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Staff Spotlight: Carol Nightingale-Poll has built a foundation for helping young learners succeed
by Amy Haggerty Years ago, upon meeting Carol Nightingale-Poll for the first time, she was easy to talk to and very knowledgeable about students who had learning difficulties. At that time, Nightingale-Poll had just accepted a teaching position in the district for the next fall. It’s hard to believe she has now been teaching special […]
In ‘Credible,’ Professor Deborah Tuerkheimer dismantles the credibility complex
by Shuyler Clark In the sixteen years since activist Tarana Burke introduced the phrase “Me Too” in the context of sexual assault, countless people have come forward with their own allegations of misconduct. Whether they are accusing family members, or moguls like Harvey Weinstein, these survivors have given rise to an international movement with widespread […]
Bridge to Wellness
May: Using Nutrition Facts Labels can help improve your health by Sophia Speroff, MPH, RD This brief overview of nutrition food labels may help you use the information more effectively and easily to make quick, informed food decisions for a healthy diet. What’s changed? Calories and fat: Larger print to make it easier to see. […]
The life memories of Clyde Whitaker, longtime Stockbridge coach
Husband, father, grandfather, amateur writer and photographer, coach by Clyde Whitaker Hello everyone. Wow, where do you start and what do you include when writing about your life story as a lifelong area resident? Well, for me life started at the Rowe Memorial Hospital on Center Street in Stockbridge. The hospital closed many years ago […]
Stephens Family celebrates five generations
The Stephens Family is proud to welcome Grayson James to their family. This wonderful addition makes 5 generations! The mother and her baby, Grayson, are healthy and the entire family is thrilled. Pictured left to right in the photo above are: George Stephens, great-grandfather; Ashley Walker, holding her baby, Grayson James Walker […]
Flat Stanleys from Stockbridge share their travel adventures with second graders
by Nichole Whitt With the help of the Flat Stanley project, second grade teachers at Smith Elementary in Stockbridge are making it fun for their students to learn about different people and places, while enhancing reading and writing skills. This project is based on the book “Flat Stanley,” written by Jeff Brown. The main character […]
Obituary: Beverly J. Coleman
Beverly J. Coleman, age 88, of Jackson, MI, passed away on April 9, 2022 at Trellis Gardens Assisted Living in Jackson, MI. Beverly was born on April 30, 1933 in Ann Arbor, MI, the daughter of Clarence and Esther (Gardner) Bissell. She had lived in the area for the past six years and had previously […]
Clyde’s Corner: ‘A True Stockbridge Treasure’ shares bits of history
by Clyde Whitaker It’s a safe bet that most everyone with ties to Stockbridge over the years knows Mary “Dorene” White. Born Nov. 11, 1922, Dorene will mark her 100th birthday this November. “A True Stockbridge Treasure,” she has been a voice and historian for Stockbridge all of her life as well as a member […]
‘This I Believe’
For the past several years, Stockbridge High School and the Stockbridge Friends of the Library have collaborated to offer an essay-writing contest in order to engage Stockbridge High School students in an exploration of the core beliefs that guide their daily lives. Held twice a year, the contest is based on NPR’s four-year-running and now […]