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Heather Gauck, a special education teacher who has been with GRPS for more than two decades, has been making headlines as a recipient of the Michigan Educator Voice Fellowship 2014-15, and a participant in the "Teach to Lead" initiative begun by U.S. Secretary of...
Your swing a little rusty after the long winter? Golf Digest's top tips for improving your game include: Swing around your body.During your practice swings, swing your club an inch or so above the ground to allow for an arc, instead of an up and down motion. You'll...
It used to be part of the American Dream to get married and buy the perfect house with a white picket fence. But who says you have to be married to make that purchase? Speaking as a single, career-driven female, I purchased a condo last fall—and it was one of the best...
Most people do not know that postpartum depression is just one of the mental health issues pregnant and new moms can experience. As a group these are called Perinatal Mood Disorders (PMD), and they are the most common complication of pregnancy, affecting up to one in...
Color me optimistic, but I'm confident we are out of winter's trenches for good and ready to ditch layers for six months of sun-kissed bliss. Dust off your breezy blouses and shake out your sundresses, ladies! While men embrace the "sun's out, guns out" philosophy, we...
A gallery wall groups all of the things you find fascinating in one spot. It's the perfect creative outlet—a reflection of your personal style and taste. How do you create a gallery wall that works for you? While it's so appealing, let's talk execution. If you don't...
Ahhh ... Spring. It's finally here. The time of year we Michiganders appreciate more than most. We crack our windows and crank up the tunes at 55 degrees, smile more, and break out our flip-flops too soon. If you're like my friends and me, you also get the itch to...
No one wants their child to be teased, discriminated against, or predisposed to health complications later in life. Nor does anyone want to create unhealthy yo-yo dieting habits or body image issues. The statistics we hear on the news about the growing obesity...
Graduation parties, family reunions, weddings, birthdays ... The joyous occasions in life that bring us together are a blessing, but may also push our inner Martha Stewart to the edge. When deciding whether to host at home or use an event space, there are many factors...
Teresa Weatherall Neal's experience with Grand Rapids Public Schools goes all the way back to being a kindergarten student. In urban school districts, where the average superintendent stays on the job maybe three to five years, her institutional history and knowledge...