, feeding our students, fixing problems, or leading our entire district, each and every one of you did it, No Matter What!
Some of the highlights of this past year?
-We had two brand new schools hold their opening ceremonies. What an incredible treat it was to watch our students be a part of both of those ceremonies. We have a great community and owe them so much for believing in us enough to commit their tax dollars to the building of each of those locations.
-We were one of the few districts in the State of Colorado that held in-person learning, for the most part, for the entire year! It was incredible the importance that was placed on in-person learning throughout all of our grade levels. Without this staff and all the people it takes to run each of our schools, it wouldn’t have been possible. Please, take a moment and give yourselves a round of applause.
It is with the deepest amount of gratitude that your Board of Education says thank you for everything. It’s remarkable and will certainly be remembered how incredible each of you at all levels handled this incredibly trying time.
Despite the pandemic, we had so many student accomplishments that I know I could never mention them all.
-We had a group of students from Harrison win an international robotics competition.
-We had a group of students from the high school design, build, and attempt to launch a rocket.
-We held many sporting events, and we had lots and lots of younger students learn how to read, spell their names and learn how to listen with their teacher, despite wearing a mask.
Once again, well done!
All the while the board of education held many virtual meetings, just like each of you, and got to listen to some outstanding students talk about getting food to people who were hungry and Capstone projects that would simply blow your mind.
So, what did we learn? Lots! And at the end of the year we even held a Fun Fest and a Graduation ceremony. We still had teachers in class, students in hallways, and learning happening everywhere.
It wasn’t always the way you would have wanted to do it. However, you did it, each and every one of you did it. No matter your title, your duties, or your job, YOU put our students first and we thank you. We thank you for never stopping, believing it could be done, and most importantly, always teaching. You are absolutely remarkable!
I must also take a moment and thank the district administration. Their ability to lead by example was truly remarkable. Making sure masks were worn, social distancing was happening, and rules that were forever changing were being followed. Thank you for keeping our schools open, and thank you for your incredible guidance through all of this! And Paula Buser, I hope your year is much quieter this time around! We thank you all!
No matter what may lie ahead this year I know one thing for sure, I would not want to navigate education waters with anyone other than this exceptional staff! Why? Because we know, no matter what, we have our compass set and we reach our destination!
Will it always be fun? No. Will it always be easy? No way! Education isn’t easy, and your example will guide our students through difficult times for the rest of their lives.
From your Board of Education, congratulations for showing how big your hearts are for our students. Words cannot say enough about what incredible people each and every one of you are. We wish each of you a wonderful new year and we thank you!
Welcome back! I mean back as in-person. My message is “No Matter What”. Here’s why.
Over the course of this past year no matter what has come along. This team has led, created, and navigated some of the toughest waters known to the world of education. So, no matter what, mowing of the grass, leading a building, teaching our students, delivering supplies, fixing facilities, assisting our teachers, cleaning our classrooms, feeding our students, fixing problems, or leading our entire district, each and every one of you did it, No Matter What!
Some of the highlights of this past year?
-We had two brand new schools hold their opening ceremonies. What an incredible treat it was to watch our students be a part of both of those ceremonies. We have a great community and owe them so much for believing in us enough to commit their tax dollars to the building of each of those locations.
-We were one of the few districts in the State of Colorado that held in-person learning, for the most part, for the entire year! It was incredible the importance that was placed on in-person learning throughout all of our grade levels. Without this staff and all the people it takes to run each of our schools, it wouldn’t have been possible. Please, take a moment and give yourselves a round of applause.
It is with the deepest amount of gratitude that your Board of Education says thank you for everything. It’s remarkable and will certainly be remembered how incredible each of you at all levels handled this incredibly trying time.
Despite the pandemic, we had so many student accomplishments that I know I could never mention them all.
-We had a group of students from Harrison win an international robotics competition.
-We had a group of students from the high school design, build, and attempt to launch a rocket.
-We held many sporting events, and we had lots and lots of younger students learn how to read, spell their names and learn how to listen with their teacher, despite wearing a mask.
Once again, well done!
All the while the board of education held many virtual meetings, just like each of you, and got to listen to some outstanding students talk about getting food to people who were hungry and Capstone projects that would simply blow your mind.
So, what did we learn? Lots! And at the end of the year we even held a Fun Fest and a Graduation ceremony. We still had teachers in class, students in hallways, and learning happening everywhere.
It wasn’t always the way you would have wanted to do it. However, you did it, each and every one of you did it. No matter your title, your duties, or your job, YOU put our students first and we thank you. We thank you for never stopping, believing it could be done, and most importantly, always teaching. You are absolutely remarkable!
