This week has unfortunately been marked by another tragic act of violence with the shooting deaths in the Atlanta area of eight individuals, including seven women, six of whom were Asian or of Asian descent. As I reflect on this event and its effect on our community, especially on those who may be experiencing fear […]

The events that transpired in Washington, DC yesterday are sure to have elicited a range of emotions and responses among all of us.  As an educator, parent, and citizen, my responses included feelings of alarm and dismay and, in time, a sense of hope. I have visited the Capitol many times, most often as part […]

Fifty years! It seems like a long time, but, to me, it is like the blink of an eye. In 1967, I braved my first big snowy day wearing a sari, a light coat, and sandals. After changing buses, I finally arrived at Woodbury Friends School, where I was greeted by Mary Clare, the Head […]