Building a learning community in Vermont
Posted February 9, 2024
February 9, 2024 Dear Burlington Community, Happy Black History Month. In schools the past few days, I have seen public spaces dedicated to uplifting Black history, culture, and lives. I have also seen teachers and students leaning… Read more »
Posted January 11, 2024
January 10, 2023 Dear Burlington Community, At last night’s board meeting, the School Board and I had the pleasure of recognizing five students from Burlington Technical Center (BTC) who have been named presidential scholars! I had the opportunity… Read more »
Posted December 1, 2023
December 1, 2023 Dear BSD Community, In the wake of this weekend’s hateful attacks in Burlington on three college students of Palestinian descent, there is much pain, anger, and confusion in our community. At a time like… Read more »
Posted November 3, 2023
November 3, 2023 Dear BSD Community, Through the past few weeks, we have experienced great pain in BSD and the world. Below you will find a few updates on some of these issues, as well as a… Read more »
Posted October 12, 2023
October 12, 2023 Dear BSD Community, This week has been extremely difficult, starting with the horrific attacks on innocent Israeli civilians by Hamas and then the continued violence since. I strongly believe that acts of violence against… Read more »
Posted September 22, 2023
September 22, 2023 Dear BSD Community, School is in full swing and our teachers and staff are working hard to ensure that all BSD learners are challenged, empowered, and engaged. I’ve spent a lot of time in… Read more »
Posted August 18, 2023
Dear BSD Community, Our first day of school, Wednesday, August 30th, is just under two weeks away! I hope you all have had a wonderful summer and have enjoyed a different pace and camps, vacations, creemees, and… Read more »
Posted June 2, 2023
June 2, 2023 Dear BSD Community, Happy Pride Month! This afternoon students at Champlain Elementary unveiled a new Pride Rock on the front lawn of the school, which will serve as a symbol of equal rights and… Read more »
Posted May 3, 2023
May 3, 2023 Dear BSD Community, Welcome back! It is hard to believe that we have less than seven weeks to go! I hope that the break offered you a chance to decompress and spend time with… Read more »
Posted April 7, 2023
April 7, 2023 Dear BSD Community, Ramadan Mubarak, Happy Easter, Happy Passover, and Happy Spring! This time of year, when spring is beginning to shine through, always gives me a sense of optimism and hope for what… Read more »