I must also take a moment and thank the district administration. Their ability to lead by example was truly remarkable. Making sure masks were worn, social distancing was happening, and rules that were forever changing were being followed. Thank you for keeping our schools open, and thank you for your incredible guidance through all of this! And Paula Buser, I hope your year is much quieter this time around! We thank you all!
No matter what may lie ahead this year I know one thing for sure, I would not want to navigate education waters with anyone other than this exceptional staff! Why? Because we know, no matter what, we have our compass set and we reach our destination!
Will it always be fun? No. Will it always be easy? No way! Education isn’t easy, and your example will guide our students through difficult times for the rest of their lives.
From your Board of Education, congratulations for showing how big your hearts are for our students. Words cannot say enough about what incredible people each and every one of you are. We wish each of you a wonderful new year and we thank you!
Applying Our Traits and Skills
At the annual all staff gathering the Cañon City School District honored the service of Shad Johnson and Mary Kay Evans to the Board of Education. Board Secretary Robin Reeser shared this message:
Shad and Mary Kay each have nearly 8 years of service on the Cañon City Board. Due to term limits, both will leave us in November.
Mr. Johnson says he ran for a seat in 2013 because he was seeking a way to serve the community. He says he always had a fond connection with students through his wife's role as a teacher and through his work with the annual Senior Fun-Fest, so he thought why not run take a shot.
Mrs. Evans ran because she feels our kids are our future and we have to develop in them the traits skills they need to adapt and compete in our world. She said, “I saw after working in probation for 32 years that most of my kids were not prepared. They did not feel they had any real support systems and many could not read. I wanted to run for the school board to see if I could make a difference in making sure we were addressing their social-emotional needs so they would feel accepted and could feel comfortable in seeking help and to fill the gaps in their reading skills.
At the time Shad and Mary Kay were seated, the district was reeling from steep budget cuts brought on by the Great Recession. Facilities were in desperate need of attention, employee experience steps had been frozen 6 times, and the school district had just lost a bond and a mill override election in extremely close contests.
Within two years of service on the board, they were also faced with replacing the superintendent of schools.
Along the way, each grew into their role.
Shad says, “the greatest thing I've learned on the board is to always listen, watch, learn and understand before trying to help or fix anything. Sometimes it just takes time to get a more complete picture, but it is invaluable when it comes to working on behalf of our students, staff, and community.” It’s safe to say Shad also learned to always lead with his heart. He’s pretty darn good at that.
Mary Kay says, “listen to other people's ideas and concerns, be open, think outside the box, treat others with respect in order to come to a consensus for the good of our kids.” It’s safe to say Mary Kay also found a simple formula for being a successful board member. “If it’s good for the kids, it is good for the district!”
Though there were many challenges along the way, Shad and Mary Kay have left Cañon City Schools better than they found it.
-They transitioned us through one change in superintendent leadership and have already set the table for a dynamic new leader to take the reins in July 2022.
-They supported board, administrative, and association decisions that led to recovering frozen experience steps, increasing health benefits for employees, expanding parental leave, offering low-cost childcare to employees, bringing counselors back into our schools, and placing the social-emotional wellness of our children first.
-They supported asking the community to invest in higher salaries, one-to-one technology, updated learning resources, and improved facilities, and through expert oversight, have ensured each of these promises was fulfilled.
-They guided us through two unexpected and extremely stressful pandemic years, not always agreeing on the actions we should take, but keeping the focus on what is best for kids at the forefront. In doing so, they have made sure we are ready to face ANYTHING as we move toward the future.
-They pushed us to revisit our district vision, and mission and gladly signed on to our core beliefs and profile of a graduate. So much so that each has even participated in judging student capstone projects. I think it’s safe to say Shad and Mary Kay, perhaps better than any board of education directors in Colorado, understand EXACTLY what it is they want our students to know and do before earning their diplomas.
Along the way, they have each made us proud. Both have received Colorado Association of School Boards McGuffey Awards for career service to our board. They were also key members of the Governance Team that was named the 2019 Colorado All-State Board.
When asked to reflect on his service, Shad Johnson said “I’m most proud of our students and staff. They are simply remarkable and to get to work as a team to try to improve education outcomes, facilities, and our future outlook has made this an incredible experience for me I hope if someone is considering running they will do so with a heart that loves education, children, and people in general. Thank you Cañon City for allowing me to be a part of this incredible district.”
