Attitude of Gratitude

Attitude of Gratitude

By: Rosanne Franco “I am grateful,” he said. With this simple statement, Carlo referred to the hundreds of years of ancestry that provided him with his life’s work. As he gestured to acres of land, he explained that he was humbled by the responsibility that had been... read more
The education of a principal

The education of a principal

  By: Rosanne Franco The reporter asked me, “What do you miss most about Greater New Bedford Voc Tech?” I didn’t even hesitate when I answered – “Circulating throughout the school during early morning breakfast and lunch time.” I miss interacting with... read more
Positive Self Talk: a short story

Positive Self Talk: a short story

By Rosanne Franco The team had just started its season. Everyone was excited to be back together and curious to see what the new players would bring to the team. The student athletes expected hard physical preparation for the pre-season workouts. They never expected... read more
School/parent partnerships – Is there an app for that?

School/parent partnerships – Is there an app for that?

By Rosanne Franco At the MJPOA/NASRO School Safety Conference this week, I couldn’t help but wish there was a similar conference for the parents of our students. The information that school administrators and school resource officers received was invaluable to our... read more
The value of learning outside of classrooms

The value of learning outside of classrooms

By:  Rosanne Franco “Classrooms without walls” is the concept of learning outside of a structured classroom, first explained by Marshall McLuhan. The teachers of classrooms without walls include parents, family members, coaches, dance and music teachers,... read more