A word from … Nicole Funk
On a recent Saturday afternoon, I sat down in a coffee shop with a pile of papers that should have been graded much sooner and a growing list of “to-dos” for the upcoming week. Once...
A word from … Lance Ferrin
Lance is a member of the FRCS Board. This week, I had the opportunity to have breakfast with the seniors and the FRCS school board. Although I didn’t get a chance to talk to everyone,...
A word from … Brian Gehr
Our Jr/Sr High chapel last week was dedicated to preparing for retreats. An annual rhythm for our secondary school students, retreats break the school routine that has only just begun. As I stood before the...
A word from … Aubren Self
My husband and I have talked about replacing the table in our home, but I cannot help that I feel attached to our old special piece of IKEA furniture. It’s a reminder of all the...
A word from … Eli Spector
When I was in fourth grade, we had a class pet. I cannot even remember what the thing was. Maybe it was a gerbil. Or a ferret. It was certainly some kind of rodent-like species....
A word from … Jill Hart
Warm… authentic… supportive… family… These are words that FRCS staff members use to describe the unique work community we experience every day. This beautiful community is a natural outflow of the quality of people who...
A word from … Jeremy Wall
TRUST As an aspiring rock climber, I am always coping with the idea of trust. Everything about rock climbing embodies trust. I have to trust the gear I’m using — Is my rope strong enough?...
A word from … Sierra Downs
Though often filled with travel, play, and the occasional day on campus prepping for the coming year, the months of June and July for educators are a welcome season of rest. As I’ve had time...
A word from … Eric Osberg
I claim that I really don’t like reading, but the truth is that I really enjoy reading books on sports, leadership, and spiritual development. They just suck me in, and I usually highlight them all...
A word from … Jerry Nixon
Hi. My name is Jerry Nixon, and I serve on your FRCS Board of Directors. Last month, your faculty leaders, along with David Cooper, went away for their annual review of Early Childhood Education, Elementary...