Julie Carbonell and Susan Wise are independent college counselors. They raised their combined six children in the SRVUSD and have fantastic perspectives on the struggles that students in this area face. They're fantastic. Enjoy!
Peter Scarpelli is the Athletic Director at San Ramon Valley High School. He is an avid supporter of sport, a coach, and an enormous advocate for developing young people. It was fantastic to hear how he navigated the last couple years and how he hopes to navigate the future. Enjoy!
Tony Battilega is a teacher and San Ramon Valley HS head baseball coach. He has been an avid baseball fan, player, and coach for over four decades. His insights into the game, its benefits, and leading young men were tremendous. I thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated my time with him. Enjoy!
Why not give up on structure when you already exist with almost none of it, anyway?
We may never get it back, but I'm hoping I can hold onto a piece of it.
Everyday has an inherent loss, and inherent cost, but some activities cost more than the time in the day.
Why is it we think that digital sticks are any different than real life sticks?
I certainly don't advise believing you're still 14, but if that's what you think of other people, you better think it of yourself, too.
It's called a foundation for reason. If it's only there sometimes, you're done for.
It's an easy thing to do, but you might as well signal the beginning of the end.
