It has been an exciting journey for me to get to know all that makes up North Branch Area Public Schools. Joining the district in July, I have had the opportunity to see first hand how members of the district prepare all learners for success in school and in life. COVID-19 has been challenging, yet providing safe learning environments has given us the chance to model integrity and instill hope in our students, staff, families and communities. Even in this challenging time, we have been able to look to the future, and consider what it means to inspire our students to think big and take ownership of their future. We are designing a system to help them make it happen!