Cary Israel Leaves A Legacy at Collin College By Jenny Wood/ Education & Schools Editor When Cary Israel took the helm of Collin County’s only public college in 1999, the school was called Collin County Community College and had a total enrollment of 30,000 students. Today, the renamed Collin…
Knowing my love of olive oils and wines, and all things that revolve around food, a friend connected me with Mark Russo of Mendelbaum Cellars and Oliva Imports LLC. My friend is a people-connecter. You know the type… she knows everyone, knows what they do, and has an instinct about…
This content was taken from a PTA lecture presented by William McLaughlin, principal of Shepton High School Getting the most effective use of the internet can be challenging, but with the right information and tools, students (and parents!) can benefit from this amazing technological “revolution.” Create a Social Network to…
Good Morning Texas’ Paige McCoy Smith, tells us why she coined the phrase The “Not-So-Perfect Parent”, and why she wants you to make this New Year’s resolution — be imperfect. The origin of the “Not-So-Perfect Parent” is actually a sadly inspiring story about a real-life event. I had just…
Pro Football Hall of Famer, Tony Dorsett has tackled many of life’s challenges and still continues to put his family and community first. Tony Dorsett’s life story is well known, even to those who only casually follow professional football. Raised in the Pittsburg suburb of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, he re-wrote the…
Can you hear me now? How technology makes it harder for families to get a good connection Chances are when you were growing up, dinner meant the whole family sitting down together and talking about their day. Your parents insisted you all sat down together for dinner – and it…
On New Year’s, we are likely to make personal improvement resolutions, such as doing more exercise, watching our diet or watching less TV, often casting moral resolutions aside. I hereby offer a resolution, which affects both the moral and the personal equally — and it affects every person with whom…
For generations, drinking and driving has been a leading cause of accidents and fatalities on the road. But successful campaigns and programs over the years have had a significant impact on reducing this threat. The work done by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and public warnings have worked to educate…
We’ve all heard the saying, “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” Even though we know better, we sometimes let ourselves believe that other families are faring better in the child-rearing department. Peering through rose-colored windows into their homes, we think we see better adjusted,…