Education Transistions
Falling between the excitement and wonder of the first day of Kindergarten and the triumph and anticipation of high school graduation, the transition from elementary to middle school is a major step in a child’s educational experience. While the benefits of a K – 8 school help ease the shift, there are additional steps parents can take to help their children make the move.
National Heritage Academies recommend visiting http://www.education.com/reference/article/Ref_Preparing_School_4/ for helpful hints on preparing your child for middle school. For more information on the benefits of a K-8 school or the transition to middle school, please contact National Heritage Academies at info@heritageacademies.com or 1-877-223-6402.
I’ve been a part of the WOOD TV8 team since 2005. As Special Projects Producer, I work side by side with Maranda making things happen behind the scenes. I coordinate Maranda’s Park Parties each summer and produce a variety of station broadcasts and events through out the year. I also serve as the producer of Maranda’s weekly half-hour show, Where You Live. I love the variety of my job and getting to be a part of the impact Maranda is making on kids in our community!
Outside of work, I've been married for seven years to my husband John and we have two beautiful daughters, Sophia and Stella. When I'm not busy trying to keep up with the kids, I spend "me time" reading fashion or celebrity magazines, sneaking in some good reality television, walking around Reeds Lake with girlfriends and exploring new restaurants with my hubby.
Inspirations for my blog come from my daily life as a busy working mom -- trying to juggle a full time job and be a full time mom to a spitfire five year old and a new baby.