One of the many challenges we have in public education is complacency. I truly believe that most teachers enter the profession for the right reasons. They want to make a difference, they want to impact the lives of children, and they want to shape our society’s future. This has been proven over and over again […]
For the last five years I have been serving on our local school board. The time I have spent in this position has expanded my views on leadership. Over the years literally every person I have seen elected struggled with the same issue. That struggle is the need to govern instead of direct. As adults, […]
Congratulations to all the staff in our schools–the 2011-2012 school year is successfully under way. It has been exciting to see the enthusiasm and commitment in all of our buildings. This will be a good year! To keep us moving in the right direction will take everyone’s effort and support. The students need to buy […]
Affton is first and foremost a community. While many communities throughout Saint Louis find their identity through defined city governments, Affton is defined by its people. Affton has only been incorporated for a short time in its history yet it lingers in the minds of this region as a distinct, thriving community. Why?The reputation we […]
“You can’t say your dog ate your laptop.” By: Kate Miller Staff Writer About five weeks into the school year, students at Christian Brothers College (CBC) High School are getting comfortable at their new digs in Town and Country. The new $45 million CBC sits on a 25-acre campus at 1850 De La Salle Drive. […]
by Kathie Sutin Some projects are work of art. Others are works of love. The new Christian Brothers College High School on Highway 40 in Town and Country is both. The stunning 250,000-square-foot building is replete with many head-turning features including: * Twin turrets and a stone archway in a gothic entry, * A spacious […]