Valerie Westphal grew up loving school and knew in the third grade she wanted to teach. She’s taught elementary school for almost 20 years and now teaches fourth grade at Bryan County Elementary.
Since opening in 2006, Beyond the Baseline has offered free youth sports programs to all kids, no matter their financial background. But to many, its impact goes far beyond athletics.
Capturing elusive feelings in words and pictures is the central project, and the greatest challenge, of a children’s book. For young people led by their tender hearts, a book that understands those ...