Widening the gaze, helping out

Superintendent Ken Slentz thanked cafeteria workers during a meeting (and surprise breakfast) Friday morning in the District Office at Waterman School. He told them what a difference they can and do make in their daily interactions with students. He said the importance of person-to-person interactions cannot be overstated.
“We have kids in crisis and we all need to reach out,” Slentz said. “You never know how that quick hello might make a difference,” he said. “I’ve seen you.  You are good at it.” More than ever, “We all need to widen our gaze,” in order to spot and reach students who need help, he said.