June 29th will be my last day as Superintendent of Crookston Public Schools.  On July 2nd I begin a new chapter as the Pine City Superintendent of Schools.  Pine City is a great opportunity.  They have a nationally acclaimed music program.  The "Dragons" are integrating technology into the curriculum with innovative practices including class sets of I Pads.  Pine City is a beautiful area half way between Duluth and the Twin Cities.  I will miss many fine friends in the Crookston area.  Crookston has been a safe and peaceful place to raise my children.  The district is in better shape than when I got here. I hope only the best for the Crookston community.


What would you like to see happen, in the future, for Crookston Public Schools?

Summer

The start of June always holds a bit of melancholy for me.  The dual emotions of sadness and excitement fill the air.  Seniors say good bye to high school; the place they both love and hate.  Students and families take a break from the hectic school year.  Some work, some play and some do nothing during the precious and few warm days of the year.   For the staff it is a time to begin to recharge.  They have made it through 9 months of constant demands.  Most teachers are in a routine that flows with the seasons.  The retiring teachers and staff face a new chapter.  For employees that take jobs elsewhere, they too face a new chapter in life.

I am so grateful for the employees that take on this career.  Over and over our young people pass through this place and find their way to repeat what their parent and grandparents have done.  We have given these young adults a critical gift.  They leave with hope; hope for opportunity, work, family and the American dream.  Along with their parents we taught them right from wrong.  They received the critical learning needed to step into this crazy world.  My wish is for abundant success for all the staff and students that shared their years here at Crookston Public Schools.  Enjoy, be safe and I hope to see all of you again soon.  

What are your hopes  for the summer and for the future?  What are you thankful for about Crookston Public Schools?