Category Archives: Leadership

A Portrait of Friendship

Posted on December 15, 2013 by nickcalfano

“ A good friend knows all your best stories, a best friend has lived them with you.” The novel, The Teammates, a New York Times bestseller written by David Halberstam, certainly lives up to its high praise. It is depicted … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Leadership, Sports | Tagged Bobby Doerr, Boston, Boston Red Sox, David Halberstam, Dom DiMaggio, Johnny Pesky, Ted Williams | Leave a comment

Welcome to Project Based Learning: What are your Strengths and Opportunities for Growth?

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Bill Sullivan

According to local legend and lore, a few houses on Ratley Road in West Suffield were stations on the Underground Railroad. Our PBL task will be to investigate this and try to document the trail in our town. We will … Continue reading →

Posted in 21st Century Learning, 21st Century Skills, American Studies, Connecticut River Valley History, Leadership, Project Based Learning, Slavery, Underground Railroad | 9 Comments

George Washington and Huckleberry Finn Actually Have Something in Common

Posted on November 15, 2013 by nickcalfano

The illustration of George Washington crossing the icy Delaware River will forever be a symbol of American strength, especially during a time of hardship. This nineteenth century painting, while known by most, is not often analyzed for its potential in … Continue reading →

Posted in American Literary Studies, American Studies, AP Mindset, Art, English III, Honors English III, Leadership, Nature | Tagged Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, George Washington, Great Britain, Huckleberry Finn, Jim, mark twain, Mississippi River, United States | Leave a comment

This I Believe

Posted on December 9, 2012 by lilyzhou930

This I Believe, edited by Jay Allison and Dan Gediman, contains the personal philosophies of remarkable men and women. The editors compiled eighty of the essays written by famous individuals, from Albert Einstein and Helen Keller to Bill Gates; the individuals … Continue reading →