Mary Kay responded, “so much has happened in the last 8 years. How do I pick one thing? I really had nothing to do with any of this I am most proud of the way all of our staff has embraced our Core Beliefs and worked so hard to challenge our kids to be successful, which has shown up in the form of improved student achievement. I am also pleased that we embraced the Kindness Campaign and our Lindamood-Bell reading program which are two things that have begun to address my concerns as to why I ran for school board. My hope is we’ll continue these things with fidelity so our kids know we care and that we are doing all we can to help them be successful to face the future.”
Shad, Mary Kay, from all of us to both of you, we thank you for your service to the Cañon City Schools Community!
Shad and Mary Kay each have nearly 8 years of service on the Cañon City Board. Due to term limits, both will leave us in November.
Mr. Johnson says he ran for a seat in 2013 because he was seeking a way to serve the community. He says he always had a fond connection with students through his wife's role as a teacher and through his work with the annual Senior Fun-Fest, so he thought why not run take a shot.
Mrs. Evans ran because she feels our kids are our future and we have to develop in them the traits skills they need to adapt and compete in our world. She said, “I saw after working in probation for 32 years that most of my kids were not prepared. They did not feel they had any real support systems and many could not read. I wanted to run for the school board to see if I could make a difference in making sure we were addressing their social-emotional needs so they would feel accepted and could feel comfortable in seeking help and to fill the gaps in their reading skills.
At the time Shad and Mary Kay were seated, the district was reeling from steep budget cuts brought on by the Great Recession. Facilities were in desperate need of attention, employee experience steps had been frozen 6 times, and the school district had just lost a bond and a mill override election in extremely close contests.
Within two years of service on the board, they were also faced with replacing the superintendent of schools.
Along the way, each grew into their role.
Shad says, “the greatest thing I've learned on the board is to always listen, watch, learn and understand before trying to help or fix anything. Sometimes it just takes time to get a more complete picture, but it is invaluable when it comes to working on behalf of our students, staff, and community.” It’s safe to say Shad also learned to always lead with his heart. He’s pretty darn good at that.
Mary Kay says, “listen to other people's ideas and concerns, be open, think outside the box, treat others with respect in order to come to a consensus for the good of our kids.” It’s safe to say Mary Kay also found a simple formula for being a successful board member. “If it’s good for the kids, it is good for the district!”
Though there were many challenges along the way, Shad and Mary Kay have left Cañon City Schools better than they found it.
-They transitioned us through one change in superintendent leadership and have already set the table for a dynamic new leader to take the reins in July 2022.
-They supported board, administrative, and association decisions that led to recovering frozen experience steps, increasing health benefits for employees, expanding parental leave, offering low-cost childcare to employees, bringing counselors back into our schools, and placing the social-emotional wellness of our children first.
-They supported asking the community to invest in higher salaries, one-to-one technology, updated learning resources, and improved facilities, and through expert oversight, have ensured each of these promises was fulfilled.
-They guided us through two unexpected and extremely stressful pandemic years, not always agreeing on the actions we should take, but keeping the focus on what is best for kids at the forefront. In doing so, they have made sure we are ready to face ANYTHING as we move toward the future.
-They pushed us to revisit our district vision, and mission and gladly signed on to our core beliefs and profile of a graduate. So much so that each has even participated in judging student capstone projects. I think it’s safe to say Shad and Mary Kay, perhaps better than any board of education directors in Colorado, understand EXACTLY what it is they want our students to know and do before earning their diplomas.
Along the way, they have each made us proud. Both have received Colorado Association of School Boards McGuffey Awards for career service to our board. They were also key members of the Governance Team that was named the 2019 Colorado All-State Board.
When asked to reflect on his service, Shad Johnson said “I’m most proud of our students and staff. They are simply remarkable and to get to work as a team to try to improve education outcomes, facilities, and our future outlook has made this an incredible experience for me I hope if someone is considering running they will do so with a heart that loves education, children, and people in general. Thank you Cañon City for allowing me to be a part of this incredible district.”
Mary Kay responded, “so much has happened in the last 8 years. How do I pick one thing? I really had nothing to do with any of this I am most proud of the way all of our staff has embraced our Core Beliefs and worked so hard to challenge our kids to be successful, which has shown up in the form of improved student achievement. I am also pleased that we embraced the Kindness Campaign and our Lindamood-Bell reading program which are two things that have begun to address my concerns as to why I ran for school board. My hope is we’ll continue these things with fidelity so our kids know we care and that we are doing all we can to help them be successful to face the future.”
Shad, Mary Kay, from all of us to both of you, we thank you for your service to the Cañon City Schools Community!
