Welcome to our DCES Blog. The first book we are Reading together is: "The End of Molasses Classes" By: Ron Clark

"Teach children, to believe in themselves and don't destroy the dream."  I honestly believe that words hold great power.  I remember my 5th grade teacher above all others and I feel like the reason I do is directly related to the power of her words.  My school system was undergoing change and I had to leave all of my friends whom I grew up with and be bused to another school about a half hour away.  I was angry and scared and alone.  Mrs. Harrison changed everything through her words.  She began the first day of school by reading us a poem about dreams. (I wish I could remember the name of that poem) The important thing however; is that she told me to write down my dreams because she believed in me and believed that with hard work I could achieve anything I set out to accomplish.  She reminded my class of that fact throughout the year and she made me feel like I had a voice and my dreams mattered!   The words of a teacher are powerful!