Something to celebrate

Something to celebrate

At the beginning of our Founders’ Day celebration a couple of weeks ago, I asked the youngest children among us to help us count to…

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Bonding — the SAS way

Bonding — the SAS way

In late August, I was privileged to speak with SAS students who are also athletes from both of our campuses. The athletic directors, coaches, and…

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Beginning the year with a sigh

Beginning the year with a sigh

An energetic student, a 7th grader I found out later, gasped a bit as she passed the new climbing wall on the Pudong campus. “Can…

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What Did You Learn in School Today?

What Did You Learn in School Today?

In years gone by, every night when my children came home from school, I — like many other parents and grandparents — would query them…

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True Colors: Sizing Up the Whole Child

True Colors: Sizing Up the Whole Child

I’m from a rural part of the U.S., a part of the world where stories are told that seem simple at first, but often contain…

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Who Is My Neighbor?

Who Is My Neighbor?

Among the many things SAS does to enhance the education of its students is to maintain an active calendar of outside speakers who bring to…

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Thinking Together about Tomorrow

Thinking Together about Tomorrow

As your Superintendent, I am often called on to represent SAS to the outside world.

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Our Community’s Voice

Our Community’s Voice

As your Superintendent, I’m regularly called on to represent you as I perform a variety of official duties. This is an honor for me and…

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The EAGLES from Section 524

The EAGLES from Section 524

On March 9, Mona and I attended the Eagles concert at the Mercedes-Benz Arena on the World Expo grounds.

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Silent Partners

Silent Partners

For a school like SAS that competes to attract the best students and teachers, our facilities are a drawing card. But if you’re like me—though…

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