Looking Ahead
Monday August 16th is a district driven professional development day. Tuesday August 17th is a half day of school for all K-9 students (except for Cañon City Middle Schools where only 6th grade students will attend a school orientation session). On Wednesday August 18th ALL K-9 students will have a full day of school. Finally, on Thursday August 19th our 10th through 12th graders will report as well, and the semester will be in full swing! Please doin’t forget we do have school all day on Friday August 20th and again Friday August 27th before starting our alternating early release-no school Friday schedule with an early release day on Friday September 3rd.
Other Voices
At Monday's all-staff gathering, Superintendent Designee Adam Hartman delivered a motivational message to our staff. This what he shared:
My message for you today is about empowering staff and students. Empowering through gratitude. THANK YOU ALL for being here. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I challenge you to ask yourself “Why Am I Here?” Is it the cushy workload? The low-stress conditions? Let me guess, it’s because of the outlandish salaries we offer to Colorado educators!
Of course that’s not it. It’s because you’ve chosen to invest in work that has great purpose. All of us have. When we are at our best, we have the power to change lives, break barriers, and open opportunities for literally generations of people to come.
Rewind your tape to the beginning of this journey. For some of you, it’s a short rewind. For others, it may take a few minutes.
I’ve no doubt the stories are different. T But here’s the common element: No one went into education to be average. Nobody. We were all led here by an internal conviction to invest in work that has great purpose!
Now let’s take a moment to visualize by reflecting on the recent past. I challenge you to consider, what CAN’T we do after all we accomplished last year?” That’s an interesting flip on the “what can we do?” question.
The last seventeen months have stretched us in a million ways; emotionally, physically, and professionally. After watching this school district SHOW UP for our kids and community and SHOW UP for each other, I believe there’s nothing we can’t accomplish. So let’s plot our course for the 21-22 school year.
First, “Believe It to See It.”
This is something I used to lean on when working with the Gifted Education Department here in the district. It took me many years in education, but it was then that I started thinking about the power of positive presupposition, with kids, with staff, and within education in general. Instead of “I’d have to see it to believe it”, I flipped the question. I realized I could make something a reality by committing to BELIEVING IN IT.
As an example, I stand before you today, in this new capacity, in large part because others showed a belief in me. It’s not lost on me that a borderline wayward kid probably wasn’t cued-up for a Superintendency in his future.
We all have people in our story, and here’s some of those people that saw something in me that I didn’t:
* Dr. Stellern at the University of Wyoming. I thank you for expecting excellence, and encouraging diverse thought.
* Beth Gaffney. Thanks for stopping me on the staircase at Harrison School with a simple “Hey, have you ever thought about a change?”. Truthfully, I hadn’t, but I’m certainly glad I did.
* Nick Carochi. You convinced me I could be successful, even in the moments when I truly wasn’t being successful.
I offer my heartfelt thanks to all these folks, and many more, for supporting me.
One more important person for me. One who has filled my cup with honesty and humility. A former student of mine, Jeff Day. When everyone else this past spring was telling me “you’ve got this, Adam”, I ran into Jeff at a gas station. We chatted briefly and then he said “I heard about your new job.” I replied “Thanks, Jeff. What do you think? Think I can do it?”.
Jeff looked straight at me and said “I think you’re going to need some luck.”
Jeff’s are probably the wisest words I have heard.
Recently when I was at the Colorado Association of School Executives Conference, I heard this tidbit: “When we allow someone else to write our story, they will often rewrite the narrative. Let’s not let that happen. We need to write the stories.” How we do that? In two steps:
First: Show Up. How will you show up everyday? Remember what we model is what we get.
Second: Commit to Relationships. It’s a word that gets used a lot in Cañon City Schools. I’ve been thinking a great deal about that lately, chiefly asking the question “What does that look like?”.
Relationships aren’t something we can outsource to others. There are no third party vendors that sell us the relationship culture of our district. Relationships are the reason we are here today. Yes, for kids, AND also for each other.
Yes, we are each uniquely capable as individuals, but this work, the work of Cañon City Schools isn’t just about individuals. It’s about communication, collaboration, human power, and RELATIONSHIPS.
Do you know each other’s stories?
Today, as you’re enjoying a meal served by our wonderful administrative team, please follow-through by genuinely engaging your peers. Learn about their WHY. Understand their story.
It was 20 years ago that I attended a Back To School barbecue here in Cañon City Schools. On that first day, sure enough, my wife and I met some of our dearest friends at that very get together. It’s about relationships.
PLEASE REMEMBER WHAT I SAID ABOVE.
No one went into education to be average. Nobody.
However, we all occasionally fall to average. All of us.
So be a friend. Be a shoulder. Be a model. Be “Somebody’s Someone”
Let’s always remind each other why we do this work.
Let’s lift each other up when it’s necessary.
