We've never done it differently, and if we weren't at the same school it would be tough because we are involved with the students.

You get close to some of them, you get wedding invitations and, sadly, sometimes you go to funerals. They're part of your extended family.

For my child to just be in school makes a huge difference. My own child cannot be in a school with a traveling nurse.

It?s so difficult having a child who wants to be in school.

David's a great fit for our school district. He's been here and been a part of us. We're proud of what he brings to us. We interviewed applicants from throughout the state and several from out of state, and we feel that David was our best choice.

I am happy to have won it, knowing that it was a tough year. Last year, I knew all but one (word). This year, there were two words I didn't know.