One of the highest privileges I’ve had as a writer was to interview Bill and Gloria Gaither in February 2008. Indianapolis Monthly Magazine had assigned me a profile to write about the Gaithers and they had consented to have me interview them at their store, Gaither Family Resources, in Alexandria, IN. The dozens of... Continue Reading →
Terri Worden, dedicated teacher and tour guide
For 35 years Terri Worden has inspired students to succeed in athletics and academics. I applaud her for persevering through the decades of change that have occurred with students and education standards. ** You might say Terri Worden is a homebody. Except for fours years of living as a college student at the University of... Continue Reading →
Helen Blackledge–WWII survivor; esteemed Hoosier educator
Helen Blackledge, 103, of Fort Wayne has had some difficult times in her life— things that most of us will probably never have to endure. Yet, she has never given in to discouragement or the wonder of waking up each day. Helen Blackledge was born on August 24, 1907, in Allen County. She grew up... Continue Reading →
Bob Milton–Teaching with Dedication
My esteem for teachers has increased after working in a public middle school. Bob Milton is to be commended for his dedication to students. ** “If I were starting out today as a college freshman, I still would go into teaching because that’s who I am.” Bob Milton made this statement at the beginning of... Continue Reading →