Do THAT. Be somebody’s someone. I could surely use it from time to time. We all have our days. Let’s strive for a bunch of bright ones in the 21-22 school year!
Thank you!
Great job Mr. Hartman!
And thank you all for listening once again!
George S. Welsh
My message for you today is about empowering staff and students. Empowering through gratitude. THANK YOU ALL for being here. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I challenge you to ask yourself “Why Am I Here?” Is it the cushy workload? The low-stress conditions? Let me guess, it’s because of the outlandish salaries we offer to Colorado educators!
Of course that’s not it. It’s because you’ve chosen to invest in work that has great purpose. All of us have. When we are at our best, we have the power to change lives, break barriers, and open opportunities for literally generations of people to come.
Rewind your tape to the beginning of this journey. For some of you, it’s a short rewind. For others, it may take a few minutes.
I’ve no doubt the stories are different. T But here’s the common element: No one went into education to be average. Nobody. We were all led here by an internal conviction to invest in work that has great purpose!
Now let’s take a moment to visualize by reflecting on the recent past. I challenge you to consider, what CAN’T we do after all we accomplished last year?” That’s an interesting flip on the “what can we do?” question.
The last seventeen months have stretched us in a million ways; emotionally, physically, and professionally. After watching this school district SHOW UP for our kids and community and SHOW UP for each other, I believe there’s nothing we can’t accomplish. So let’s plot our course for the 21-22 school year.
First, “Believe It to See It.”
This is something I used to lean on when working with the Gifted Education Department here in the district. It took me many years in education, but it was then that I started thinking about the power of positive presupposition, with kids, with staff, and within education in general. Instead of “I’d have to see it to believe it”, I flipped the question. I realized I could make something a reality by committing to BELIEVING IN IT.
As an example, I stand before you today, in this new capacity, in large part because others showed a belief in me. It’s not lost on me that a borderline wayward kid probably wasn’t cued-up for a Superintendency in his future.
We all have people in our story, and here’s some of those people that saw something in me that I didn’t:
* Dr. Stellern at the University of Wyoming. I thank you for expecting excellence, and encouraging diverse thought.
* Beth Gaffney. Thanks for stopping me on the staircase at Harrison School with a simple “Hey, have you ever thought about a change?”. Truthfully, I hadn’t, but I’m certainly glad I did.
* Nick Carochi. You convinced me I could be successful, even in the moments when I truly wasn’t being successful.
I offer my heartfelt thanks to all these folks, and many more, for supporting me.
One more important person for me. One who has filled my cup with honesty and humility. A former student of mine, Jeff Day. When everyone else this past spring was telling me “you’ve got this, Adam”, I ran into Jeff at a gas station. We chatted briefly and then he said “I heard about your new job.” I replied “Thanks, Jeff. What do you think? Think I can do it?”.
Jeff looked straight at me and said “I think you’re going to need some luck.”
Jeff’s are probably the wisest words I have heard.
Recently when I was at the Colorado Association of School Executives Conference, I heard this tidbit: “When we allow someone else to write our story, they will often rewrite the narrative. Let’s not let that happen. We need to write the stories.” How we do that? In two steps:
First: Show Up. How will you show up everyday? Remember what we model is what we get.
Second: Commit to Relationships. It’s a word that gets used a lot in Cañon City Schools. I’ve been thinking a great deal about that lately, chiefly asking the question “What does that look like?”.
Relationships aren’t something we can outsource to others. There are no third party vendors that sell us the relationship culture of our district. Relationships are the reason we are here today. Yes, for kids, AND also for each other.
Yes, we are each uniquely capable as individuals, but this work, the work of Cañon City Schools isn’t just about individuals. It’s about communication, collaboration, human power, and RELATIONSHIPS.
Do you know each other’s stories?
Today, as you’re enjoying a meal served by our wonderful administrative team, please follow-through by genuinely engaging your peers. Learn about their WHY. Understand their story.
It was 20 years ago that I attended a Back To School barbecue here in Cañon City Schools. On that first day, sure enough, my wife and I met some of our dearest friends at that very get together. It’s about relationships.
PLEASE REMEMBER WHAT I SAID ABOVE.
No one went into education to be average. Nobody.
However, we all occasionally fall to average. All of us.
So be a friend. Be a shoulder. Be a model. Be “Somebody’s Someone”
Let’s always remind each other why we do this work.
Let’s lift each other up when it’s necessary.
Do THAT. Be somebody’s someone. I could surely use it from time to time. We all have our days. Let’s strive for a bunch of bright ones in the 21-22 school year!
Thank you!
Great job Mr. Hartman!
And thank you all for listening once again!
George S. Welsh
