Wednesday Morning Begins Early in Preston

On Wednesday, March 12th Patty Schmidt, co-president of the Preston EA, hosted a before school social in her classroom to share conversation, home-made breakfast breads and juice. I discovered Patty Schmidt to be one terrific leader for the association as well as a leader in the classroom!

At least a dozen members dropped by to introduce themselves and enjoy conversation with colleagues before their instructional day began. Patty is pictured here with colleagues and JDC UniServ Director (on the right) Bob Brown.

Mrs. Schmidt demonstrates for the 11th and 12th grade students in her Agriculture class the dissection of a cow's heart. Students then worked with a partner on the cow's hearts donated by the local meat locker.

Traveling across town to the elementary building, I had the chance to read to Irene Entsminger’s 4th grade. Here (at left) is Mrs. Entsminger and her 4th grade homeroom.



We next visited long-time association activist and Preston EA co-president Lou Behrend’s 6th grade. I spoke with Mr. Behrend's (pictured at right) about my responsibilities as ISEA president as well as my involvement in making a personal selection in the presidential caucus process.

The final classroom visit in Preston was to the room of 5th grade teachers Tricia Legal and Stacy Bormann. I had the chance to visit with the class about community service and their schooling years ahead.

Thanks so much Preston EA for all you do as leaders on Team ISEA!