March 3, 2023

New Beginnings

I had the privilege of working with 7 teachers this past semester, most of whom were hired under the MT Office Of Public Instruction’s approval for Emergency […]
September 11, 2022

Curriculum Changes for the Better

During any given year, the Curriculum and Assessment Department of Great Falls Public Schools is tasked with reviewing, aligning, and updating several content areas according to […]
August 29, 2022

Opportunities through GFPS Summer School

For some Great Falls Public School students, school did not end on June 3,2022. Many students were fortunate to participate in a variety of summer camps […]
January 20, 2022

Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing

Written by Mary Moe One of my favorite superintendents began every school year by telling his teachers, “Keep the main thing the main thing.” He called […]
January 3, 2022

Liam’s Journey of Hope

 You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think. — Christopher Robin This pandemic has brought so many challenges socially, educationally, […]
October 15, 2021

Reengagement with Our Students

“Children are the priority, change is the reality, and collaboration is the strategy.” -Judith Billings, Washington State Superintendent The 2021-22 school year is in full swing, […]
September 27, 2021

Reengaging with Students

This fall has held many uncertainties for educators, parents, and most importantly students. Reengaging in the school structure after summer vacation has always produced some anxiety […]
September 16, 2021

Do You Want To Meet a Super Hero?

Do You Want to Meet a Super Hero? How? Educate a Child! Some first graders were asked this question by their teacher recently: If you could […]
August 27, 2021

The Three R’s, Helping Students Thrive Amid Covid Learning

Written by Shelly Kelly “Children are our future. We must take care of them with maximum effort.”.” – Naomi Campbell As the 2021-22 school year begins […]