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I carried an article around with me in 1996 when JonBenet Patricia Ramsey was murdered the day after Christmas. My birthday is December 27, so to hear about such a heinous crime on a day that was supposed to be so joyful for me stuck to the hairs on the back of my neck like a yoke.
In our July 6, 2008 – July 19, 2008 edition our feature story was “ Local Woman Teaches Lessons of Dignity”. It was about Marilouise Smith-Mays , an educator and librarian . She owns Private All Ages Language School (PAALS), which assists those who need tutoring or reading assistance.
Studio: Sony Pictures (90 min.)
Plot: A misunderstood superhero turns to the help of a PR agent to improve his image.
Cast: Will Smith, Jason Bateman, Charlize Theron
Rating: PG-13
Bottom Line: **1/2
Celebrate Through Heartsongs
By Mattie J. T. Stephanek
ISBN: 0-7868-6945-3
Publisher: Hyperion Books
Available: Bookstores everywhere
Celebrate Through Heartsongs
By Mattie J. T. Stephanek
ISBN: 0-7868-6945-3
Publisher: Hyperion Books
Available: Bookstores everywhere
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In my three years in high school, I have found that there are a lot of things that need to be changed, but the ones I want to discuss is diversity and student motivation.
Reading is Fundamental: Tim Wong, who’s a former student of Marilouise Smith-Mays visited her recently. Mays specializes in teaching adults how to read or improve their reading skills. Photo by Quincy Allan Hodges